An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival

founded by the Montana Gaelic Cultural Society to promote and preserve Gaelic culture through language, music and dance, this festival brings Ireland to the Mining City. Music begins at noon Friday and Saturday, and features The Elders Farewell Tour, Rory Makem and Donel Clancy, Girsa, Dublin Gulch, the Tiernan Irish Dancers, and Brendan O’Shea. The annual celebration also features Montana and Irish authors, art, crafts, food, and children's activities.