An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival

Aug 12 - Aug 14

LT Pick Free

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.
This year’s entertainment roster includes The Prodigals, Ken O’Malley and The Twilight Lords, Mick McAuley, Rory Makem and Donal Clancy, and the Irish Music Masters, featuring John Doyle, Seamus Egan, John Williams, and Cathie Ryan. Local favorites Dublin Gulch add a Montana-Celtic flavor to the mix.
The annual celebration also features Montana and Irish authors, art, crafts, food, and children's activities.
Butte Brewing hosts lectures from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday while the Butte Archives hosts talks and workshops 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. Workshops in Irish songwriting workshop and language are on tap Saturday.

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