June 13, 2005� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� P.O.
Box 92
����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� McSherrystown, PA 17344
����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� http://www.adamscountyirishfestival.com
����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� CONTACT:� Patrick Bowling
����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� (717) 337-5999
����������������������� ����������������������� ����������� ����������� [email protected]
����������� GETTYSBURG:� Volunteers are now being enlisted to help at
the Adams County Irish Festival on Saturday July 16 at the Gettysburg Moose
Park.� With a full day of Irish music,
dancers, food and much more, the festival offers wholesome family fun and
primarily benefits a children�s charity in the north of Ireland.� Now in its sixth year, the festival
continues to grow at the hands of a small but dedicated grass roots group of
organizers who rely on volunteer workers as the festival staff.� Volunteers are needed to staff the information
booth; collect admission; help with parking and traffic control; and
set-up/clean-up.
In exchange for a two-hour minimum work
shift, volunteers will receive free admission to the festival along with a
T-shirt.� Anyone at least 16 years or
older who is interested in participating in the county�s only event dedicated
to the promotion of Irish culture and heritage can apply on-line at www.adamscountyirishfestival.com
or by calling 717-624-4672.
����������� This year�s festival features a
musical act direct from Ireland, the legendary Wolfe Tones� Derek Warfield and
his Sons of Erin band plus Barleyjuice, a kilt-clad, high energy band from the
Philadelphia area along with the popular local group Irishtown Road and other
regional performers.� Living history
exhibits, music workshops and plenty of Irish merchandise will also be
available.� The festival is once again partnering with Gettysburg Moose
Lodge 1526 to fund a pair of Irish teens to visit the U.S. through the
Children�s Friendship Project for Northern Ireland.
Additionally, festival sponsorship
packages for businesses or individuals are still available.� The Adams County Irish Festival is an
all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and any donations by
individuals or businesses are tax-deductible.�
Anyone interested in a sponsorship can visit the above website or call
717-337-5999.
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