Dear BIHF Friends,
As you gear up for Christmas, we are also gearing up for the 32nd Burlington Irish Heritage Festival!
Our March 2026 theme is “Irish Eyes,” sparkling with a whole kaleidoscope of planned events. New themed ideas range from an art contest to a history talk, ‘Irish Eyes on Independence.’ Our ‘highlight’ event, presented by MS Projects with Hotel Vermont, brings together Laurel Martin, ‘one of the most respected American-born Irish musicians of the past couple of decades’ (Boston Irish Reporter) with her protégé: fiddler, step dancer and singer Fern Tamagini O’Donnell. Planned for return are the always popular Irish Language Lesson, Genealogy Workshop, Irish History, ‘Slow’ Session for aspiring musicians, Irish Pub Singing, Children’s Crafts and ‘Instrument petting Zoo’ – all bookended by our kickoff Community Ceili in Richmond and our grand finale, the Festival Ceili at City Hall.
It’s because of you that we can give our community the joy of Irish music, language, art and culture, free from the stereotypes so often associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Would you consider supporting us?
(a) by check, using this form, or
(b) by PayPal (below)
Our mailed thank-you letter will serve as a receipt and confirm the tax-deductible status of your contribution.
Finally, please remember: Our planning committee always needs new ideas and energy! If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Peter Keating: peterkeating51@gmail.com.
With warm holiday wishes for you and yours,
Elizabeth O’Dowd, BIHF Secretary
THANK YOU!
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*Burlington Irish Heritage Festival is an IRS registered 501(c)3 – your gift may be tax-deductible.
Thank you for your support!
