Bayshore Irish Festival set for Aug. 2

KEANSBURG — The Borough Council will present its inaugural Bayshore Irish Festival from noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the waterfront in Keansburg.

The free, family-oriented event will celebrate the rich Irish heritage of the Bayshore communities and feature activities, entertainment and food, clothing and craft vendors.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers are not permitted.

Music will be provided by traditional Irish musicians and bands, including Celtic Connection from Philadelphia and the Narrowbacks from New York.

Traditional Irish step dancing will be presented by the acclaimed Shea-Jennings School of Irish Dance.

A beer garden will be available, with proceeds from beer sales benefiting the Borough of Keansburg emergency services departments.

For more information about the festival or to participate as a vendor, email [email protected].