It's a Wrap!

It's over for another year. The musicians are back home or on to their next gig; vendors back on the road; the tents and stages are down; the decorations back in their box and finally the staff and volunteers are getting some rest.

Bottom line was a very successful festival. Numbers were up considerably, and early estimates are that about 62,000 people attended the event over the course of the weekend.

NTIF - The Movie

Watch a short movie clip of NTIF 2008 on this website. Remember to turn up the volume on your computer to get the full enjoyment of the movie.

Photos Available

Want to see photos of the 2009 event? One of our volunteer photographers has posted a number of them, and also prior years, on his Open Window site. Go take a look. While you're there look at all the other photos available. If you want a copy, please contact JD directly.

Important Dates

NTIF 2010 will be held on the weekend of March 5th through 7th. The theme for this festival will be based on the Celtic traditions found on the eastern seaboard of Canada, and especially the Acadian culture.

Vendors should start to apply in October 2009

Local and regional musicians should submit a demo CD, press kit and application starting on April 1st, 2009. Last date for submission will be around September 15th 2009. Address for mailing can be found on the Contacts page.

The Irish Rovers at the Meyerson

Continue you St. Patrick’s Month festivities as the Dallas Symphony proudly presents the Irish Rovers, who are celebrating their 40th year as entertainers, on March 11. The Irish Rovers will bring the heart of Ireland to the Meyerson stage just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Their charming Irish folk music including Wasn’t that a Party and their signature song, The Unicorn, are sure to entertain young and old alike. The Irish Rovers have the timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer that will soon have Dallas-ites singing and clapping along. 8:00 p.m. start time.

SCMA and North Texas Irish Festival supporters receive a $5/ticket discount. Just mention or use promotional code: NTIF. You can also register to win tickets in a drawing at the SCMA Membership booth.

Frank Delaney

World famous author and broadcaster Frank Delaney will read excerpts from his new book, Shannon in the Quiet Man Pub on Friday, March 6th at 7:00pm. A book signing will follow. UPDATE - We have obtained a small number of books that will be offered for sale. More...

Performer Schedule Released

After much juggling and a few last minute changes to flight schedules we are finally able to release this years performer schedule for all stages. Check the Performer Pages for more details.

Visit King Tut and Get a Bonus

As an NTIF visitors you will get a bonus of a free Audio Tour ($7 value) when you visit the exhibition "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" at the Dallas Museum of Art. Just present your NTIF ticket stub at the DMA admissions counter for free Audio Tour. The exhibition runs through May 17, 2009.

Ride DART to NTIF

Save on gas, save on parking and long walks across Fair Park. Take DART rail or bus to NTIF and save on admission. More...

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