The second annual Fort Collins Irish Festival, in Civic Center Park in historic downtown Fort Collins, ends today. There are three stages with musical performers, historical/cultural dancers, workshops and more. Performers, including bands from Ireland, hit the stages at 10 a.m. Headliners the Young Dubliners will perform at 7 p.m. on the main stage, followed by the Elders at 9 p.m. Pyrotechnics are included at the 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $10; children ages 12 and under are admitted free. fortcollinsirishfestival.org or e-mail info@fortcollins
Music Alliance concerts.
The Colorado Music Alliance’s Summer Music Festivals include the Colorado College Summer Music Festival through June 29, featuring five Festival Artist Concerts, three Festival Orchestra Concerts, and myriad free chamber and outreach concerts performed by students.
Strawberry Days ending.
Today is the final day of the 2009 Strawberry Days Carnival in the Glenwood Springs Mall parking lot. Unlimited ride passes can be purchased at the carnival for $25. Individual tickets will be sold for $1 each. Carnival Parking is very limited; participants are encouraged to use the free Ride Glenwood buses, which pick up at various locations and drop off at the Glenwood Springs Mall. 970-945-6589
Compiled by Andrea Labak and Dane Strom
