Irish Market

Applications for space in the Market and for Art At The Park are now available:
Art At The Ballpark (PDF) / More Details (PDF)
Market Vendor Application (PDF)

The Great Lakes Irish Music Festival is back and better than ever! The event is Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, Michigan. The venue is home to the West Michigan Whitecaps, that has also hosted multiple other events including concerts, basketball tournaments and car shows. We think the Festival will be a perfect fit.

Fear n'Ti & Me Irish Productions & the West Michigan Whitecaps are producing the Great Lakes Irish Music Festival. Our festival was the original Irish Music Festival in West Michigan and is known as one of the best Irish Music Festivals in the country. We are excited to continue the tradition of excellence while sharing all the wonders of Ireland with West Michigan and the surrounding areas.

This year's festival has continuous performances on stage featuring internationally renowned performers direct from Ireland, throughout the United States and Midwest. From Irish Ballads, great traditional music and song, Celtic Rock, to fantastic Irish Dancers, we have it all. You will find an ongoing traditional session (musicians, bring your instruments), specialized children's area, Irish food and drink.

If you're interested in becoming a vendor please download the application and rules.

Food
Unfortunately you cannot bring in your own food but don't worry we are going to have a wide range of food available. We are mixing two food traditions at the festival - Irish & Baseball.

GOURMET IRISH MENU This is some of the food on the menu from 2009.  We'll have several of these items back and a few new ones.

New items for 2010
 - Salmon Croquette Sandwich - Cracker and potoato chip breaded Alaskan Salmon topped Dilly Slaw.
 - Potato Boxty's - Traditional mini Irish Potato Pancakes served with Lemon Dill Aioli.
   "Boxty on the griddle,
    Boxty in the pan, 
    If you can't make Boxty, 
    You'll never get a man."
 - Stawberry Funnel Fries - Fresh Strawberry Rhubarb Compote placed on fried Funnel Fries.
 - Irish Oatmeal Cookies & Ice Cream - Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream topped with an Irish Oatmeal Cookie and St. Brendan's Chocolate Sauce.

Returing by popular demand....
 - Irish Bangers with Colcannon - Traditional Irish Sausage on a bed of fresh Mashed Potatoes with Scallions and Butter.
 - Guinness Pot Roast Sandwich - Tender shredded Chuck Roast simmered in Guinness and served on a sour dough roll.
 - Corned Beef and Swiss on Rye - Thin slices of Corned Beef teamed with Swiss Cheese on a fresh Deli Swirl Rye Bread.
 - Beer Cheese and Soft Pretzel - Guinness Beer Cheese Fondue served with a Soft Pretzel.
 - Irish Nachos - Golden brown Waffle Cut fries topped with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon Scallions & Guinness Stewed Brisket.