Music floats on the air as the last beams of the setting sun strike the jewelry in the Irish Store and set it twinkling. There is magic at the Michigan Irish Music Festival. A wonderful way to bring that magic home with you is by visiting the Irish Market and the Irish Store. Every year a dedicated group of people come together to help us build our amazing festival.
You may not know their names, but they know you. They know how you MUST get your yearly treats, or that it is time for a new hat or kilt. They enjoy seeing you laugh at the T-shirts and plaques with witty Irish sayings, meeting your new sweetheart as you pick out a ring, and dreaming with you of future trips as you admire the beautiful photographs of Ireland. Our Market Vendors are there every year, just waiting to help you find that perfect memento that will help make the rest of your year that much brighter.
Because they are unable to be here in , we are bringing them to you. Below is the list of our valued vendors and links to their online stores. Village Baker www. When a friend you have known since kindergarten asks you for a favor, you do your best to oblige.
When my friend Chris Zahrt, who was my schoolmate, teammate and even roommate in college, asked me to help with a new addition to the Michigan Irish Music Festival, I jumped in head-first. After all, the favor involved dogs, my favorite subject.
My response: Woof! I was certain the Glen of Imaal terrier would elude me, since it is a pretty rare breed in the United States. Working out logistics also was a challenge β¦ we wanted to make sure each dog and owner had enough space to feel comfortable, yet leave enough room for MIMF patrons to meet and pet the breeds and talk to the breed owners.
