5th Annual Rock the Gates Summer Fleadh

Rock the Gates Summer Fleadh makes a case for spending a summer afternoon with Irish music, food and a cold drink instead of another predictable weekend outing. The annual celebration brings live traditional Irish music into the mix with the broader festival feel of a fleadh, creating a setting that is as much about gathering as it is about the performances. Five years in, the event has become a chance to reconnect with the local Irish community while giving newcomers an easy entry point into the scene. The music is the main reason to go, but the combination of food, drinks and a full afternoon of programming gives you plenty of reasons to stick around. If you know your jigs from your reels, you will have plenty to enjoy. If you do not, this is still a welcoming way to spend a summer day surrounded by live music and good company.