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The Waterford Museum proudly presents the

10th Annual Concert Under the Stars and Irish Festival


August 13, 2011 - 3pm to 9pm at the Waterford waterfront



This is a FREE Family Event

Schedule of Events

1:30 pm Irish Themed Canal Tour - Walk the old towpath with local author Russ Vandervoort and hear stories from the old canal days.  Meet at Lock 2 park.  Pre-registration is requested by not required.  RSVP at 238-0809 or via email.
3:00 pm Opening Ceremonies at Waterford Harbor Visitor Center - immediately following ceremonies there will be a concert by the Scotia Glenville Pipe Band
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm"The Boys of Wexford" playing Irish folk music
7:00 pm - 9:00 pmConcert Under the Stars featuring the "Hair of the Dog" live on the Tug Grand Erie
All Day - join us for restaurant vendors, Irish themed merchants, Irish themed heritage groups, family activities and more


3pm - 9pm:  Microbrewery Beer Tasting aboard the historic railroad barge "Pennsylvania Railroad 399" featuring the beers of Brown's Brewery of Troy.  The tasting will cost $20, which will include a free glass.  All proceeds go toward the Museum


IF RAIN, the festival and concert will be held at the Waterford Halfmoon School at 125 Middletown Road, Waterford


Special thank you to our major sponsors - New York State Marine Highway, Momentive Performance Materials, the Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford.