“Join the craic,” meaning good times, fun and friendship, from September 14-16. Irish and Celtic poets, musicians and dancers will perform across the weekend at Lovat Chapel, Soldiers Memorial Hall, Trader & Co, Yazzbar, Thyme to Taste and all the hotels.

There will also be Celtic markets (Banjo Paterson Park, 10am-4pm, Sunday September 16), dancing and music workshops.

Special guest Geraldine Brosnan is travelling from Ireland with her husband Neil for the event and will be playing flute, whistle and concertina and teaching the Junior Fleadh. Young students will learn traditional music and dance and perform at Lovat Chapel on Sunday evening.

Early bird tickets are $85 and give wristband entry to all of the events and activities across the weekend. There are also individual tickets for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday and All Stars Community Concert at the Memorial Hall on Saturday night.

Find out more at irishcelticmusicfestival.weebly.com

What else is on

Find out what else is happening in Yass Valley this August and September.

Murrumbateman Village Markets, on this Saturday, August 25, 9am-1pm. Head to Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds to purchase all your local produce.

St Augustine’s 180th Parish Celebrations take place this weekend. There will be a parish dinner on Friday, a music concert on Saturday and a con-celebrated mass on Sunday. Where & when: St Augustine’s, Yass, August 24-26. Contact: yass@catholic.org.au

RuOk? Day Trivia Night Fundraiser, an event run as part of Project Reshape to raise money for RuOk? Day and The Rotaract Club of Yass. Attendees should wear something yellow. Where & when: Yass Soldiers Club, Saturday 1 September, 6.30pm onwards. Cost: $30. Book tickets on Event Brite.

Binalong Spring Art Show is an opportunity to support local and regional artists and bring major arts events to the community. Where & when: Mechanics Institute, Binalong, September 14-16. Cost: $35 – opening night cocktail party, free – Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.binalongartsgroup.org.au

Sculpture in the Paddock is back, bigger and better in 2018. Now in its sixth year, the event will bring art, entertainment, wine and food to its new location. Where & when: Shaw Vineyard Estate, Murrumbateman, September 22-October 7. Info: www.sculptureinthepaddock.com.au