Irish family festival

The Ardan Academy of Irish Dance performed on Sunday, March 17, 2013, at a family-friendly Irish festival sponsored by Hibernians at the Knights of Columbus hall that included Irish food, refreshments, vendors, music, and dancing. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Luke Morelock, 8, center right, watches dancers fellow members of the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance from left: Reagan McLaughlin,... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Robert Hosey performs on the bag pipes. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kay Woodwall, who is in town from Florida to visit her son, pauses for a moment from taking pictures to ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jen Fording, with the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance, performs and Irish broom dance. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jessica Yonley and her baby Audrey, 20 months, enjoy the entertainment. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mary Pierce applauds the entertainment at the Knights of Columbus hall. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Eileen Durham minds the beer taps. "This hat is about 50 years old. My dad brought it back from Notre Dame," Durham said. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A bowl with a smiling Irishman was available for auction. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT