The annual Touch of the Irish festival will be held Saturday, March 7 from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Ave Maria Town Center. The event is free and open to all, and features an outdoor concert by Irish band West of Galway and entertainment by Tir Na Nog Academy of Irish Dance, Kellyn Celtic Arts and Donahue Academy Chorus & Dance Group. The event will also feature Irish food and beer, a car show by West Coast Muscle Car Club, rock climbing wall, and inflatable obstacle course for kids. Guests are encourages to bring lawn chairs and blankets, no outside coolers allowed.

The Rhodora J. Donahue Academy will also be hosting activities during the Touch of the Irish festival including a bake sale, raffle, and Chalk Art Contest. Everyone is invited to sign up to participate in the Chalk Art Contest with prizes awarded in several categories including age 6 and under, ages 7-12, ages 13-18, and adult/family. For more information and to register for the Chalk Art Competition please call 239-280-2450 or email mary.stuller@avemaria.edu . Registration deadline is March 4th at 12:00pm.