DAYTON — UPDATE @ 7:20 p.m.: Crowds are turning out as night one this year’s edition of the Dayton Celtic Festival is well underway at RiverScape MetroPark.
Temperatures are in the 80s, so the dangerous weather that was anticipated is not so much of a worry.
“I don’t mind this heat or anything, I love this,” Kevin Walker told News Center 7′s Brandon Lewis. “I don’t care if it’s 100 degree, I’m going to be out here -- but not too long!”
Bessie’s Noodles has been a longtime vendor at The Dayton Celtic Festival, which begins today at 5:30 p.m. and continues all weekend at RiverScape MetroPark.
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It’s usually hot for the annual festival, which is normally held at the end of July. This year’s steamy climate means vendors and festivalgoers will still have to take special pains to beat the heat and humidity.
“It’s a tough one this weekend,” Matt Easterling, owner of Bessie’s Noodles told News Center 7. “Just plenty of fluids. I drink a lot of water, a lot of Gatorade, got to stay away from the beer if I can, and just work in shifts” (making noodles).
Night one of the festival ends at 11 p.m. and will continue Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m., then Sunday from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m.
There will be live music, Irish dancing, traditional Irish food, and workshops.
Admission is free. For more information, visit this website.
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