4th Annual Rock the Gates Summer Fleadh

Back for our 4th year with an impressive line-up of sound and entertainment, our family-friendly music festival has something for everyone! Join us for a special 50th Anniversary edition of this popular festival which comes the day after our Golden Gala.

Headlining our festival: L.A.VATION—acclaimed U2 Tribute band, making their 3rd appearance at the UICC.

Join us on Saturday, August 23 from 12-10 pm at the Irish Center for fun for the whole family! Featuring multiple stages (Wawona Gates, St. Patrick’s Room, and the Emerald Pub), this festival will showcase a variety of bands from tribute bands, Irish favorites, and also feature Irish Dancing from some of our local dance schools. Face painting and bounce house for kids during the afternoon hours, Irish Shoppe and other vendors, Wawona Gates—and more!

The rest of the entertainment line-up will be announced soon!

Highlights Include:

• 4 stages
• Kid-friendly activities including face-painting and bounce house
• Community Art and UICC History Exhibition
• Keepers of the Steps Pop-Up Display—SF Irish Dance History Artifacts
• Dowling Library—Book Cart; Children’s Storytime; Irish Artifacts
• The Irish Center’s own Irish Shoppe with tasty treats from Ireland—new shipment of Taytos, Barry’s Tea, Cadbury’s chocolates, and more!
• Vendors announced soon!
• Food/drink concessions including fresh Shepherd's pies and a Taco Truck

LA VATION

Imagine a Rock and Roll Tribute show, so realistic, it will overwhelm your senses of sight and sound. L.A.vation is that band, and U2 its inspiration!

Based in Los Angeles, California, the entertainment capital of the world, L.A.vation derives its name from the hit song "Elevation", the third single released from U2's 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind.

L.A.vation has faithfully crafted an amazingly accurate show, incorporating memorable stage elements from past U2 concerts with "spot-on" musical execution, all the while emphasizing the pride and passion of the four lads from Dublin.

L.A.vation has performed in Europe (England, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Iceland, Kosovo), the Middle East & Asia (Dubai-UAE, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Lebanon), Africa (Egypt), the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, St. Croix, Grenada, St. Lucia, Bahamas), North- & Central America (USA, Canada, Bermuda, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador), and South America (Colombia), with many more international shows coming up.

Host or Publisher United Irish Cultural Center