Topeka's Original IrishFest

Topeka IrishFest is excited to announce, Carswell and Hope, will be returning to the Evergy Plaza stage at 1230pm on March 16th!

From Lawrence, KS with a taste of Ireland, Carswell & Hope bring vintage rock sounds and sensibilities together with big harmonies, carefully crafted textures and inventive songwriting, to create a sound and experience all of their own.

Carswell & Hope were formed in 2012 when Irishman Nick Carswell arrived in Lawrence, Kansas with guitar in hand, ready to bring his unique voice and inventive songwriting to the US Midwest. He soon found Jason Slote (drums), Austin Quick (bass/keys) and Jordan Tucker (guitar), and the sound immediately began to form the cohesive yet difficult to define space that Carswell & Hope inhabits. The band has been compared to Elvis Costello, Radiohead, Fleet Foxes, Local Natives and ELO.

Make sure to join us on the plaza, March 16th, for Topeka IrishFest. We will start off our day of fun with the IrishFest5k! Followed by a day of filled with yard games, a beer garden, whiskey tasting, Irish and American cuisine, parade, live music, vendors and so much more! We can’t wait to see everyone on the plaza! Get green!

Topeka we look forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with you again this year at Evergy Plaza. Mark your calendar to join us, March 16th for Topeka IrishFest and IrishFest 5k. In the following weeks we will release more information regarding the event, including, the menu, live music schedule, vendors, beer garden and much more.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Join us for the 10th Annual 1/2 Way to St. Patty’s Day Golf Tournament! The leprechauns will take over GreatLIFE – Shawnee Country Club, Thursday, Sept. 21st for a day of fun, laughter, and supporting local Topeka students education! Click the Golf Tournament link above for more information.