Stand Up Stick Up @ The Vault
2025-08-28 19:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Steven Foley Media Productions: Stand Up Stick Up – Comedy @ The Vault Theatre is a monthly standup comedy show in a former historic bank, now The Neal Rantoul Vault Blackbox Theatre, inside the storied LynnArts building.
Every fourth Thursday, we bring a lineup of New England’s freshest local talent and the best national headliners to Lynn for a night of hilarious standup comedy in an intimate, unique setting. Finally, something fun to do in Lynn! Check out the website below to see more upcoming shows, join our mailing list for exclusive promotions, and learn more about the show!
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to enjoy a night of laughter, fun, and live performance in f*cking Lynn! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8!

Please click here for more info & tickets
Proceeds benefit the Lynn Music Foundation.
Presented by the Lynn Music Foundation and Steven Foley Media Productions.

NOVEMBER LINEUP:
Please note special date due to Thanksgiving: 3rd Thursday of the month, November 20th

Laugh for a good cause as we help raise fund for the Lynn Youth Rams Football & Cheer teams!
Musical guest – Four
Host – Jamie Aird
Headliner – Tori Piskin
Guest Comics -Kadeem / Jason Fishman / Connor Doherty / Lionel Harris

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If the previous month’s flier is above that means we haven’t been sent updated information. If you have any questions about this event please contact the LMF via email by clicking here.

2025 St. George Greek Festival
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31 | St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 South Common Street, Lynn, 01902, United States
From Saint George Greek Orthodox Church: Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 S Common St. in Lynn will be hosting New England’s Premier Greek Festival
Labor Day Weekend, 8/29, 8/30, 8/31
Featuring Homemade Greek Cuisine and pastries, a Greek Café and marketplace, live Greek dancing under the stars and a kids area with games

2025 Final Fridays
2025-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Frederick Douglas Park, Corner of Union and Exchange streets, Lynn, MA, United States
Final Fridays is an ongoing programming initiative by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center dedicated to empowering the next generation of artists and creatives. Through music, art, fashion, and dance, we invite young visionaries to step into their power, build community, and celebrate their artistry. Join us all summer as we amplify the voices shaping tomorrow’s creative landscape!
Read more about Final Fridays by clicking here

Come vibe with LMAC each last Friday of the month, May through September, and enjoy live performances, music, art activities, and networking with local artisans and creatives. ENTRY, FOOD, AND REFRESHMENTS ARE FREE!

LOCATION: Frederick Douglass Park in Lynn. In case of rain, events will be moved inside the Lynn Museum @ 590 Washington St. in Lynn

EVENT SCHEDULE

The Final Fridays 2025 Program will take place from 6 PM to 9 PM on:

SPOKEN SOUL: May 30, 2025

To celebrate performance art, Spoken Soul will marinade you with sultry R&B and spoken word performances, alongside art activities, vendors, and a short open mic section!‘ Click here for more information

FASHION WEEK: June 27, 2025

Picking up the momentum, Fashion Week will host an outdoor fashion show spotlighting local designers and their creations with an interactive runway experience, alongside vendors, and a special guest performance! Click here for more information

GRAFFITI GET DOWN: July 25, 2025

Next, Graffiti Get Down will showcase a Live Art Battle featuring graffiti and street artists, vendors, a live interactive moving gallery experience, and Hip-Hop performances. Click here for more information

RHYTHM ROYALE: August 29, 2025

To close out the series, Rhythm Royale in collaboration with The Flavor Continues, will host a live dance battle with only one finalist taking home $500, as well as vendors and special guest dance performances. This final Final Friday will be special in that it will also serve as a backpack giveaway, and the launch of an art library! Click here for more information

Interested in applying for artist alley? Fill out the vendor application here: https://forms.gle/zv4HEWPiNfA4WPz19. Interested in volunteering? Fill out the call for volunteers here: https://forms.gle/VcLb4FS4dWhkSjRy8

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About Lynn Museum & Arts Center

Located in the heart of the Downtown Lynn Cultural District, the Lynn Historical Society was founded in 1897 to collect, preserve, and illuminate the city’s remarkable history. We have since evolved into a vibrant cultural campus, including our Museum at 590 Washington Street and Studios at 25 Exchange Street.

The Lynn Museum & Arts Center offers changing exhibitions and innovative youth and adult programs that engage and enrich Lynn’s diverse community. We also provide affordable studio space for artists, musicians, cultural organizations, and creative entrepreneurs. We encourage active participation in exploring the city’s past while shaping a shared vision for its future.

We invite you to visit and join us in preserving and celebrating Lynn’s history, art, and community!

The above press release was submitted to us by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.

2025 World Music Concert Series: Walid Zairi & Talween
2025-08-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Access Culture: We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary musical event that will transport you across cultures and rhythms!
Experience the exhilarating global fusion of Walid Zairi & Talween, a masterful trio led by Tunisian oud virtuoso and composer Walid Zairi. Talween (Arabic for “coloring”) brings together vibrant World Jazz, Arabic classical music, African rhythms, and contemporary improvisation.
FREE! No RSVP required, but you may RSVP by clicking here
Rain date: August 31
✨ Featuring:
🎼 Walid Zairi – Oud & Composer
🎹 Ken Hiatt – Accordion: Balkan, Brazilian, and Jazz influences
🥁 Fabio Pirozzolo – Percussion & Drums: A maestro of global rhythms
Expect mesmerizing melodies, high-energy improvisations, and breathtaking original compositions—a sonic journey where the ancient soul of the oud meets modern jazz and Afro-fusion energy.
What to Bring: Water, a picnic, and your love for diverse musical artistry! Enjoy a celebration of culture and community under the open sky.
🚗 Easy Public Transportation Access | Free Parking Nearby
✨ Stay Connected: RSVP if you’d like to join our mailing list for updates on future events and Access Culture News.
This Concert is funded in part by a grant from the Lynn Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-09-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Join the Monday Night Drawing Group at the Galleries at LynnArts, hosted by Annette Sykes of Paint by the Ocean. This weekly session offers artists of all levels the opportunity to draw from a live, clothed or unclothed model in a relaxed, supportive environment. Bring your own art supplies and enjoy an evening of creative exploration.​

These drawing groups will meet every Monday from 6-9pm at GALA. Fees are $18 for GALA Members, $20 for Non-Members, & $18 for Students. No instruction is provided; this is a self-guided session ideal for practicing figure drawing in a community setting.​
For more information visit the GALA website, follow @paintbytheocean on Instagram, or email paintbytheocean@gmail.com.

If the flier above is out-of-date please contact GALA

The above information was submitted to us by the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA).

Psalms By The Beach - Summer 2025
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Red Rock Park in Lynn, Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
from Grace UMC: We’re excited to invite you to a peaceful time of meditation on the Psalms by the beach. Join us at 10:00 -11:00 am on August 20, 27, and September 3 and 10 at Red Rock Park in Lynn. Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, the sacred words of Scripture, and the shared stories of our community.

All are welcome, and it is free.

Farmers' Market - Summer 2025
2025-09-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
Stock up on fresh, local veggies and other delicious delights – SNAP/HIP accessible!

This market is held at 8 Silsbee Street bi-monthly during the winter months, the rest of the year held at Lynn Common.

Please click here for more information
This market is supported and made possible by the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Food Access and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

The above information was submitted to us by The Food Project.

Public Meeting | Lynn MBTA Garage Redevelopment
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the City of Lynn Planning Department: The MBTA, in partnership with the City of Lynn, is advancing the redevelopment of the Lynn Garage at 325 Broad Street. This project is part of a larger plan to support equitable growth, stronger infrastructure, and welcoming community spaces. It aims to turn an underused site into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development that strengthens Lynn’s role as a gateway to the North Shore.
Redevelopment options under consideration include full rehabilitation, partial reconstruction, or full site redevelopment.
Bus service and parking for commuters and tenants will remain available throughout the project.
We aim to bring in a private development partner early in the process to leverage market expertise, share risk, and maximize public benefits.
For accommodation and/or language assistance, please contact Ashley Armand at 857-327-3282 or publicengagement@mbta.com.

2025 Lynnside Out Festival
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Frederick Douglas Park, Corner of Union and Exchange streets, Lynn, MA, United States
From Mayor Nicholson’s office:Mayor Jared C. Nicholson’s office and the City of Lynn will again host the 4th annual Lynnside Out event, a festival geared to connecting residents with City departments and provide information on upcoming initiatives and City services in a setting outside of city of hall.
The event will take place at Frederick Douglass Park in Central Square on Saturday, Sept. 6th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City Departments and other agencies that will be represented include: Mayor’s Office, EDIC/Lynn, City Clerk, Community Development, Inspectional Services, Parking, Personnel, Public Health, Planning, City Council, DPW, Fire, Police, Veteran Services, Lynn Public Schools, LHAND, Lynn Community Health Center, Grand Army of the Republic, the Lynn Calm Team, and many more.
There will be free food from Lynn businesses, family-friendly activities including music, face painting, and a bounce house.

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2025-09-07 15:00 - 19:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
More information will be released soon…stay tuned!
This is a youth Event + Admission is FREE. An 18+ Open Mic will begin on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7pm. More information on the event series page.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2025-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic is where the soul speaks and truths echo. A sanctuary for expression, a community of creatives, and a celebration of raw, unfiltered storytelling through spoken word, music, and performance.
This is a brave, healing, and SOBER space — a judgment-free zone where you are welcome as you are.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

2025 Recovery Month Event
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Public Health Division: Join us for our annual Recovery Month Event!

Overdose response trainings at 12:30 pm and 5:00pm in room 105
Resource Tabling 4:00pm – 6:00pm outside of City Hall
Flag Raising at 4:30pm
Event Speaker – Kiwi Recovery

Organizations attending:

Kiwi Recovery
Healthy Streets
Girls Inc.
The Recovery Exchange
Mass Helpline
Ruth’s Way
The Lynn CALM Team
& more..

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join Lynn Museum & Arts Center on the second Wednesday of each month at noon for M.E.S.A. (Museum Enrichment Series for All). This lecture series covers wellness, genealogy, and current events and features local experts, community members, Museum staff, and others.
M.E.S.A. is open to anyone and everyone. Currently it is only virtual, and requires registering in advance.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lynn Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Please check the LMAC’s Facebook page or Instagram page for each month’s guest speaker(s).

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.

Open House | Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project
2025-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | North Shore Community College, 300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
The MBTA, City of Lynn, and DCR are working to make the Lynnway corridor safer, more accessible, and more connected.
For those who missed previous events, join us at one of the following events to learn about the project:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
North Shore Community College – 300 Broad St Lynn, MA 01901 and virtually online
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 12 PM to 2 PM
Marblehead Library – 235 Pleasant St Marblehead, MA 01945
We will discuss the vision for the Lynnway to support existing and future travel and development patterns. This project builds upon several plans from the MBTA, City of Lynn, and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Project Benefits
This project will redesign the Lynnway with people in mind and will include:

Safety improvements for people traveling along and across the Lynnway, with a focus on those who walk, bike, and ride transit:

Shorter, more accessible, and more frequent pedestrian crossings

Traffic calming to reduce speeding, especially during off-peak hours

Infrastructure to make bus trips faster and more reliable to the Blue Line, Ferry Terminal, Commuter Rail Station and downtown Lynn, along with enhanced bus stop amenities

Safer access to Lynn’s waterfront, new Harbor Park, and other green spaces

Dedicated bicycle infrastructure that provides safe connectivity to the Nahant Beach and progress towards a Northern Strand connection

Upgraded traffic signal infrastructure for more efficient operations

Share your Input
Learn more at MBTA.com/Lynnway or send questions or comments to BetterBusProject@MBTA.com

2025 Trails & Sails
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-27 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the Essex National Heritage Area: Trails & Sails is an event series that brings awareness and appreciation for heritage resources around Essex County, Massachusetts, which is a federally designated National Heritage Area.
Historically, Trails & Sails has focused on outdoor activities such as guided hikes and excursions on the water, but over the years it has grown to include historic house tours, lectures, community celebrations, special exhibitions, craft demonstrations, and many other diverse activities.
Click here for more information on events throughout the Essex National Heritage Area, download the guidebook, and more
Below are snippets from the guidebook for the events happening in Lynn:
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2025 Haven Project 5k
2025-09-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Lynn Woods – Great Woods Road entrance, 60 Great Woods Road, Lynn, MA, United States
Join us for The Haven Project’s 5K Run! Lace up your sneakers and hit the trails to support housing-unstable youth aged 17-24. Every step you take and every dollar raised will directly benefit our programming, providing essential resources and support for young people in need. The race will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 13th at Lynn Woods Reservation. Registration begins at 8:30am. Participants may run or walk.
Registration is now open for race participants and event sponsors.
Please click here to register.

The above information was submitted to us by The Haven Project.

2025 Goldfish Pond Fun & Flea Day
2025-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Goldfish Pond, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From the Goldfish Pond Association: Great time-honored tradition at Goldfish Pond. Why have your own yard sale? Come to Goldfish Pond and set up a table of your own and take advantage of a great crowd to buy your stuff! We have over 50 vendors, raffles, and food at this event. Come support the Goldfish Pond!

RAIN DATE: September 20th

More information & sign up to be a vendor – https://goldfishpond.org/flea-marke

Questions? Contact Paul Coombs at 781-479-6623 or paulrcoombs@gmail.com

Tours of the Lynn Public Library
2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Lynn Public Library, 5 North Common Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Lynn Public Library: Learn all about the beautiful & historic Lynn Public Library through a guided tour of our building, artwork, and more.
No registration is necessary. This tour does require the ability to traverse the building. The Lynn Public Library is happy to offer tours to patrons of all abilities. If you require accommodations, please contact the library at 781-595-0567 or lyn@noblenet.org
This is part of the annual “Trails & Sails” event series, that brings awareness and appreciation for heritage resources around Essex County. Learn more about this year’s events by clicking here.

Coffee With A Cop
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Co., 61 Munroe Street, Lynn, MA, United States
The Lynn Police Department are revitalizing their monthly “Coffee with a Cop” at Thousand Hill Coffee Shop! This meet and greet with the community is scheduled for every third Wednesday at 10am, but the location may change.

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Police Department.

WORKSHOP | Basic Desktop Computer Skills / Habilidades básicas en computadoras de escritorio
2025-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Community TV, 181 Union St., Lynn, Massachusetts, 01901, United States
LCTV is now offering classes in basic desktop computer skills!

These two hour classes are designed to get you up-and-running and navigating desktop computers with confidence!
Limited space available. Register now!
Registration required by calling 781-780-9460 or via email at info@lynntv.org.

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This project was funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

LCTV ahora ofrece clases de habilidades y capacitación básicas de computadoras
Estas clases de dos horas están diseñadas para que usted pueda comenzar a utilizar computadoras con confianza.
Cupos limitados. ¡Regístrese ahora!
Se requiere inscripción llamando al 781-780-6490 o por correo electrónico a: info@lynntv.org

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Este proyecto fue financiado por el Instituto de Broadband de Massachusetts en el marco del Programa de Implementación de Equidad Digital Municipal (Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program). La financiación fue proporcionada por los Fondos de Recuperación Fiscal Estatal ARPA de Massachusetts.

Lynn Carnival - September 2025
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-28 | 40 Federal Street, 40 Federal Street, Lynn, 01905, United States
From the City of Lynn: The carnival is returning to Lynn! Join us for rides, games, food, and family fun to benefit the City of Lynn!

Open Thursday/Friday at 6pm
Open Saturday/Sunday at 1pm
Closed Mon-Wed

Unlimited ride specials daily
$5 Admission Fee per person, Children 12 or under are free
Use code “LYNN2025” to save on MegaPasses (online only)

To purchase tickets or wristbands online, visit fiestashows.com

2025 Fore-Fun Golf Tournament
2025-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Kelley Greens Golf Club in Nahant, 1 Willow Road, Nahant, MA, 01908, United States
From Centerboard: Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a newbie, meet us on the green and golf for a cause! Centerboard’s 2025 Fore-Fun Golf Tournament is a 9-hole Fundraising Golf Tournament with fun surprises and prizes at different holes. Guests are welcome to pair into foursome teams or as a single player.
All proceeds assist youth and families with achieving stability, including a raffle to help fund Centerboard’s We Rise program that is facing $300,000 in federal budget cuts, which supports survivors of CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children).
WHEN: September 18th, 2025
WHERE: Kelley Greens Golf Club – 1 Willow Road, Nahant, MA 01908
RAIN DATE : September 25th, 2025

Registration: 11:00 am
Shotgun: 11:30 pm
$100 per player, watch the fun for FREE!
21+ Event

Click here to register or send in a donation
Learn more about the Rise Up To The Match” fundraising campaign by clicking here

Civil Society Screenings
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn & The Lynn Music Foundation are excited to announce our latest collaboration, the Civil Society Screenings @ The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre.
The Civil Society Screenings are curated to create public dialogue over conflict (familial, political, cultural, and socio-economic) and ways to move to mutual understanding and organized community activism. This monthly film series is designed to make you think, and develop a framework to engage your community for positive change.
Films Start at 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
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The Beautiful Country Summary
Binh, a Vietnamese Amerasian boy, faces discrimination and leaves his village to find his mother in Saigon. After a fatal incident involving her employer, Binh flees with his younger brother Tam. En route to America, a storm diverts their boat to Malaysia, where they meet Ling, a prostitute who helps them escape. Tam dies during the harsh voyage. In New York, Binh works while Ling moves on. Learning he qualifies for citizenship, Binh travels to Texas to find his blind father. Though he hides his identity, his father senses the truth, and they begin to bond quietly at the film’s end.
Trailer: The Beautiful Country Trailer
Bonus Film
After The Beautiful Country we will be screening a nine minute short created by Lynn’s very own New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) called “New Roots for New Americans: NAAM Client Stories“. NAAM staff will be onsite to talk about their work with Immigrants and the current state of affairs in Lynn.
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May 29th: 51 Birch Street
June 12th: Defining Us
July 17th: Medium Cool
August 21st: The Beautiful Country
September 18th: Fighter
November 13th: My Omaha
December 11th: We Still Here
Special thanks to Massdevelopment, Creative Cities, & Lynnspire Grants.

The above information was submitted to us by Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn.

2025 Shoe City Series | GLCC Clock to the Rock 5K Run/Walk
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
The 2025 Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce Clock to the Rock 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20. This race starts out & returns to Central Square, Lynn. After the race, the GLCC will host Block Party, open to the public. There will be fun for all ages.
The race starts at 10AM on September 20th in Central Square. Packets may be picked up Thursday, Sept. 18 from 4-6PM at 614 Washington St in Lynn.
Please visit their website greaterlynnchamber.com for more information.Registration link will be posted there closer to race date.
Please register in advance, although sign ups day of are accepted.
$35 for adults
$20 for high school students
Free for children

Like the Shoe City Series FB page for updates. If you have questions about this 5K please call 781-592-2900 or email info@greaterlynnchamber.com.
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The Shoe City Series is a collection of four 5K races throughout the year. Each race is a different course in a different part of the city and a different time of the year. This is designed to give the participants a view of our entire city and to highlight some of its many beautiful features and areas.

The medals awarded for each of the races are meant to interlock, creating a single big medal for those that participate in all 4. The 2025 5Ks are as follows:

Hibernian 5K – March 23rd
Lynn Fire & Police Family Day 5K – May 31st
Clock to The Rock 5K – September 20th
Turkey Trot 5K – November 27th

Stay up to date with the Shoe City Series by following their Facebook page. If you have questions please email their FB page.

The above information was submitted is courtesy of the Ancient Order of The Hibernian & Shoe City Series organizers.
