Weston goes Irish

By OWEN MORRIS

In the Pitch Forks newsletter early this week I hinted at it but I’ll come out right here and say it: Weston’s Irish Fest is the best event in Kansas City.

Bar none. It’s the only one that combines authenticity, alcohol, good music and a sense of adventure into one package. I’m not the only one who feels this way. KC Beer Blog has also called it the best Irish Fest and event in town

The festival start today (Friday) at 5 p.m. and officially goes until midnight. Since Weston is a little bit of a drive from the metro area, I recommend avoiding the rush traffic Friday and instead getting up and going early Saturday and making a day of it. The only problem is that the closest hotel to O’Malley’s Pub is St. George and it looks to be full. (The event’s official hotel is the Comfort Inn in nearby Platte City.) You can always call and beg check to see if there have been cancellations. Otherwise pick a designated driver who can withstand ten hours of being around delicious beer and is able to dance jigs sober.

Saturday’s hours are 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday’s hours are noon to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 both Saturday and Sunday and $8 Friday. The main action takes place in the cellars of O’Malley’s Pub at 500 Welt Street though you can park anywhere in Weston and easily walk to the pub.

Have fun and see you there! (If not, see you Monday!)