Whiskey Tasting and The Motor City Irish Fest

Field Expert Gary McGinn came on The Nine to be on tap for whiskey tasting in anticipation for The Motor City Irish Fest. Watch in the video player above.

The Motor City Irish Fest is one of the Midwest's premier Irish-themed events, with more than 22 bands, cultural activities such as traditional dancing, a kids area, vendors of Irish goods and clothing, beer tents and whiskey tastings and much more. All activities are held on the grounds of the Historic Greenmead on Newburgh Road just south of 8-Mile Road in Livonia. 

The festival takes place as follows:

        Friday, June 15        5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
        Saturday, June 16    Noon - 12 a.m.
        Sunday, June 17    Noon Mass, Festival from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Admission is $12 for adults and $7 for children. Learn more and buy tickets at https://motorcityirishfest.com/,