The Great Lakes Gathering, celebrating Irish Music & Culture, will be held at The FirstMerit Bank Event Park on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 12 pm. The Gathering is a collaboration between several organizations anchored in the Great Lakes Region that are committed to developing an Irish music & cultural festival that showcases not only local & regional performers, but also those touring nationally sharing some of the finest traditional as well as contemporary Irish music being performed. This event will feature Irish vendors, food vendors, whiskey tasting & beer selections. Tickets go on sale July 8 at 10 am & are $12. Children 12 & under are free. Tickets are available at The Dow Event Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone (800)745-3000 (additional fees apply)