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FEBRUARY 2026
Southern Spotlight Jupiter Irish Fest Returns March 14 And 15, An Irish Cultural Celebration Irish Music, Dancers, Authentic Food And Drink, And More!
Ireland U.S. Experience Entertainment presents the Sixth Annual Jupiter Irish Fest on Saturday, March 14 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday, March 15 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at Abacoa Towne Center in Jupiter. The public is invited to bring their family and friends, wear green, and celebrate Irish culture. The Jupiter Irish Fest two-day festival will feature authentic food, drink, culture, entertainment, and live music. New this year is admission is free.
Dave McGovern, festival director and local captain firefighter/paramedic at Tequesta Fire Rescue produces the two-day Jupiter Irish Fest. He arrived in the USA from Dublin in 2001 and resides in Jupiter with his family. He is excited to share his Irish culture with the community and invites everyone to Jupiter to learn more about his heritage. Entertainment New this year will be Mudmen, headlining the festival, performing on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Black Thorne Pipe Band and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Honor Guard will help us celebrate all weekend. The Jupiter Irish Fest entertainment on the Slane Castle Stage will feature the return of festival favorites Rogue Theory Band, Bangers and Mash, My Favorite Strings, Killbillies, the Tir Na Greine Irish Dancers, and Clar Killoran. The fun continues with the return of the Irish dance competition, and The KVJ Show will host
In Your Community
Southern Profile
Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program Funds Record Number Of Nonprofits For 2026
South Florida Artist Molly Leach Named The 2026 ArtiGras Commemorative Poster Artist
The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back grant program is pleased to announce a record number of recipients for 2026. Funded by the proceeds of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS), 35 local nonprofit organizations have been awarded up to $25,000 each for environmental and marine education programs, and waterfront projects. The grant program is a collaboration between the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC), the owner of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and Informa, the producer of the show. The selected nonprofits offer educational activities, curriculum development, field trips, outreach, in-house programs, and cultural events that serve residents and visitors throughout Palm Beach County. In Your Community on page 10
Southern Spotlight on page 7
When the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival announced its new commemorative poster artist, the spotlight fell on an artist whose vibrant spirit matches the electric movement of her paint: Molly Leach, South Florida’s beloved fluid abstract artist whose work has captivated millions across the world. Molly is a creator who lives and breathes abstract art. Fluid acrylics are her playground, her language, and her spark. On her wildly popular YouTube channel— bursting with millions of views—viewers gather for mesmerizing acrylic pours, swipe Southern Profile on page 8
Cheers to 12 Years of Love by Revolution Dating! Alyssa Freeman
Wishing The Entire Team a Very Happy Anniversary!
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