For those who may have noticed some of the yard signs popping up, the annual Ocean County Irish Festival will be back this year – unfortunately, it was canceled last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic – so get your step-dancing routine in order and prepare to celebrate.

Scheduled again for Manahawkin Lake Park, the festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 11. Hosted by the Ocean County chapter of The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, the festival featuring everything Irish is slated from 11 a.m.