The Upland Irish Festival, a free and open to the public celebration of Irish culture, will be held throughout downtown Upland near 305 N. Second Ave., from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 15, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

The event includes a marketplace, axe throwing for adults, a children’s activity area, dancing, food, and live music. Details are at uplandirishfest.com.