Perrysburg Arts Council Hosts Blarney Stone Kissing Fundraiser

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Twenty years ago, the Perrysburg Area Arts Council hosted a St. Patrick's Day celebration that included a fundraiser where attendees could kiss a sculpture of the Blarney Stone, a famous Irish landmark known for bestowing the "gift of gab" upon those who kiss it. The event featured Irish music, a Jiggs dinner, and a silent auction, in addition to the Blarney Stone kissing activity.

Why it matters

The Blarney Stone is a renowned Irish landmark that draws millions of visitors each year who seek to gain the "gift of eloquence" by kissing it. This local event allowed Perrysburg residents to experience a piece of Irish culture and tradition without having to travel all the way to Ireland.

The details

The Blarney Stone sculpture was created by local artist Darlene Krohn for the Perrysburg Area Arts Council's St. Patrick's Day fundraiser. Attendees could pucker up and kiss the colorful replica, unlike the real Blarney Stone in Ireland which requires people to lie on their backs and lean back to reach it on a castle tower. In addition to the Blarney Stone activity, the event also featured Irish music, a Jiggs dinner, and a silent auction.

• The Perrysburg Area Arts Council hosted the St. Patrick's Day fundraiser 20 years ago.