(Highlands, NC) “The Farm at Old Edwards” will play host to a unique “stepped up” version of St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Feast and Party on March 17. Asheville’s “The McRibtips,” featuring Ian Moore, will entertain guests with live Celtic music throughout the entire evening.

Ian Moore standout performances include a ballet choreographed by Terpsicorps Theater of Dance at the Diana Wortham Theater entirely on the subject of chickens, and performed every year at Asheville's Bele Chere street festival, 2000 through 2006 and then again in 2009.

Famous for their lead fiddler, singer and outrageous dancing antics, this group is an Asheville favorite. Featuring a washtub bass, washboard, and hollow body electric guitar, this group has a high energy dynamic that fascinates everybody who comes in contact. Complete with somersaults, kicks and spins, Ian is a master showman straight from Vaudeville. Old time melodies mixed with minstrel hokum tunes, swing and country dance favorites and an incredible stream of lyrics.

Old Edwards invites you to kick up your heels and kick it up a notch for St. Patrick’s Day, Old Edwards Style. Limited Space. For more information, call 1-888-526-8008 or visit the www.oldedwardsinn.com.

About Old Edwards Inn and Spa: (www.oldedwardsinn.com) Recently honored with the 2010 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award (top ten in the US) Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina’s high country with its unique blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. A spectacular outdoor heated mineral pool, world class spa, award-winning dining, and golfing at the private Old Edwards Club are signature experiences at this full-service mountain resort. Guests are surrounded by the warmth and character of Old-Europe architecture and authentic period antiques. Many rooms, cottages and suites offer private patios or terraces—some with captivating rooftop views of Main Street and downtown Highlands. All of the luxury accommodations include champagne arrival, twice-daily housekeeping, two 24-hour business centers and two 24-hour Butler’s pantries with Dove Bars, fresh fruit and soft beverages. European bedding, fine Italian linens, plush robes & slippers, rainfall showers, heated-tile bathroom floors, in-room safes and Wi-Fi enhance the in-room experience. Edwards Inn and Spa also boasts a state-of-the art fitness center with wellness classes that include guided hikes into the scenic surrounding mountains known as “waterfall country.”

Guests enjoy onsite shopping at the Spa Boutique, Acorn’s Boutique or Acorn’s Annex featuring fine antiques and home accessories. Dining venues include Madison ’s Restaurant and Wine Garden serving innovative New South Cuisine, The Rib Shack and Sports Corner, the Spa Café and the Poolside Bar and Bistro. Special events and weddings take place at The Farm—a lushly landscaped Old Edwards property located one mile from downtown Highlands featuring The Barn, the Farmhouse with luxury lodging, Bridal Pavilion, Bridal Bridge over a scenic pond and outdoor events pavilion. The Old Edwards Executive Conference Center provides a catered corporate retreat venue.

Also introduced in 2009 was Satulah, Old Edwards Private Residences, which includes 14 luxury mountain homes just two blocks of Main Street, Highlands. The Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond resort is located at 445 Main Street in Highlands, NC. Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden has won the Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” every year since 2005 and the “Best Of” award in 2008 and 2009.

About The McRibtips: (www.targetentertainment.net) Target Entertainment.net provides specialty music and entertainment for Asheville, North Carolina area events, parties and weddings. In business since 1992, we have been focused on creating the perfect entertainment match for unique and very special events. We work with a large talent pool of successful musicians and performers who call the Asheville area home and strive to come up with affordable solutions for mountain area performances. With over 40 acts to choose from, we can assure you of a wide variety of choices and performance styles.