LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Hundreds of dancers across the Midwest came to Louisville today to celebrate Irish tradition.

The 17th annual Irish Feis featured more than 500 dancers ages 4 to 20.

The festival competition ran today at the Kentucky Expo Center.

Dancers performed traditional Irish step dances with a variety of styles and competition levels.

Louisville has its on Irish dance school, which hosted today's event.

An arts and crafts showcase accompanied the dancing competition.

Copyright 2013 WDRB News. All Rights Reserved.