The event will take place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4 at Coffman Park, located at 5200 Emerald Pkwy.
DUBLIN, Ohio — The annual Dublin Irish Festival kicks off next Friday, a three-day event in Dublin, Ohio that draws entertainers, cuisine and visitors from around the world.
The event will be held Aug. 2-4 at Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy.
Here’s everything you need to know about tickets, parking, entertainment and more.
Please note: Children under 11 are free and do not require a ticket.
Single day admission – $25 (online), $20 (pre-purchase), $30 (day of festival)
Weekend Pass – $60
Group Tickets (30+) – $15
Family Pack (Online Only) – $70
Pot O’ Gold Playland Tickets – $15 online, $20 at the festival
Friday, August 2nd, 4pm – late night Saturday, August 3rd, 11am – late night Sunday, August 4th, 11am – 8pm
Parking and Transportation
Parking is prohibited in residential areas surrounding the venue. Free public parking is available at the following locations:
Dublin Coffman High School
6780 Coffman Road Emerald Campus
5175 Emerald Parkway STG Logistics
7030 Coffman Road, Dublin Coffman Glass Lot
Across from 5175 Emerald Parkway
(1/2 mile from Festival) Cardinal Health
7000 Cardinal Health
(1 mile from the festival)
Free parking and a shuttle is available, running from Metro Place at 555 Metro Place North to the festival grounds. The shuttle runs each day from one hour before the festival begins until one hour after the festival ends.
If you are using a ride-sharing service such as Uber, Lyft or a taxi, please use the designated pickup and drop-off locations at Dublin City Hall (5555 Perimeter Drive).
Visitors travelling to or from the Irish Festival can use Lyft code DUBLINIRISH24 to save up to $10 off their ride.
Over the course of the three-day festival, dozens of Irish dance groups perform on the Ceili Dance Stage. In addition to dancing, the festival also features dozens of singers and instrumentalists, as well as tents dedicated to cooking demonstrations and speeches.
In total, 60 acts and over 800 performers will perform across the festival’s seven stages.
Artists scheduled to perform include Gaelic Storm, Socks in the Frying Pan, Drowsy Lads, Capital City Pipes & Drums and Mossy Moran. For a full list, see the Dublin Irish Festival website.
This year’s festival will feature dozens of vendors specializing in jewelry, clothing, musical instruments, quilts, pottery, sweets and more, as well as numerous food trucks and stands. Participating businesses include DK Diner, Dublin Pub, LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, Schmidt’s of German Village and The Irish Baker. A complete list of food vendors can be found here.
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