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ADMISSION
Hours
Friday, August 6 |
4 p.m. - Midnight |
Saturday, August 7 |
11 a.m. - Midnight |
Sunday, August 8 |
11 a.m. - 9p.m. |
No pets admitted. Only Celtic Canine participants with credentials or service dogs will be permitted on Festival grounds.
Ticket Prices
2010 Ticket Prices |
Online until Aug. 5 |
Aug. 6 /at Festival |
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General (Ages 13 - 59) |
$9 |
$10 |
Senior (60+) & Military |
$6 |
$7 |
Weekend |
$23 |
NA |
Children 12 and under are free
(Will need to buy $10 wristband to participate in Pot O' Gold Playland)
Credit Cards accepted for tickets online and at entrance gates. The Festival accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
ATM ACCESS
ATM machines are located throughout Festival grounds.
View Festival map with ATM locations
ALCOHOL AND BEVERAGE SALES
Beverage token sales are located throughout Festival grounds. Tokens are required for all beverages purchased from Festival alcohol, soda and water stands; cash not accepted. Food vendors do not accept beverage tokens. Alcohol sales end 30 minutes prior to closing and soda; water sales continue until closing. Tokens are $2 each.
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Soda & water - 1 token
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Cocktails & Wines - 3 tokens
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Dublin Wine Cellar - 3 tokens
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Beer - 3 tokens
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Bushmills 10 year old Malt - 5 tokens
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Beer Tasting - 6 tokens
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Irish Whiskey and fine wines - 3 tokens
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Whiskey Tasting – 8 tokens
Tokens may only be used at the beverage locations, tokens may not be used at food vendor locations.
View Festival map with token booth locations
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BABY CHANGING STATIONS
Changing stations are located in the Dublin Community Recreation Center and at the Festival East Entrance.
BEVERAGE TOKENS
See Alcohol and Beverage Sales
BIKE PARKING
Save gas and ride your bike to the Festival. Park in the Ohio Health Bike Parking lots located west of the Dublin Community Recreation Center or at the corner of Coffman Rd. and Emerald Pkwy near Coffman High School.
BREAKFAST
Sunday, August 8 from 9:30 a.m.- noon.
The traditional Irish breakfast--complete with Irish bacon, sausage, eggs and scones--will be prepared by The Irish Baker and Claddagh Irish Pub. Bob Evans, DK Diner, and Katie’s Pancakes will offer a Traditional American Breakfast.
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CELTIC CANINES
The Celtic Canine area offers guests the opportunity to get an up-close look and even pet some of Irelands most loved breeds.
Only pre-registered Celtic Canines with credentials may be on Festival Grounds. Celtic Canines may not enter any buildings.
Click here for more information
CELTIC ROCK CLUB
Open to members only, the Celtic Rock Club is a VIP area elevated 4 feet above the ground. The club provides a private, tented space where members can enjoy the entertainment on the Killian’s Celtic Rock Stage. Click here for more information on becoming a member
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
The Wee Folk area is located at the southeast end of the Festival.
Friday |
4 – 10 p.m. |
Saturday |
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
Sunday |
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
For more information on the Wee Folk area click here
COOLERS
No hard- sided coolers are permitted on Festival grounds. Guests may bring small insulated soft-sided bags not larger than standard 6-pack size (6” x 8” x 5”), one per person.
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DANCE LESSONS
The Cardinal Health Ceili Dance Tent allows spectators to take part in the traditional form of Irish dance and offers dance lessons.
DIRECTIONS
Click here for a map and directions
DUB CLUB
Experience the 2010 Dublin Irish Festival from the new Dub Club. This VIP area offers an exceptional view of the Scotts-MiracleGro Dublin Stage. Members have access to a private bar and restrooms. This package offers individual guests daily access to the Dub Club and Festival admission tickets. Click here to become a member
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EMERALD CLUB
The Emerald Club is a private pavilion in the heart of Festival grounds. It provides a comfortable way to relax while listening to the music of the Time Warner Cable Trinity Stage. Click here to become a member
ENTERTAINMENT
Lot's of it, Check it out here
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5k
The IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K will take place on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. and will begin and end in Historic Dublin. This event will be the kick-off to the DubCrawl
Registeration and more information
FEIS (Pronounced “Fesh”)
The Adult Feis competition is on Friday, Aug. 6 at 8:30 p.m. (warm-up starts at 7:30 p.m.), at the Cardinal Health Ceili Dance Tent.
The Columbus Feis takes place at Dublin Coffman High School on Saturday, Aug. 7. A separate admission price is charged. For more information visit www.columbusfeis.com
The Parade of Champions is a dance performance, featuring the winners from Saturday’s Feis contest. This will take place Saturday, Aug. 7 at 8:30 p.m. on the Irish Thunder Stage.
FESTIVAL FINALE
The 2010 Finale will be led by members of Scythian at the ScottsMiracle-Gro Dublin Stage at 8:15 p.m.
FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
Official Dublin Irish Festival merchandise is available at the Festival and online. Choose from T-shirts, hats, pint glasses, bottle openers and more!
Location: Near the east and southeast entrance gates.
FIREWORKS
No fireworks are permitted.
No fireworks will be displayed.
FIRST AID
Located at the southwest, north and east entrances and staffed by Washington Township Fire Department
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GRAVY
Bob Evans has really tasty Sausage Gravy. You should try it.
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HANDICAP PARKING
Located in the north parking lot of the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC). A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Information Tents and at Festival Operations in the DCRC.
HANDICAP RESTROOMS
Accessible restrooms are available at any of the temporary or permanent bathroom locations on-site. Click here for the Festival map and restroom locations.
HISTORIC COFFMAN HOMESTEAD
Visitors may tour the Coffman House:
Saturday |
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Sunday |
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Learn about life in Dublin’s farm community in the 1800s. Admission is free. However, donations to the Dublin Historical Society are welcome.
HOTELS
Visit www.irishisanattitude.com or call 800-245-8387.
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INFORMATION TENTS
Complimentary services include: wheelchairs, lost and found, and answers to your questions about the Festival and the Dublin area. Click here to view Information Tent locations
IRISH COMMUNITY PRIDE PARADE
Representatives from local Irish organizations showcase pride in their heritage. Parade route is from the east gate to Time Warner Trinity Stage at 5:45 p.m.
IRISH CONTESTS
Sunday on the Wendy’s Wee Folk Stage, Skelly the Leprechaun will emcee three contests in the categories of:
Reddest hair
Greenest eyes
Most freckles
These contests are open to guests of all ages and will take place on the Wendy’s Wee Folk Stage, Sunday Aug. 8 at 3 p.m.
Age categories: 8 & under, 9 to 17 and Adults
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JIG
Did you know the Festival holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Irish Jig? The record breaking achievement included 10,036 DIF participants on August 4, 2007.
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KIDS' ACTIVITIES
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LOCAL SPORTS TEAMS
Derek Dorsett and Jared Boll of the Columbus Blue Jackets will appear near the Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfields Sports Area, Sunday, from 3-5 p.m.
LOST CHILDREN
Lost children should be taken to the nearest Information Tent.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost items may be turned in at any Information Tent or in Festival Operations inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Guests may complete a lost item form so they may be contacted if the item is later found. All items will be kept for one month after the Festival at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. To inquire about lost items post-Festival call 614-410-4545.
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MAPS
See DIRECTIONS
MASS
See SUNDAY SERVICES
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NO-SMOKING
No smoking is allowed under any tents or in any buildings at the Festival.
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ON-SITE GUIDE
Guides will be available at each entry gate
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PARKING
PARTICIPANT TICKETS
All participants, such as exhibitors, entertainers, vendors and volunteers, will need tickets to enter grounds through the participant gates located at each entrance.
PETS
No pets, only exhibit (Celtic Canines with credentials) and service dogs are allowed on Festival grounds.
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QUESTIONS?
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RE-ENTRY
Same day re-entry is allowed. Guests may have their hands stamped when they exit the Festival grounds for later re-entry.
RV PARKING
For Participant ticket holders, RV parking is available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. For Festival guests, RVs may be parked at Metro Center.
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SEATING
More than 8,000 chairs are provided at the entertainment venues. There is no need to bring lawn chairs. Lawn chairs are not prohibited but discouraged.
SENIORS
Did you know Seniors (60+) can purchase Festival tickets at a discount price? Click here for more information
SHEEP HEARDING
Saturday at 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. at Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfields Sports Area.
SHUTTLES
See PARKING
SPORTS
The Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfields Sports area is packed with energetic and eye popping Celtic sports action all weekend long. Click here for more information
SUNDAY SERVICES
Celebrate your faith at one of six Sunday services. There’s something for everyone who wants to worship, celebrate or learn about Irish culture.
10:15 a.m. - Celtic Music House (Druid Service)
10:15 a.m. – Dublin Stage (Irish Mass)
10:15 a.m. – Celtic Rock Stage (Traditional Mass I)
10:45 a.m. – Irish Thunder Stage (Traditional Mass II)
10:15 a.m. – Trinity Stage (Interdenominational Service)
10:45 a.m. – Shamrock Pub (Episcopal U2charist )
For more information click here
SUNSCREEN
Bring plenty of it so you don't have skin to match your red hair.
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TAXI CAB
Available near the southeast and east entrances
TICKETS
See ADMISSION
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UNDENIABLE GOOD TIME
What you'll have at the festival.
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VOLUNTEERS
Call 614-410-4400 to volunteer or click here.
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WHEELCHAIRS
There are a limited number of wheelchairs at the Information Tents and at Festival Operations in the Dublin Community Recreation Center. These are available as a free service to guests, and on a first come, first served basis.
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ZEBRAS
We don't have these at the festival. But we have Bog Ponies and they are just as cool.
