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ADMISSION
Hours
Friday, July 31 |
4pm - Midnight |
Saturday, August 1 |
11am - Midnight |
Sunday, August 2 |
11am -9pm |
No pets admitted. Only Celtic Canine participants with credentials or service dogs will be permitted on Festival grounds.
Ticket Prices
2009 Ticket Prices |
Online until July 30 |
July 31/At Festival |
|---|---|---|
General (Ages 13-59) |
$9 |
$10 |
Senior (60+) |
$6 |
$7 |
Weekend |
$23 |
NA |
Children 12 and under are free
(Will need to buy $10 wristband to participate in Wee Folk Area)
Purchase Tickets Online
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.
ALCOHOL AND BEVERAGE SALES
- Tokens used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages are sold until 30 minutes prior to Festival closing and tokens used for the purchase of water and Pepsi products are sold until close.
- Tokens are $2 each and are sold until 15 minutes prior to closing.
- Soda/water - 1 token
- Cocktails/ select wines - 2 tokens
- Beer - 3 tokens
- Beer Presentations - 3 tokens
- Irish Whiskey and fine wines - 3 tokens
- Whiskey Presentations – 7 tokens
- Tokens may only be used at the beverage locations, tokens may not be used at food vendor locations
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BABY CHANGING STATIONS
Changing stations are located near the Dublin Community Recreation Center and the Festival East entrance.
BEVERAGE TOKENS
See Alcohol and Beverage Sales
BIKE VALET
Save gas and ride your bike to the Festival. Park in the Bike Valet lots located west of the DCRC or at the corner of Coffman Rd. and Emerald Pkwy near Coffman High School.
BREAKFAST
Sunday, August 2 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 (near the Wee Folk Area) and House of Douglas Bakery (near the ScottsMiracle-Gro Dublin Stage). Bob Evans will offer a Traditional American Breakfast near the Time Warner Trinity Stage.
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CELTIC CANINES
Only pre-registered Celtic Canines with credentials may be on Festival Grounds. Celtic Canines may not enter any buildings.
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
COFFMAN HOUSE TOURS
Visitors may tour the Coffman House:| Saturday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Admission is $2 for adults, seniors & students. Children under 12 free.
No food or beverages are permitted in the house.
COOLERS
No coolers are permitted on Festival grounds.
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DANCE LESSONS
The IGS Energy Ceili Dance Tent allows spectators to take part in the traditional form of Irish dance and offers dance lessons. Lessons will be offered:
| Saturday, August 1 | 1 PM to 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 8 PM |
| Sunday, August 2 | 1:30 PM |
DIF STICKERS
Want a free one? Click Here!
DIRECTIONS
Click here for a map and directions.
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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 Trinity Stage. Click here to become a memeber
ENTERTAINMENT
Click here for this year's Line-Up
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4 Miler
The 4 Miler run will take place on Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m. and will begin and end in Historic Dublin. This event will be the kick-off to the DubCrawl.
FEIS (Pronounced “Fesh”)
The Adult Feis competition is on Friday at 8 p.m. (warm-up starts at 7 p.m.), at the IGS Energy Ceili Dance Tent.
The Columbus Feis takes place at Dublin Coffman High School on Saturday. 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 at 8:30 p.m. on the Thunder and Theater Stage.
FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
Official Dublin Irish Festival merchandise is available at the Festival and online. Choose from T-shirts, hats, pint glasses, golf balls and more!
Location: Near the East and Southeast Entrances.
FIREWORKS
No fireworks are permitted.
No fireworks will be displayed.
FIRST AID
East, Southwest, North Entrances
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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 DCRC. A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Information Tents and in Festival Operations in the DCRC.
HANDICAP RESTROOMS
Accessible restrooms are available at any of the temporary or permanent bathroom locations on-site.
HOTELS
Visit www.irishisanattitude.com or call 800-245-8387.
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INFORMATION TENTS
Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau ambassadors will answer your questions about the Festival and the Dublin area. Complimentary services include wheelchairs and lost and found.
IRISH COMMUNITY PRIDE PARADE
Friday at 5:30 p.m. more than 16 organizations will start at the East Entrance and will end at the Time Warner Trinity Stage for the Festival Opening Dedication.
IRISH CONTESTS
Sunday at 3:30 p.m. 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.
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JIG
If you look really close, you may see someone doing a Jig at the Festival.
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KIDS' ACTIVITIES
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LOST CHILDREN
Staffed by Dublin Police officers, the Lost Children/Identi-Kid booth is located at the East and North Entrances. Children or parents can also go to the wristband ticket sales in the Wee Folk area.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost items may be turned in at any Information Tent on Festival Grounds. 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 Relations 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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Nectar of the Gods
See Dublin Irish Festival Stout
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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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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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SHUTTLES
See PARKING.
SUNDAY SERVICES
Join us on Sunday for a celebration of faith at the Catholic and Interdenominational services. For more info click here.
SUNSCREEN
Bring plenty of it so you don't have skin to match your red hair.
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TICKET
2009 Ticket Prices |
Online until July 30 |
July 31/At Festival |
|---|---|---|
General (Ages 13-59) |
$9 |
$10 |
Senior (60+) |
$6 |
$7 |
Weekend |
$23 |
NA |
Children 12 and under are free
(Will need to buy $10 wristband to participate in Wee Folk Area)
Purchase Tickets Online
Credit Cards accepted for tickets online and at entrance gates. The Festival accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
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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 DCRC. 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.