5th Annual Rock the Gates Summer Fleadh

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Pre-Sale Special! Lock in a low price for this year at $20.26. Offer good from March 14-17, 2026.

Regular tickets go on sale later this spring.

Back for our 5th year with an impressive line-up of sound and entertainment, our family-friendly music festival has something for everyone!

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 11 am -10 pm (gates open at 11 am and music starts at noon) at the Irish Center for fun for the whole family!

Featuring multiple stages (Wawona Gates, St. Patrick’s Room, and the Emerald Pub, this festival will showcase a variety of bands from tribute bands, Irish favorites, and also feature Irish Dancing from some of our local dance schools. Face painting and bounce house for kids during the afternoon hours, Irish Shoppe and other vendors, Wawona Gates—and more!

Band line-up—announced later this spring!

Festival Highlights Include:

• 4 stages
• Kid-friendly activities including face-painting and bounce house
• Keepers of the Steps Pop-Up Display—SF Irish Dance History Artifacts
• Dowling Library—Book Cart; Children’s Storytime; Irish Artifacts
• The Irish Center’s own Irish Shoppe with tasty treats from Ireland—new shipment of Taytos, Barry’s Tea, Cadbury’s chocolates, and more!
• Vendors include Irish Castle Gifts, Treasure Ireland, Celtic Tea Shoppe, and more.
• Food/drink concessions including fresh Shepherd's pies, Taco Truck, and more!

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Host or Publisher United Irish Cultural Center