6th Annual Boston Irish Beerfest

Featuring Ireland's Leading Beers, Stouts, & Ciders! Favorite Irish foods - Irish Whiskey & Liquors Sampling!

The 6th Annual Boston Irish Beerfest is a vibrant and highly-anticipated event that takes place on the 61-acre campus of the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, MA. It combines the best of Irish music, dance, song, sports, vendors, children's activities, beer tastings, food, and much more to create an immersive celebration of Irish culture.

The festival offers a rich cultural experience with an emphasis on Irish heritage, attracting people of all ages who come together to enjoy a day filled with live music and entertainment. Families with children will find a range of engaging activities from face painting to arts and crafts - plenty of options to keep the little ones busy!

For those with a taste for adventure, the festival offers archery activities where participants can test their skills with a bow and arrow. Beer enthusiasts are in for a treat as well, with a variety of breweries offering tastings of their finest brews, including authentic Irish ales, stouts, and Irish whiskeys. From Guinness to Magners to crafts beers to Irish whiskey, there’s no shortage of offerings on the day!

The festival's two stages provide great entertainment throughout the day. Traditional Irish tunes echo through the Field Tent, while regional acts showcase their talent in the Marquee Tent, with some surprise features! Whether you're a fan of traditional jigs and reels, or prefer contemporary sounds, the festival lineup has you covered. Live Music will include Devri, Sláinte, Erin's Guild and The Lindsays, as well as local traditional musicians and Irish dance performances from the Petrocelli Academy of Irish Dance and Harney Pender Keady Academy of Irish Dance, with more to be announced!

In addition to the festivities, local vendors offer an array of Irish goods and products.

The 6th Annual Boston Irish Beerfest is a family-friendly event, with free entry for children under 12. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in Irish culture, savor the flavors of Ireland's leading beers and ciders, and create lasting memories in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere

*This event is rain or shine. No pets allowed, with the exception of service animals.

**Free Parking!

Info: Sample Irish ales, stouts, and Irish whiskeys along with craft beers from local breweries! From Guinness to Magners, there’s no shortage of offerings on the day!

Info: Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Inflatable Corn Maze, Archery, & More!

Info: Shop Irish products from vendors along with ICC merchandise and ICC Library sale.

Info: Live music featuring Devri, Sláinte, Erin's Guild, The Lindsays, and local traditional musicians, as well as Irish Dance performances from the Petrocelli Academy of Irish Dance and the Harney Pender Keady Academy of Irish Dance. More music, dance, and entertainment to be announced!

Info: Live sporting demonstrations from Boston Irish Wolfhounds Youth Rugby, Boston GAA, and Irish Sports Youth League (ISYL) on the A field!

Host or Publisher The Irish Cultural Centre of New England