Barry's Irish Festival of Rochester

Welcome to The 7th Annual Barry's Irish Festival of Rochester, held on August 21st and August 22nd at The Webster Fireman's Field!!!
About this Event

Welcome to The 7th Annual Barry’s Irish Festival of Rochester, to be held on Friday August 21st AND Saturday August 22nd at The Webster Fireman’s Field!!!

—> We invite everyone to join us in celebrating our shared love and passion for all things Irish:) The Festival is built for the whole Family and filled with Live Irish Music, Kids Crafts & Games, Food Trucks and Irish Brews, Lawn Games, Rochester Cocktail Revival Bartender Battle, Raffles, Arts & Craft Vendors, Kilt Wearing Contest, Irish Dancers, Bagpipers, and so much more!!!

DATE(S):
Friday August 21st AND Saturday August 22nd

TICKETS:All Tickets are vaild for BOTH Friday AND Saturday!!! Tickets are available The Day of The Event(s) or at a discounted rate on “Eventbrite” - just follow the Link below and be sure to apply Promo. Code “Irish” for a special Thank You discount:

TIME:

Friday 4pm-9:30pm AND Saturday 10am-9:30pm

LOCATION:

Webster Fireman’s Field

FRIDAY August 21st Festivities:

o 4:00 Gates Open!!!
o 4:30 Jamieson Irish Dance
o 4:30 - 8:30 Irish Spirits Tastings
o 5:30 Gavin Barry’s Rebel Banjo
o 5:30 Hurling and Gaelic Football Matches Presented and played by The ROC City Gaelic Irish Sports and Culture Club!!!
o 6:20 ROC City Guardians Pipes and Drums
o 6:40 The Irish Lassies
o 7:00 Raffle Winner Announced
o 8:00 Celtic Cross

SATURDAY August 22nd Festivities:

o 10 am Gates Open!!!
o 10:00 Traditional Irish Music Session led by John Ryan
o 11:00 ROC City Guardians
o 11:20 US & Irish National Anthems - Russ Conlon
o 11:30 East Rochester High School Band
o 12:00 - 3:00 Kids Activity Events & Crafts
o 12:00 Irish Dancers
o 12:30 Cuisle Mo Chroí
o 12:00 - 4:00 Irish Spirits and Whiskey Tastings @ The Tasting Trail
o 1:00 - 6:00 Irish History Talking Tent led by Dr. Patrick Miller
o 1:10 Irish Dancers
o 1:40 Connemara Social Club
o 2:30 Field Goal Contest with Prizes
o 2:50 Rusty Kettle
o 3:00 Cornhole Tournament starts
o 3:40 Kilt Contest with Trophy
o 4:00 - 7:00 Rochester Cocktail Revival Bartender Battle (Everyone 21+ gets to free sample from each bartender & votes on their favorite, a winner will be declared!)
o 4:10 Lucky Enough/ Everheart
o 5:10 “ROLL THAT CABBAGE” Competition
o 5:30 The Dave North Trio
o 6:30 Official “Guest of Honor” presentation
o 6:35 Doyle Irish Sticking Fighting Performance
o 6:45 Billy Herring of “1916”
o 7:45 Rochester Cocktail Revival Bartender Battle Trophy Presentation
o 7:50 Cornhole Winner Trophy Presentation
o 8:00 Himself

—> Raffles Winners Announced Every Hour

—> Full Beer and Cocktail Bar

—> Food Trucks

—> Spirit Samplings from: Barry’s Irish Cream, Keeper’s Heart Irish Whiskey, Shanky’s Whip, Lost Irish Whiskey, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

—> 40 + Craft Vendors

*** Bar Tips going towards The AOH efforts of building Rochester’s Irish Community Center

*** Portion of Raffle Proceeds going towards Bella’s Bumbas

Good To Know:

* Camping overnight allowed
* Bring Lawn Chairs
* ATM’s on site
* Tents and Pavilions in place
* Parking Located at the South Entrance Lot off Sanford Street
* Festival Merch. Available
* Kids 16 and Under are Free
* All Tickets Valid for BOTH Friday and Saturday
* Re-Entry Allowed both days

* Sign Up for Cornhole Tournament and Kilt Contest at Front Entrance Table

* Guide/Service Dogs Allowed

Please Drink Responsibly

—> For Festival Tickets and Information, head to the following Link and be sure to apply Promo. Code “Irish” for a special Thank You Discount:

BANDS:

* Billy Herring of “1916”
* Gavin Barry’s Rebel Banjo Circus
* The Irish Lassies
* Celtic Cross
* Traditional Irish Music Session
* ROC City Guardians Pipes and Drums
* Chisle Mo Chroí
* Connemara Social Club
* East Rochester HS Band
* Rusty Kettle
* Lucky Enough and Everheart
* The Dave North Trio
* Himself

For Sponsorship Opportunities:
E-Mail us at:
[email protected]

To Become a Volunteer:
E-Mail us at:
[email protected]

To Become a Food and/or Craft Vendor:
E-Mail us at:
[email protected]

*** More Festival Information and Details coming soon!!!