Buffalo Irish Festival 2024
Schedule
Fri Jul 26 2024 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14203 | Buffalo, NY
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The Buffalo Irish Festival will celebrate the best of Irish culture, music, dance, and history, July 26-28 at the Outer Harbor. Festival hours are Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The festival is operated by the Buffalo Irish Center and the Irish Cultural and Folk-Art Association of WNY. Our not-for-profit event is run by volunteers who are deeply committed to promoting Irish heritage throughout Western New York.Join us for one day or come for the entire weekend. Admission is FREE for kids 16 and under. Two entertainment stages will feature international, national, and local Irish musical acts including The Druids, The Elders, Screaming Orphans, TRÚ, Fialla, Kilrush, Crikwater, McCarthyizm, The Blarney Bunch, the Jerry Shea Band, Kevin Flanagan, The Irish Tweeds, and Tom Keefer And Celtic Cross.
An expanded cultural tent will provide classes and workshops on Irish literature, language, and traditional music throughout the weekend. There will also be displays and lectures on local Irish history.
The Tír na nÓg kids’ tent will have family-friendly activities. Attendees can also enjoy demonstrations with the Buffalo Fenians Gaelic Athletic Association and learn about their mission to preserve Gaelic Games and Irish culture in our community. There will be a kids camp open to boys and girls ages 5-16 where children can learn to play Gaelic football and hurling.
A vendor tent will feature shops and artisans selling Irish merchandise and wares. Food will be available to purchase from The Banshee Irish Pub, Fat Bob's Smokehouse, the Buffalo Irish Center's Celtic Table, and more. Beer, wine, pop, and water will also be available to purchase.
Friday night will kick off with our Parade of Flags and Opening Ceremonies. On Sunday, we will open the festival with a Mass at 10 a.m.
Admission tickets are available at www.buffaloirishfestival.com.
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Where is it happening?
825 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14203Event Location & Nearby Stays:
