The Irish Fair of Minnesota is August 12th – 14th, 2022 in St. Paul, and I have TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY to one family!
This is the 42nd annual Irish Fair of Minnesota and it’s been super popular every year. Tickets are DISCOUNTED if you get them in advance so get them now or enter my giveaway, which ends Tuesday, August 9th at 11pm!
About the Irish Fair of Minnesota:
“Irish or no, you’ll have fun if you go!”
There will be a ton of entertainment with more than 500 entertainers across nine stages, including the return of the popular “wee” stages. There will be a fantastic array of international, national, and local music, dance, storytelling, sports, cultural exhibits, native dogs, children’s’ activities, Irish hospitality options, and marketplace activities.
NEW this year:
- Pub trivia
- Games
- an Irish Toast competition
- The “Sea Shanty Sing-Along”
- Comedy! The Real Irish Comedy Tour will showcase the best blend of Irish Comedic talent. A trio of Irishman – Dave Nihill from Dublin, Sean Finnerty from Longford, and Mick Thomas from Wexford – will be taking the stage both Friday and Saturday at Celtic Corner. Catch these hilarious voices of modern Ireland, accents included!
Musical entertainment this year includes internationally-renown Irish performers including We Banjo 3, Gaelic Storm, Skerryvore, The Friel Sisters, Aoife Scott, Patsy O’Brien, and Clare Cunningham. Several Minnesota-based Celtic bands will also hit the stage, including Wild Colonial Bhoys, Sweet Colleens, Paddy Wagon, The Northerly Gales, The Hounds of Finn, The Tim Malloys, The Inland Seas, and Locklin Road.
Family fun!
Kids 12 and under are FREE and, new this year, those aged 13 – 17 will receive a reduced ticket price. Also NEW – on Saturday and Sunday mornings, families are invited to join the Wee Parades which will lead folks around the event grounds. It will make stops along the way for interactive activities such as an Irish instrument petting zoo and cooking demos.
Other highlights of Irish Fair 2022:
- Local Irish dance schools and groups! From young dancers to accomplished dancers, performances will take place on multiple stages throughout the fairgrounds.
- Irish hospitality featuring delicious food and beverage, cooking demonstrations hosted by Chef Shelagh Mullen, and several tipping options in the Guinness Pub tent.
- Immersive and unique entertainment experiences, including a layout that provides an energetic vibe like that of Grafton Street in Dublin or the Latin Quarter in Galway.
- Unique Celtic merchandise will be sold by local and national vendors (get your kilts and claddaghs!).
- The popular Irish Fair fundraiser – the ZeroK Couch Potato Run! The start and finish lines are a mere three meters apart! A coveted t-shirt, a beer (or soft drink) at the finish line, and bragging rights are included in the registration fee.
- Join us at Croke Park sports field for demonstrations and showcases of traditional Irish sports including Camogie and Hurling.
- Catholic Mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
What you need to know:
WHAT: The 42nd Irish Fair of Minnesota
WHEN:
Friday, Aug. 12 3 – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 13 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 14 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Harriet Island, Saint Paul, Minn.
TICKETS
General Admission tickets are for age 13 and over. Children 12 and under are FREE to attend.
NEW this year – Youth passes for those ages 13 – 17.
Early bird pricing through July 31.
Daily Pass – one day only Three-Day Weekend Pass
Early Bird Youth – $12 Early Bird Youth – $30
Early Bird Adult – $15 Early Bird Adult – $35
August 1 – 14, Youth – $15 August 1 – 14, Youth – $40
August 1 – 14, Adult – $20 August 1 – 14, Adult – $45
VIP experience tickets are also available for purchase and include admission, exclusive main stage access, shelter, seating, valet parking and food and beverage. Space is limited. 21+ only.
The Irish Fair of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Irish culture and our community.
Note: You can bring one bottle of water to the event.
Ticket and fair info can be found on their website here.
Want more Irish fun?
Have the kids make this cute Leprechaun Gnome Paper Craft!
GIVEAWAY
Enter for up to 10 chances to win tickets for your family to attend! The winner will win 2 tickets and anyone up to age 17. Kids 12 and under are free to attend. If there are teens ages 13-17 in the winner’s family, tickets will be included for them.
I’ve never heard of this event before! What fun this looks!!!
We love the Irish Wolfhounds. Good entertainment too!
A great family friendly event with amazing music and dance!