Annapolis Irish Festival
FRIDAY May 2, 2025 + SATURDAY, May 3, 2025
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville, MD
The Annapolis Irish Festival is back in 2025—and now it’s a two-day celebration! Join us Friday night for an exclusive adults-only event featuring two incredible bands, then return Saturday for a full day of Irish fun for all ages. Enjoy great live music, delicious food and drinks, and exciting Irish-themed vendors and activities.
- Friday, May 2, 2025 – 5pm – 9pm, Adults 21+
- Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 11am – 9pm, all ages
Admission includes entrance and parking to the event. Saturday is a family friendly event. Children 12 and under are free but will still need a Child’s ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable. No pets allowed!
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TICKETS
Options |
Pricing |
|---|---|
| VIP | $75 – $200 (Friday/Saturday/combo) |
| General Admission | $20 – $50 Online (Friday/Saturday/combo) |
| Children 12 and under (ticket required) | Free |
| Whiskey Tasting Tent (Admission with Add-ons) | $15 Saturday only |
| Whiskey Mile (Admission with Add-ons) | $15 Saturday only |
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Things to Do | Time |
|---|---|
| FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025 | |
| Festival Doors Open | 5:00pm |
| Dublin 5 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Main Stage |
| Carbon Leaf | 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Main Stage |
| Festival Closes | 9:00Pm |
| SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 | |
| Festival Doors Open | 11:00am |
| Check out our flip boxes below for more activities | |
| Enclosed Axe Throwing | 11:00am – close |
| Opening Ceremonies to include Irish Dancers and Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes & Drums | 11:05am – Main Stage |
| Hold Fast | 12:15pm – 1:15pm, Main Stage |
| O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance | 12:30pm – 1:00pm, Heritage Stage |
| Poehemia | 1:45pm – 2:45pm, Main Stage |
| Hunt School of Irish Dance | 2:00pm – 2:30pm, Heritage Stage |
| Best Red Head Contest | 2:50pm – 3:00pm, Main Stage |
| The Hooligans | 3:15pm – 4:15pm, Main Stage |
| Maple Academy of Irish Dance | 3:30pm – 4:00pm, Heritage Stage |
| Guinness Mile | 3:30pm – 4:15pm, Lower Field |
| Best Leg… Men in Kilts Contest | 4:20pm – 4:40pm, Main Stage |
| SYR | 4:45pm – 6:30pm, Main Stage |
| Kavanagh Porter Academy | 5:30pm – 6:00pm, Heritage Stage |
| The High Kings | 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Main Stage |
| Festival ends. Drive safely! | 9:00pm |
*Schedule subject to change. Sign up for competitions at the ABC Events Tent
Entertainment
Best Red Head
and More!
(Register at the ABC Events Tent)
Kids Zone
Whiskey Tasting
Guinness Mile
Highland Games
Stay tuned for more!
Sweet Satisfaction
Kona Ice
Green Island Bakery
Stay tuned for more!
2025 Food Vendors
Green Valley
O’Dell’s Food Truck
Hot and Fresh Grill
London Chippy
Aunt Titty’s
Tasty Creations
Frequently Asked Questions
General admission and VIP admission tickets are available and kids under 12 are free with ticket and paying adult. We suggest that tickets be purchased online to take advantage of our tiered ticket pricing through the end of April. Don’t get left out. Get your tickets early!
No, admission does not include beverages.
Food vendors will be in operation at the Annapolis Irish Festival. General Admission does not include food.
Profanity or obscene gestures/references on any part of visible clothing/jackets/hats etc is not allowed. Attendee will be asked to remove items and/or refused admittance. Refunds will not be given.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the county fairgrounds.
No, but there are lots of great food vendors to choose from.
Pop-up tents are not allowed. Camping and low beach chairs may be set up in the lawn area, but there is plenty of seating around the festival.
No, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
The Annapolis Irish Festival operates rain or shine, so no refunds will be available for inclement weather.
The fairground is accessible for wheelchairs but is not encouraged due to the terrain.
The festival is located at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.
1450 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032
Less thank 5 miles north of the Annapolis Mall on Rt. 178.
Please use the main entrance on General’s Hwy and follow directions from law enforcement and parking volunteers.
Transportation options are available from Annapolis Taxi Service – (443) 995-1400
There are many hotels in the area. However, we are working with the Crowne Plaza hotel off Jennifer Rd. in Annapolis. Use this link to get make your reservation online with our discount block and spend the weekend with us!
You can also call the hotel and speak with a reservation specialist instead, by calling the Reservations Department at 1-855-223-1441 and mention the
Group code: IFA or
Annapolis Irish Festival Attendee Block
Keep in mind reservations made by phone through the reservations department will not have full group information and can only make reservations on the contracted dates. For any problems occurring when booking with a reservation specialist or for those who choose to book through the hotel directly, call 410-571-1501 to reach the hotel’s Group Housing Coordinator.
Get Involved
Thank you to our Sponsors:
We’re elated to include a photo wall at our event, provided by Showtime Photo Booth. Since 2013, they’ve been making memories in Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Los Angeles. With over 27 unique photo experiences, guests will have a great time at weddings, corporate functions, and trade shows.
