Annapolis Irish Festival
SATURDAY, May 6, 2023, 11am – 10pm
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 General’s Highway, Crownsville, MD
We are excited to announce a new date for the Annapolis Irish Festival!
More info on bands and prices coming soon, so check back often!
Admission includes entrance and free parking to the event. This is a family friendly event, with lots of great music, activities, and good food and drink!
Children under 12 are free but will still need a Children’s ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable. NO PETS ALLOWED!
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TICKETS
Options |
Pricing |
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| VIP (Includes Beer & Wine, Lite Fare/Snacks, VIP Parking, Private Bathrooms and more!) |
$135 Individual/ $250 Couple (VIP Online Only) |
| General Admission | $25 Online ($30 at the door) |
| Children 12 and under (ticket required) | Free |
2023 Schedule of Events
| Things to Do | Time |
|---|---|
| Festival Doors Open | 11:00am |
| Check out our flip boxes below for more activities | |
| Odyssey Mission Escape Room | 11:00am – close, Lower hill |
| Enclosed Axe Throwing | 11:00am – close, Lower hill |
| Opening Ceremonies to include Irish Dancers and Caledonian Pipes & Drums | 11:15am – Main Stage |
| Gaelic Mishap | 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Main Stage |
| Jamison | 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Main Stage |
| Red Head Contest | 2:45pm – 3:00pm, Main Stage |
| Poehemia | 3:00pm – 4:00pm, Main Stage |
| Hold Fast | 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Main Stage |
| Best Leg… Men in Kilts Contest | 5:45pm – 6:00pm, Main Stage |
| Bastard Bearded Irishmen | 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Main Stage |
| Gaelic Storm | 8:00pm – 10:00pm, Main Stage |
| Festival ends. Drive safely! | 10:00pm |
*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)
Escape Room
Kids Zone
Stay tuned for more!
Philly Pretzel Factory
Cup O Dough
Sweet Satisfaction
Green Island Bakery
Stay tuned for more!
2023 Food Vendors
Green Valley
Lisa’s Luncheonette
Hot and Fresh Grill
UR Burger
Killarney House
Renzis Wood Fire Pizza
Frequently Asked Questions
General admission is $25 online ($30 at the door) and kids under 12 are free with ticket and paying adult. VIP tickets are also available. We suggest that tickets be purchased online. 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
Yes! There are discount rooms available for our customers at Country Inn and Suites by Radisson. Simply go to radissonhotelsamericas.com/countryinn, put in Annapolis for destination and use the Promotional Code = ABC22.
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