Unleash your Inner Irish when the Maryland Irish Festival Returns November 13-15!
Join the fun November 13-15, 2026, when the Maryland Irish Festival returns to the Timonium Fairgrounds to celebrate 52 years! Rock out to contemporary Irish music or tap your toes to traditional tunes while watching an authentic Irish dance troupe take the stage. Enjoy delicious Irish food & drink, (yes we have champs, Irish Stew, Guinness & Bushmills Irish Whiskey), soak in the cultural exhibits, browse beautiful gifts from dozens of regional vendors, and check out the children’s activities area, too.
• New for 2026 – 3 Day Festival Pass to enjoy all the craic!
• Friday Night Happy Hour 6-8 pm with $5 Beer and live music from Celtica Nova
• Saturday Night Irish Ceili at 7 pm led by Kate Spanos (Audience Participation Social Dance)
• Saturday and Sunday Whiskey Tastings
• Sunday Mass at 10:30am led by Fr. Stephen Kirby followed by a Traditional Irish Breakfast
• New for 2026 – Family Ceili – Sunday 2-4 Bring the family! Fun for all ages and skill levels.
Live music includes Screaming Orphans, Celtica Nova, Barleyjuice, Waking Finnegan, The Hooligans, The ShamRogues, Brendan’s Voyage, Poehemia, Celtic Corridor, Gaelic Mishap, Jamison CR, and more!
Hosted by the Irish Charities of Maryland. 17 & under and Active Military (with ID) get in FREE.
For details, event schedule, and tickets visit www.irishfestival.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
