Dublin Irish Festival — Local services in Washington Township

We had no idea that the Dublin, Ohio Irish festival is the largest Irish festival in the world! We spent a full day there and wish we had planned for a second day, because there is just too much good food, too many great Irish Bands and dancers, and too many fun activities to take in on one day. Parking is easy as well, because they have a free shuttle service that operates every few minutes from the also free muni parking lots. It was less crowded in the early afternoon and then more so in the early evening as people arrived for the Irish bands on various stages. Next year we plan to attend on Saturday and stay overnight locally. If you go early Sunday morning and bring a food bank offering, admission is free and you can attend a Sunday Sevice of different faiths and even a...

3 of my very favorite days of the year are spent clapping, dancing, and singing along with the world class talent that comes to play the Dublin Irish Festival every year. The facilities are first class, with lots of shade, great food options, and the best portable restrooms money can buy.

There is music for every taste, including rock, punk, funk, folk, and classical. Vocalists and instrumentalists are all great entertainers, and they are easily accessible and happy to engage with fans between sets.

The festival is packed with Irish cultural demonstrations, art, food, and music. You cannot see it all in 3 days, so plan to come back next year, too.

August in Ohio is hot, and sometimes wet, so come prepared to sweat, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and have...

This festival is a blast! Expect crowds and hot weather, like any summer festival, but if you enjoy the culture, it's worth it. There's so much to see and do, from any number of hands-on workshops, Q&A sessions, and demonstrations, to dance competitions and performances ... including more live bands than you can shake a shamrock at! And needless to say, plenty of Irish drink to go around (a few times, I'd say)! Sláinte! If you enjoy the summer festivals, you'd enjoy the Dublin Irish Festival. From kids to adults. They even host a number of Sunday morning religious services, for the churchgoing. You can go all weekend and still find something new each day. And a quick tip: if you plan on going more than one day, it's worth it to buy a weekend pass online...