DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dublin Irish Festival:
Festival Facts:
- Experience a world of music at the 26th annual Dublin Irish Festival, Aug. 2, 3 & 4, 2013.
- Named one of North America’s Top 100 Events by the American Bus Association and World Festival and Event City by the International Festivals and Events Association, the Dublin Irish Festival offers guests the opportunity to experience authentic Irish dance and discover the best of Irish music, food, sports, and culture without the cost of traveling to Ireland.
- Value priced at only $10 per ticket, or a weekend pass for $21, more than 100,000 guests are expected to attend. Purchase Ticket and Token Packages or discount tickets now in advance; children 12 and under are free.
- Back by popular demand is the Irish Authors’ Corner featuring twelve Irish-American authors showcasing more than 20 books. All works will represent the Festival’s cultural theme for 2013, “Saints, Sinners and Scholars.” For more information, view a list of cultural activities.
- Looking for Irish influence with global appeal? Experience some of the biggest names in Irish entertainment as the Festival welcomes talent from Ireland, Scotland, Spain, United States and Canada. For a complete list of entertainers, view the entertainment schedule.
- New for 2013, the Festival will kick off the Kid’s Highland Games. A Highland Games adult athlete will be on hand to explain the history, demonstrate techniques and answer questions for the youngest of participants. For more information, view a list of Sports Activities.
- Animal lover? The Dublin Irish Festival will host all eight breeds of “paddy pups” in our Pet Palace Celtic Canines area. Guests can watch grooming and training demonstrations, or learn about the history of these Irish breeds.
- Celtic goods are available in every direction at the Festival with more than 85 vendors.
- Bring your lads and lassies to create Irish-inspired crafts, attend a dance lesson, or bounce the day away in the Wendy’s Wee Folk Area and the Pot O’ Gold Playland.
- Save a little green and experience the Festival for FREE! Join us on Sunday, Aug. 4 until 11 a.m. only with your donation of a non-perishable food item benefiting the Dublin Food Pantry and your ticket is on us! View the Festival schedule for a complete list of Sunday services and activities.
- For more information on the Dublin Irish Festival including event schedule, ticket information and a complete list of our event sponsors, please visit dublinirishfestival.org.
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Frank Slavik, 2013 Dublin Irish Festival Honorary Chair
“I am honored and extremely humbled to be chosen to serve as Honorary Chair of the 2013 Dublin Irish Festival. I am especially pleased because of the importance of the Dublin community to Tim Hortons and the impact that the Dublin Irish Festival has regionally, nationally and internationally.”
Get Involved!
- Strap on your running shoes and kick off the event at the annual IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K and Kids Dash on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. More than 1,200 runners are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the start of the Festival.
- Join us after the 5K and Kids Dash for the annual Dub Crawl in Historic Dublin. Shops, restaurants and pubs will be lively with street-side music and dance to celebrate the start of the Festival.
- Become a Volunteer! The Dublin Irish Festival wouldn’t be possible without a team of dedicated volunteers needed to roll out the “green” carpet.
Talk To Us Directly:
- We can arrange a conversation with a Festival spokesperson – just ask!
- Visit the Dublin Irish Festival Media Page to download our latest news announcements, Festival photos and logos, or to apply for Media Credentials for the 2013 Dublin Irish Festival.
Event Sponsors:
Killian’s, Wendy’s, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Bushmills, IGS Energy, Giant Eagle, Hollywood Casino, Dublin Methodist Hospital-Ohio Health, Tansky Sawmill Toyota, Bob Evans, Cardinal Health, Allstate Dean Insurance, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Pet Palace, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Pepsi, Mezzo, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Clippers, ecopak, O’Neil Tents & Party Supplies, Live! Technologies, Kurtz Brothers, Golf Car Company, Marriott Columbus Northwest, Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin, Capital City Ice, Woodgamz, Reed Arts, Porta Kleen, Cult Marketing, J. Liu Restaurant and Bar, Bonefish Grill, Liberty Tavern/Dublin Village Tavern, Old Bag of Nails, Tim Hortons, Party Panache, Milano Florist, Roosters, DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines, Mezzo, Mary Kelley’s, Cinco Tacos, La Chatelaine, The Book Loft, WBNS 10TV, The Columbus Dispatch, alive!, CityScene, CD102.5, 97.1 The Fan, This Week, and Yelp.
About Us:
Irish attitude is all you need to experience the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, USA. For 26 years, the first weekend in August has been reserved for what is now the world’s second largest Irish celebration. More than 100,000 guests are expected this year. With seven stages, 65 acts and more than 535 performers, there is something for everyone. For more information, please visit dublinirishfestival.org.
Multimedia:
- Join the conversation, share your photos and stay up to date on the latest Festival news by following our official event hashtag, #DublinIrishFest2013.
- Become a fan of the Dublin Irish Festival on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest news and giveaways!
- Tweet with us! The Dublin Irish Festival is on Twitter, @DublinIrishFest.
- Follow the Dublin Irish Festival on Instagram @DublinIrishFest and share your favorite photos of the event!
- Watch and upload your favorite Dublin Irish Festival videos on YouTube.
Referenced Links:
- Dublin Irish Festival: http://dublinirishfestival.org/
- North America’s Top 100 Events: http://www.buses.org/News-Publications/Top-100/Current-Top-100-Issue
- World Festival and Event City: http://www.ifea.com/joomla2_5/index.php/industry-awards/world-festival-and-event-city-award-program/past-ifea-world-festival-and-event-cities/2012ifeaworldfestivalandeventcityrecipients
- Irish music: http://dublinirishfestival.org/entertainment/
- Food: http://www.dublinirishfestival.org/food/
- Sports: http://dublinirishfestival.org/sports/
- Culture http://dublinirishfestival.org/culture
- Ticket and Token Packages: http://dublinirishfestival.org/ticket-token-packages/
- Tickets: http://ow.ly/mnEAm
- Cultural activities: http://dublinirishfestival.org/culture
- Entertainment schedule: http://dublinirishfestival.org/entertainment/
- Sports Activities: http://dublinirishfestival.org/sports/
- Celtic Canines: http://dublinirishfestival.org/celtic-canines
- Vendors: http://dublinirishfestival.org/marketplace-and-emerald-isle
- Wendy’s Wee Folk Area: http://dublinirishfestival.org/wee-folk-area/
- Dublin Food Pantry: http://dublinfoodpantry.org
- Festival Schedule: http://dublinirishfestival.org/schedule/
- Sunday Services: http://dublinirishfestival.org/sunday-services/
- Frank Slavik: http://dublinirishfestival.org/frank-slavik-named-the-dublin-irish-festival-honorary-chair/
- IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K and Kids Dash: http://dublinirishfestival.org/igs-energy-dif-5k-and-kids-dash/
- Dub Crawl: http://dublinirishfestival.org/DubCrawl
- Volunteer: http://www.dublinirishfestival.org/volunteering/
- Media Page: http://dublinirishfestival.org/media/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DublinIrishFestival
- @DublinIrishFest: http://twitter.com/#!/DublinIrishFest
- @DublinIrishFest: http://instagram.com/DublinIrishFest
- YouTube: http://ow.ly/cdUYp
