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ADMISSION
Hours
Friday, August 3
4 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday, August 4
11 a.m. – Midnight
Sunday, August 5
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
No pets admitted. Only Celtic Canine participants with credentials or service dogs will be permitted on Festival grounds
Ticket Prices
General (Ages 13 – 59)
$10 – Aug. 5/at Festival
Senior (60+), Students (with valid ID) & Military
$8 – Aug. 5/at Festival
Weekend
$23 – online until Aug. 4
Children 12 and under are free (Will need to buy $10 wristband to participate in Pot O’ Gold Playland)
Credit Cards accepted for tickets online and at entrance gates. The Festival accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover
ATM ACCESS
ATM machines are located throughout Festival grounds.View Festival map with ATM locations
ALCOHOL AND BEVERAGE SALES
Beverage token sales are located throughout Festival grounds. Tokens are required for all beverages purchased from Festival alcohol, soda and water stands; cash not accepted. Food vendors and beverage tastings do not accept beverage tokens. Alcohol sales end 30 minutes prior to closing and soda; water sales continue until closing. Tokens are $2 each
- Soda & water – 1 token
- Cocktails & Select Wines – 3 tokens
- Beer – 3 tokens
- Premium Wines - 5 tokens
- Bushmills 10 year old Malt – 5 tokens
Tokens may only be used at the beverage locations, tokens may not be used at food vendor or beverage tasting locations.View Festival map with token booth locations
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BABY CHANGING STATIONS
Changing stations are located near the East Festival entrance, Nationwide Children’s Hospital mobile unit near Pot O’ Gold Playland and in the Dublin Community Recreation Center
BAGPIPES
There will be a number of pipe and drum groups performing throughout the Festival. Join us at the Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfield Sports area for Bagpipe showcases.
BEVERAGE TOKENS
See Alcohol and Beverage Sales
BIKE PARKING SPONSORED BY DUBLIN METHODIST HOSPITAL
Ride your bike to the Festival to save gas and get in shape. Park in the complimentary Bike Parking areas located west of the Dublin Community Recreation Center or at the corner of Coffman Rd. and Emerald Pkwy near Coffman High School.
BREAKFAST
Sunday, August 5 from 9:45 a.m.- Noon. The traditional Irish breakfast will be prepared by The Irish Baker, Claddagh Irish Pub and Mary Kelley’s. Bob Evans and Katie’s Pancakes will offer a Traditional American Breakfast
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CELTIC CANINES
The Celtic Canine area offers guests the opportunity to get an up-close look and even pet some of Irelands most loved breeds. Only pre-registered Celtic Canines with credentials may be on Festival Grounds. Celtic Canines may not enter any buildings. Click here for more information
CELTIC ROCK CLUB
Open to members only, the Celtic Rock Club is a VIP area with fantastic views of the entertainment on the Killian’s Celtic Rock Stage. Click here for more information on becoming a member
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
The Wee Folk area is located at the southeast end of the Festival
Friday
4:30 – 10 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
For more information on the Wee Folk area click here
COOLERS
No hard- sided coolers are permitted on Festival grounds. Guests may bring small insulated soft-sided bags not larger than standard 6-pack size (6” x 8” x 5”), one per person. Guests may not bring alcohol into the Festival and all bags and coolers are subject to search
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DANCE LESSONS
The Cardinal Health Ceili Dance Tent allows spectators to take part in the traditional form of Irish dance and offers dance lessons
DIRECTIONS
Click here for a map and directions
DUB CLUB
Experience the 25th Anniversary of the Dublin Irish Festival from the Dub Club. This VIP area offers an exceptional view of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Dublin Stage. Members have access to a private bar and restrooms. This package offers individual guests daily access to the Dub Club and Festival admission tickets. Click here to become a member
DUB CRAWL
Stroll through Historic Dublin and experience all it has to offer at the Dub Crawl. Shops, restaurants and bars will be hopping with street side music and dance to celebrate the start of the 25th annual Dublin Irish Festival. Thursday, August 2: 5 p.m. – Midnight
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EMERALD CLUB
The Emerald Club is a private pavilion in the heart of Festival grounds. It provides a comfortable way to relax while listening to the music of the Time Warner Cable Trinity Stage. Click here to become a member
ENTERTAINMENT
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5K and Kids Fun Run/Walk
The Dublin Irish Festival/IGS 5K and Kids Fun Run/Walk will take place on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. and will begin and end in Historic Dublin. New in 2012, you will want to be sure to bring the kids out for the 1st annual FunRun/Walk taking place just before the 5K. This event will be the kick-off to the DubCrawlRegisteration and more information
FEIS (Pronounced “Fesh”)
The Adult Feis competition is on Friday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 p.m. (warm-up starts at 7:30 p.m.), at the Cardinal Health Ceili Dance Tent.The Columbus Feis takes place at Dublin Coffman High School on Saturday, Aug. 4. A separate admission price is charged. For more information visit www.columbusfeis.com. The Parade of Champions is a dance performance, featuring the winners from Saturday’s Feis contest will take place Saturday.
FESTIVAL FINALE
The 2012 Finale will be at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Dublin Stage on Sunday at 8 p.m.
FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE
Official Dublin Irish Festival merchandise is available at the Festival and online. Choose from T-shirts, hats, pint glasses, bottle openers and more! Location: Near the east and southeast entrance gates
FIREWORKS
No fireworks are permitted. No fireworks will be displayed
FIRST AID
Located at the southwest, north and east entrances and staffed by Washington Township Fire Department
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GATHERINGS AT THE POND
Family gatherings, reunions, non-profit organizations, civic associations and others are discovering Gatherings at the Pond, a private space in Coffman Park near the Dublin Community Recreation Center where groups can get together during the Festival. Learn more about how to book this space
GRAVY
Bob Evans has really tasty Sausage Gravy. You should try it
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HANDICAP PARKING
Located in the north parking lot of the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC). A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Information Tents and at Festival Operations in the DCRC.
HANDICAP RESTROOMS
Accessible restrooms are available at any of the temporary or permanent bathroom locations on-site. Click here for the Festival map and restroom locations
HIGHLAND HEAVYWEIGHT GAMES
These traditional Gaelic games consisting of events with heaving, lifting and tossing, will be on display a the Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfield Sports Area.
HOTELS
Visit www.irishisanattitude.com or call 800-245-8387
HURLING
It’s a sport, of course! A team sport of ancient Gaelic origin, and played with sticks called hurleys. Visit the the Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfield Sports Area to check out this unique and fast-paced game.
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INFORMATION TENTS
Complimentary services include: wheelchairs, lost and found, and answers to your questions about the Festival and the Dublin area. Click here to view Information Tent locations
IRISH COMMUNITY PRIDE PARADE
Representatives from local Irish organizations showcase pride in their heritage.
IRISH CONTESTS
At 3 p.m. Sunday, visit the Wendy’s Wee Folk Stage where Skelly the Leprechaun will emcee three contests in the categories of: Reddest hair, greenest eyes & most freckles. These contests are open to guests of all ages. Age categories: 8 & under, 9 to 17 and Adults. See “Kilts” to learn about the first “Best Legs In a Kilt” Contest.
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JIG
Did you know the Festival holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Irish Jig? The record breaking achievement included 10,036 DIF participants on August 4, 2007
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KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
KILTS
What Irish Festival would be complete without kilts? Take a gander at some gorgeous gams in our first annual Best Legs is a Kilt contest. Interested in showing off your legs? Come to the Time Warner Trinity Stage Sunday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. donning a kilt and your best calves!
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LOST CHILDREN
Lost children should be taken to the nearest Information Tent. Locate it on the Festival Map
LOST AND FOUND
Lost items may be turned in at any Information Tent or in Festival Operations inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Guests may complete a lost item form so they may be contacted if the item is later found. All items will be kept for one month after the Festival at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. To inquire about lost items post-Festival call 614-410-4545
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MAPS
See DIRECTIONS
MASS
See SUNDAY SERVICES
MUSIC LOVER VIP EXPERIENCE
Experience the 25th Dublin Irish Festival like never before. This new VIP package offers the opportunity to enjoy the VIP areas of both the Dub Club and the Celtic Rock Club. Choose which you would like to attend on Saturday and Sunday and receive a ticket for one day at each club and a Saturday and Sunday Festival Admission ticket.
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NO-SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted under any tents or in any buildings at the Festival.
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ON-SITE GUIDE
Guides will be available at each entry gate
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PARKING
PARTICIPANT TICKETS
All Festival participants including exhibitors, entertainers, vendors and volunteers, will need tickets to enter grounds through the gates located at each entrance
PETS
No pets, only exhibit (Celtic Canines with credentials) and service dogs are allowed on Festival grounds.
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QUESTIONS?
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REDHEADS
Join fellow redheads for the Midwest’s Largest Gathering of Redheads photo shoot. There will be a group photo opportunity, Sunday, 5 p.m. at the Tansky Toyota Greenfields Sports Area bleachers.
RE-ENTRY
Same day re-entry is allowed. Guests may have their hands stamped when they exit the Festival grounds for later re-entry.
RV PARKING
For participant ticket holders, RV parking is available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. For Festival guests, RVs may be parked at Metro Center
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SCHOLARSHIP
The Deadline is March 1st, 2012 to apply for the Dublin Irish Festival Scholarship.
SEATING
More than 8,000 chairs are provided at the entertainment venues. There is no need to bring lawn chairs. Lawn chairs are not prohibited but discouraged.
SENIORS
Did you know Seniors (60+) can purchase Festival tickets at a discount price? Click here for more information
SHUTTLES
See PARKING
SPORTS
The Tansky Sawmill Toyota Greenfields Sports area is packed with energetic and eye popping Celtic sports action all weekend long. Click here for more information
SUNDAY SERVICES
Celebrate your faith at one of six Sunday services. There’s something for everyone who wants to worship, celebrate or learn about Irish culture. For more information click here
SUNSCREEN
Bring plenty of it so you don’t have skin to match your red hair.
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TASTINGS
Tickets to any of the available beer, whiskey and mead tastings may be purchased at the Creekside token booth with cash or credit card during Festival hours. Seating is limited. All tastings will take place at the Bushmills Whiskey Snug.
TAXI CABS
Available near the southeast and east entrances
TICKETS
See ADMISSION
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UISCE BEATHA (pronounced “isk-ihh bah-ha”)
The Gaelic term for whiskey, which is provided by Bushmills at the Festival!
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VOLUNTEERS
Call 614-410-4400 to volunteer or click here
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WATER
Available at the Festival for one token, guests may also bring as much water can fit in a small insulated soft-sided cooler not larger than standard 6-pack size (6” x 8” x 5”), one cooler per person. Guests may not bring alcohol into the Festival.
WHEELCHAIRS
There are a limited number of wheelchairs at the Information Tents and at Festival Operations in the Dublin Community Recreation Center. These are available as a complimentary service to guests, and on a first come, first served basis
WiFi
There is free WiFi available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center
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ZINC
Found in sunscreen, which we highly recommend you wear plenty of during the Festival!
