Cultural Activities

The cultural area in the Dublin Irish Festival has greatly expanded and guarantees a wide variety of educational and entertaining exhibits.

Click here for a complete schedule of Cultural Activities.

Brian Boru's Ireland

Authentically garbed participants transport you back into Irish history when you visit this 10th century village.

Cultural Workshop Tent

Experience hands-on learning of Irish crafts and culture.

Civil War Reenactors

The 35th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers “First Irish” reenactment group will return to the Festival this year, bringing to life the story of a regiment of Irish soldiers fighting for their adopted country.

Genealogy

Professional genealogists from across the country will provide their services at this year's Festival.

Irish Wake Tent

The Wake Tent at the Festival is an authentic representation of a wake as it might have been in a family home in 1898.

Music Exhibits

In the music exhibits area, makers of the instruments associated with Ireland show off some of their beautiful instruments.

Music Workshops

Whether you bring your instrument or just want to hear the music, the music workshop tent will have non-stop instruction throughout the weekend.

Spoken Word

Hear fascinating tales from Irish history and mythology.

The Ward Irish Music Archives

Each year, the Ward Irish Music Archives bring a Irish music exhibit to the Dublin Irish Festival.