Festival Admission

Tickets for the 2026 Festival go on sale March 2, 2026

Tickets are sold online, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (select dates) and at the Festival gates. Buy early and save! Children 11 and under are free and do not require a ticket.

On Sunday, Aug. 2, guests will receive free admission between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation for the Dublin Food Pantry. Guests must be in line at an admission gate before 11 a.m. to receive free admission. Guests that arrive at the gates at 11 a.m. or after may still donate to the food pantry, but must have a ticket to enter the Festival. Please allow ample time for traffic and parking.

Online Only

One-Day Tickets

March 2 – 31 $17
April 1 – July 18 $20
July 19 – Aug. 2 $25

Online Only

Weekend Pass

March 2 – 31 $35
April 1 – July 31 $50

Online Only

Group Tickets

March 2 – Aug. 2 $17

Must purchase 30 or more tickets.

Online Only

Family Pack

March 2 – 31 $40
April 1 – July 18 $55
July 19 – Aug. 2 $70

Two one-day tickets and two Pot O' Gold wristbands.

Sold at Dublin Rec Center

Discount Tickets

July 19 – 30 $20

One-day tickets only.

Must be a Dublin Resident, Military, Senior (60+) or Student - ID required

Check your address here

At The Festival

One-Day Tickets

General Admission $30
Discount* $20

Credit Cards and mobile payments are the only forms of payment accepted on-site, cash is not accepted at the Festival gates.

*Military, Senior (60+) or Student - ID required

Not sure if you are a resident? Check your status here.

Address Checker

Do you have a Dublin address, but not sure if you are a Dublin resident? Use the address checker to confirm. Dublin residents will be listed in green as Rec Services: City Resident. Those identified as Rec Services: Outside Corp and School District or Rec Services: Dublin School District Resident are not eligible for the resident discount unless they are a senior, military, or student.

For ticket inquiries, please contact Community Events at tickets@dublin.oh.us or (614)-410-4545.

REFUND POLICY: All ticket sales are final. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event. However, we are unable to accommodate refund requests, including but not limited to travel disruptions and inclement weather.

VIP CLUBS

All VIP passes include Festival admission and access to private restrooms and bars. New this year: Skip the line with our VIP Express Entrances at the North and East Entrance Gates. Children ages four and older require a pass to enter VIP clubs.

VIP Club Perks

Pot O’ Gold Playland

This attraction is recommended for ages 2-11. The Pot O’ Gold Playland will close at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Ways To Save

Purchase your tickets early

The earlier you buy, the more you save!

Arrive early on Sunday

On Sunday, Aug. 2, receive free admission if arriving between 9:30-11 a.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the Dublin Food Pantry.

Buy a Family Pack

Buy two one-day tickets and two Pot O’ Gold Playland tickets and save!

Volunteer at the Festival

Receive free admission the day you volunteer + another free admission to bring a guest or enjoy the Festival another day.

Sign up for the Festival 5K

Register for the 5K and receive one free admission.

Admissions Policies

RE-ENTRY POLICY

Same-day re-entry to the Festival is available. Guests must receive a handstamp to re-enter.

PERMITTED ITEMS
  • Up to two sealed non-alcoholic beverages per person (up to a total of 1 liter).
  • EMPTY reusable water bottle (can be filled at complimentary water refill stations or with a beverage purchased on Festival grounds)
  • One small insulated soft-sided bag, no larger than standard 6-pack size (6” x 8” x 5”) per person.
  • Folding camp chairs (without canopies)
PROHIBITED ITEMS/ACTIVITIES
  • Alcohol
  • Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, etc. inside Festival
  • Fireworks of any kind
  • Tents and canopies
  • Glass bottles
  • Hard-sided coolers
  • Soft-sided insulated bags larger than standard 6-pack
  • Peddling or soliciting and the distribution of handbills inside the Festival
  • Pets of any kind except working dogs and registered Celtic Canines
  • Smoking under tents or in a building on Festival grounds

All bags will be subject to search upon entry to Festival grounds.

If a patron brings any item onto the Festival grounds that is deemed a nuisance or danger to others, they must remove the item from the property upon request.

JUVENILE CURFEW

Minors under 18 years of age who are unaccompanied by a parent or guardian will not be allowed on Festival grounds after 9 p.m.

Rules are subject to change

More Questions?

Visit the FAQ page for hours of operations, where to park and more.

EAT

Allergen & Dietary Restrictions

Peanut-Free Options

  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events
  • Dell’s Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee – Nut-free options (facility carries nuts)
  • Dos Hermanos
  • Graeter’s Ice Cream
  • Kona Ice
  • Matus Enterprises
  • Monster Baby Donuts

Pescatarian Options

  • Big Bamboo’s Caribbean Grill – Fish & Chips, Crab Cake Sandwich, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Po-Boy, Fish Po-Boy
  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events – Wild Caught Salmon Filet, Blue Lump Crab Cake
  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
  • The Celtic Pig – Fish and Chips

Vegetarian Options

  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck – Grilled Cheese, Cheese Quesadilla
  • Gosia’s Pierogies – Pierogies
  • Hey Hey – Sauerkraut Balls, Irish Potato Pancakes, Cabbage and Noodles
  • Monster Baby Donuts
  • Old Bag of Nails Pub – Fried Pickles, Mac & Cheese, French Fries
  • RKP Vending – Jumbo Hot Pretzels, French Fries
  • Snow Sisters
  • Squeaky’s Cheese Curds – Fried Cheese Curds
  • Swensons Drive Ins – Salad Boys (veggie patty sandwich)
  • The Irish Baker – Scones, Shortbread, Soda Bread, Brown Breads
  • Tortilla Street Food
  • Virginia Vendor Food Services Inc – Hummus, Falafel, Veggie Platter, Fries
  • Whole World – Vegetarian Irish Stew, Caesar Salad

Vegan Options

  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events – Portobello Mushroom
  • Lehman’s Concessions – Dairy-free Smoothies
  • Snow Sisters
  • Tortilla Street Food
  • Virginia Vendor Food Services Inc – Falafel, Veggie Platter, Fries

Gluten-Free Options

  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events – Potato Hash, Salmon, Pork Chop, Portobello, Dill Sauce
  • Celtic Pig – Pork & Brisket, Haggis (without gravy)
  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck – Bisque, Chowder (corn tortillas available)
  • Dell’s Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee
  • Dos Hermanos
  • Graeter’s Ice Cream
  • Hey Hey – Pulled Pork, Brisket, Stuffed Cabbage, Irish Potato Pancakes (all GF)
  • Matus Enterprises
  • Lehman’s Concessions – Smoothies
  • RKP Vending
  • Schmidt’s of German Village – Available upon request
  • Snow Sisters
  • Swensons Drive Ins – Available upon request
  • The Almond Shop – All gluten-free except Honey Roasted Cashews and Jalapeño Cheddar Peanuts
  • Tortilla Street Food
  • Virginia Vendor Food Services Inc
  • Whole World – Caesar Salad