Accessibility Guide

Festival Guide for Seniors and Guests with Disabilities

Tickets

Senior Citizens who are Dublin residents can purchase discounted tickets at the Dublin Community Recreation Center beginning on July 19. Discounted tickets for Senior Citizens are also available at any admission gate.

Caregivers

The Dublin Irish Festival offers complimentary admission for a caregiver assisting a guest with a disability to the Festival. Tickets are available on-site at any admissions location. To be eligible, the guest with a disability must have a paid ticket or VIP pass. Caregivers must always remain with the guest and assist in their full participation at the Dublin Irish Festival.

Wheelchair Accessibility and Raised Viewing Platforms

The Dublin Irish Festival is wheelchair accessible. It takes place in Coffman Park and contains areas of grassy terrain that may be more difficult to maneuver. The Festival is accessible via sidewalks and streets.

There are raised viewing locations at the Dublin Stage and the Temple Bar Stage (formerly the Celtic Rock Stage). We ask that individuals who need to utilize the raised viewing platforms bring no more than 2 accompanying guests to the platform.

Accessibility Station and Wheelchair Rentals

There is an Accessibility Station located near the North Entrance Gate. A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the Accessibility Station, East Info Tent, Southeast Info Tent and at Festival Operations inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center. There is no cost for these wheelchairs, although an ID is required to be left for security.

Volunteers at the Accessibility Station can provide limited volunteer assistance for guests with disabilities.

The Accessibility Station can also provide information regarding our Take-a-Break Sensory Space, which is located inside the Development Building.

The Dublin Irish Festival offers schedules printed in large text. The schedule features all entertainment on the various stages throughout the 2026 Dublin Irish Festival.

Large print schedules are available and can be requested by emailing events@dublin.oh.us or calling 614-410-4545 by Friday July 17, 2026. A limited supply of large print schedules are available at the Accessibility Station located near the north entrance to the Dublin Irish Festival.

Service Animals

Trained Service Animals are welcome at the Dublin Irish Festival. Service animals are defined as dogs that have been trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities. Service animals must be leashed, under the owner’s control and must always display appropriate behavior while visiting the Dublin Irish Festival. Animals must meet the definition of a Service Animal to be admitted into the Dublin Irish Festival.

Take-a-Break Sensory Space

Should a guest with a neurodivergent disability become overstimulated or need some downtime, the Take-a-Break Sensory Space is available. Located inside the Development Building near the East Entrance, City of Dublin Recreation Services offers a calming place with sensory activities and equipment.

Take-a-Break Sensory Space Hours of Operation

The Take-a-Break Sensory Space operates limited hours during the Dublin Irish Festival.

Friday, July 31, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

*Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.

Sensory Bags

A limited number of sensory bags, including sound-reducing headphones and sensory tools, are available to be signed out for the day at Take-a-Break Sensory Space.

Bags must be returned to Take-a-Break Sensory Space at the end of each visit and are sanitized before the next use.

It is free to use a sensory bag, but guests signing out a sensory bag must provide their contact information to check out a Sensory Bag.

Restrooms and Companion Restrooms

The Dublin Irish Festival offers accessible restrooms throughout Festival grounds. The Dublin Community Recreation Center has companion facilities with additional space and privacy for individuals who may need assistance from a member of their party, including an adult changing table. Guests needing access to the companion restrooms should proceed to the Welcome Desk inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center for assistance.

Nursing Facility

Nursing facilities are available in the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Guests needing access to the nursing facility should proceed to the Welcome Desk inside the Dublin Community Recreation Center for assistance.

Rest Stops/Water

The Dublin Irish Festival offers covered, shaded areas to rest throughout the Festival. In addition, the Festival offers free water refill stations. Please bring a reusable water bottle to take advantage of the refill station.

Accessible Parking/Shuttles

Accessible parking is available at the Dublin Community Recreation Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Please have your placard visible to access the DCRC Parking Lot. Additional accessible parking is located at Metro Place. Accessible shuttles are available from Metro Place to the Dublin Irish Festival.

Dublin Connector

The Dublin Connector bus will operate special hours for the Dublin Irish Festival. Senior Citizens and individuals with disabilities can call 1.833.742.7333 to schedule a ride. The Dublin Connector is reserved for City of Dublin residents.

One caregiver may join the rider and must be included in the reservation.

Pickup/Drop-off location – Main entrance of the DCRC (near the flagpole and the Abbey Theater)

Hours
Friday 4-8 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Golf Cart Shuttles

The Dublin Irish Festival does not provide shuttle service inside the Festival. There are covered areas guests may use to rest while enjoying the Dublin Irish Festival.

The Dublin Irish Festival does provide complimentary accessible shuttles to and from Metro Place to the Dublin Irish Festival.

Lighting Sensitivity

Lighting, especially after dark, and amplified sound are used extensively throughout the Dublin Irish Festival.  Should you or any member of your party have a photosensitivity, seizure disorder, or sensitivity to loud noises, we recommend consulting your physician prior to your visit.

Food Allergies or Sensitivity

Several vendors at the Dublin Irish Festival offer food to accommodate your dietary needs. Refer to the Dublin Irish Festival website or official App for further information.