Wednesday, Oct 21

Dublin Irish Festival Wins Eight International Awards for Festival Excellence

 

DUBLIN, Ohio — The Dublin Irish Festival continues to earn international recognition for its creativity, digital engagement and festival experience, bringing home eight awards from the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) / Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition.

The Pinnacle Awards recognize outstanding achievements in festival and event production, marketing, promotion, operations and community outreach. Awards are presented across 67 categories, celebrating the creative work and dedication that bring festivals and events to life around the world.

Gold

  • Best Social Video Series
  • Best Event Website
  • Best Event Mobile Application/ Adaptive Website

Bronze

  • Best Multimedia Component
  • Best Single Magazine Display Ad
  • Best T-Shirt Design
  • Best Hat
  • Best Instagram Site

Since 1988, the Dublin Irish Festival has brought the sights, sounds and traditions of Ireland to Coffman Park during the first weekend in August. As one of the nation’s premier Irish festivals, the three-day celebration welcomes visitors to experience Irish music, dance, culture, food and family-friendly activities while fostering a strong sense of community.

The Dublin Irish Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary Aug. 6-8, 2027, marking four decades of sharing Irish culture and community with visitors from near and far.

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Allergen & Dietary Restrictions

The Dublin Irish Festival offers a variety of food options to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions and preferences. Please check with each vendor for specific preparation details and cross-contamination concerns.

Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events

  • 3 Potato Hash with Dill Sauce — Gluten-free
  • Corned Beef Hash — Gluten-free, Dairy-free (leave off cheese)
  • Portobello Hash or Portobello Salad — Gluten-free, Vegetarian; Dairy-free and Vegan (leave off cheese)
  • Salmon Hash or Salmon Salad — Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Pescatarian

Dos Hermanos Taco Truck

Items without flour tortillas are gluten-free, including:
  • Tacos
  • Burrito Bowls
  • Loaded Nachos

Fat Boy Q

Gluten-free options include:
  • Brisket
  • Pulled Pork
  • Ribs

Get Loaded Food Truck

  • All French fry combinations are gluten-free.

Graeter’s Ice Cream

  • Sorbet — Dairy-free
  • Most flavors are gluten-free.

Kona Ice

  • All flavors are allergen-free.

Matus Enterprises, LLC

  • Kettle popcorn and caramel popcorn are dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free.

Schmidt’s of German Village

Gluten-free options include:
  • All sausages without a bun
  • German Potato Salad
  • Kraut

Snow Sisters

Allergy-friendly options include:
  • Snow Cones — Allergy-free
  • Dippin’ Dots — Gluten-free and dairy-free options available
  • Lemonade — Allergy-free
  • Bottled Water — Allergy-free

The Columbus Coffee Co.

  • Gluten-free options available.

Tortilla Street Food

  • Gluten-free options
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Whole World

Vegetarian options include:
  • Vegetarian Stew
  • Caesar Salad