Celtic Canines

Sponsored by Riverside Bank of Dublin

Meet and interact with Irish dog breeds while learning about their history, heritage and distinctive traits from some of the Midwest’s top breeders.

Celtic Canine Applications have closed for 2026.

Applications for the 2027 Festival will open in the fall. 

Hours

Friday
4-8 p.m.

Saturday
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Celtic Canines

Presentation Schedule

Friday
5 & 7 p.m.

Saturday
Noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

Sunday
Noon, 2 & 4 p.m.

Presentation Order

  1. Glen of Imaal Terrier
  2. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
  3. Kerry Blue Terrier
  4. Irish Terrier
  5. Red & White Setter
  6. Irish Setter
  7. Irish Water Spaniel
  8. Irish Wolfhound

*Breed presentations based on availability

Bog Ponies

Presentations

Saturday
1, 3 & 5 p.m.

Sunday
1 & 3 p.m.

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