Kids and Family
Pot O' Gold Playland
More than 20 inflatables and activities in the South end of the Festival are a child's Pot O' Gold. Restrooms & tables are conveniently located within the playland. This area is recommended for ages 2-12. Height and weight requirements are posted at the entrance to each inflatable.
Hours
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 4-10 p.m. | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. |
*These are specific to the Pot O' Gold Playland
Purchase a Wristband
Purchase a wristband online for $20 or onsite for $25 each. Wristbands provide unlimited access to inflatables for one day. Wristband sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.
Online
| $20 | available through August 6 |
At Festival
| $25 | August 4-6 |
Wendy's Wee Folk Area
Irish Contests
Contestants will be crowned reddest hair, greenest eyes or most freckles. Age groups are 8 & under, 9 - 17 and Adult. There is no fee nor registration to participate. This contest takes place on the Wendy's Wee Folk Stage at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6.
Crafts
Stop by the Wendy's Wee Folk Area to create free Irish-inspired crafts. Whether your child is two years old or ten, there are crafts for all ages to enjoy. The Wendy's Wee Folk Area is located in the East Zone near the permanent playground.
Identi-Kid Program
To quickly relocate separated parents and their children, caregivers can stop by the Identi-Kid tent to obtain a free wristband that will display the child’s name, age and parent’s phone number. Identi-Kid tents are located near the East entrance and the Pot O’ Gold Playland.
Kids Highland Games
Participate in Highland activities on the sports field. Activities include caber toss and braemar stone just like the adults. This event takes place 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5
Wee Folk Stage Schedule
Friday
5:45 p.m.
Irish Fiddle Fusion
6:30 p.m.
Dance Performance & Instruction - Rankin Holland Irish Dance Academy
7:30 p.m.
Dance Instruction – The Shamrockers of Dublin
Saturday
11:30 a.m.
"A Taste of Tralee"-Caeli McDaniel
12:30 p.m.
Fables for Fun - Julie McGhee
1:30 p.m.
Dance Instruction-The Shamrockers of Dublin
2:30 p.m.
The Four-Leaf Shamrock & More Irish Magic - Michael Kasony O'Malley
3:30 p.m.
The Ballad of Farty McFee - James O. McVeigh
4:30 p.m.
"Sir Grace & the Big Blizzard" -Laura Treacy Bentley
5:30 p.m.
Little Miss Grubby Toes - Eddie Price
6:30 p.m.
Dance Performance & Instruction- Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance
Sunday
Noon
Storytime - John Locke
1 p.m.
Dance Performance & Instruction- Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance
2 p.m.
The Wind, the Wave & the Wandering Flame - Michael Kasony O'Malley
3 p.m.
Irish Contests – Reddest Hair, Greenest Eyes & Most Freckles
4:15 p.m.
Fun with Irish Magic - Marian Funk
5:15 p.m.
Dance Performance & Instruction- Rankin Holland Academy of Irish Dance