The Irish Fair of Minnesota is back August 11th – 13th, 2023 in St. Paul, and there’s fun for the whole family. Plus kids are free!
I went last year and had a blast.
This is the 43rd annual Irish Fair of Minnesota and it’s been super popular every year. Tickets are FREE for kids 12 and under, and discounted for teens plus ages 55+!
About the Irish Fair of Minnesota:
“Irish or no, you’ll have fun if you go!”
The Irish Fair has a fantastic array of international, national, and local music, dance, storytelling, sports, cultural exhibits, native dogs, children’s activities, Irish hospitality options, and marketplace activities. Hundreds of talented musicians, dancers, and performers will take to seven outdoor stages on Harriet Island.
Musical entertainment this year includes internationally known as well as local performers such as Gaelic Storm, Socks in the Frying Pan, JigJam, Doolin’, Screaming Orphans, Clare Cunningham, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Boiled in Lead, and the Real Irish Comedy Tour.
Family fun!
Kids 12 and under are FREE and those aged 13 – 17 will receive a reduced ticket price.
Tickets are available online or at the gate.
Daily Pass – one day only Three-Day Weekend Pass
Adult (18 – 54) $20 Adult (18 – 54) $40
55+, 13 – 17 $12 55+, 13 – 17 $30
12 and under FREE 12 and under FREE
Check out this family fun schedule:
Saturday
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- 11 a.m. Irish Instrument Petting Zoo
- 12 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Hurling & Camogie for Kids
- 2 p.m. Lil Spud Run
- 3:15 p.m. Out Of The Mist Celtic Theatre: Page to Stage: Creative dramatics for young people
Sunday
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- 12:30 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. Hurling & Camogie for Kids
- 1:30 p.m. Out Of The Mist Celtic Theatre: Page to Stage: Creative dramatics for young people
- 2 p.m. Lil Spud Run
WHAT: The 43rd Irish Fair of Minnesota
WHEN:
Friday, Aug. 11 3 – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 12 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 13 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Harriet Island, Saint Paul, Minn.
TICKETS
General Admission tickets are for age 13 and over. Children 12 and under are FREE to attend.
NEW this year – Youth passes for those ages 13 – 17.
There are also weekend passes and VIP passes!
The Irish Fair of Minnesota is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Irish culture and our community.
Note: You can bring one bottle of water to the event.
Ticket and fair info can be found on their website here.
Want more Irish fun?
Have the kids make this cute Leprechaun Gnome Paper Craft!
