POSTPONED! Danbury Irish Festival Re-Scheduled To October

*****UPDATE***** The Greater Danbury Irish Festival has been postponed due to rain and will now be held on Oct. 7 & 8. Visit www.danburyirishfestival.org.

DANBURY, CT—In partnership with the City of Danbury, CityCenter Danbury and the Irish Embassy, the Greater Danbury Irish Festival Committee is proud to announce that the festival is back in Danbury. Attendees will experience the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isle at the free outdoor event which takes place rain or shine on the beautiful grounds of the CityCenter Danbury green.

With live Irish music all weekend long, Irish dance, cultural activities, Irish food, beer and a children's area with free entertainment, it's sure to be a weekend jam-packed with fun for all ages.

The brainchild of Gerry Curran, former President of the Danbury Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Irish Festival began in 1995 at Rogers Park in Danbury with the help of Sharon Higgins. Curran had the dream to bring an Irish music and culture festival to Danbury to raise money to benefit the Irish Club. Over the years, the festival grew and was moved to the Ives Center. After several years of rain impacting attendance, former festival Chairman William Knowles decided to move it to the grounds of the Danbury Portuguese Center, and now, it's back on the CityCenter Danbury green.

Cultural artwork showcases a broad range of Irish heritage including displays on Women of the Easter Rising, Book of Kells, Irish crochet, Irish language and classes, genealogy, Irish blessings, Irish literature, history of the potato famine, Irish traditional music history and classes.

Corned beef sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, food and beverages will be served by the Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians. The Danbury Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will be serving up Irish Hospitality in their tent which includes Irish coffee, brownies, cookies, Irish Soda Bread Loaf, pastries, scones, specialty breads, Sacred Grounds Coffee and more.

Vendors include UK Gourmet, Ogham Art, and more. Attendees can shop in the Irish Village with vendors selling traditional Irish gifts and jewelry, authentic Irish food, peruse gifts, Irish instruments, and other unique gift ideas from the Irish vendors who will sell their wares. The children's area will include carnival like games, face painting, games and fun.

The main stage hosts traditional Irish music with a modern flare including Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums, Tipperary Knights, Mighty Ploughboys, Ringrose & Freeman, Fiddleuisce & Friends and more. Three local dance schools will perform as well—Doherty-Petri School of Irish Dance, Thorne Academy of Irish Dance, and Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance.

The 2023 Greater Danbury Irish Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 and is presented by the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, the Irish Consulate in New York City, the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Foundation, the City of Danbury, and CityCenter Danbury. Please check our website for updates on entertainment, vendors, food and more. The festival will be held at 1 Ives St. Danbury, Conn.

The 2023 Greater Danbury Irish Festival is sponsored by UK Gourmet, Macaroni Kid Danbury, the City of Danbury, and CityCenter Danbury.

*Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Visit the festival website for details: www.danburyirishfestival.org