Where is the festival located?

Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 W. 147th St. Oak Forest, Il 60452

What are the 2024 Fest hours?

Fest Hours
Friday, August 21: 4:00 – 11:00pm
Saturday, August 22: 3:00 – 11:00pm
Sunday, August 23: 1:00 – 8:00pm

What is parking like at Irish Fest?

We offer plenty of free parking at Irish Fest as well as handicapped parking in our Main Lot that is located east of Chicago Gaelic Park’s main entrance.

If you’d like to purchase Premium Parking you can do so at the time of checkout when purchasing Irish Fest tickets.

Where should I have my Uber/Lyft drop me off?

Rideshare app users: If you get dropped off via Lyft or Uber, please be sure you are dropped off in our Main Fest Parking Lot. The lot is on the south side 147th street and there are signs that say Main Parking. The lot is East of the Chicago Gaelic Park building.

Drop-offs are not permitted in our main building parking lot nor the Premium Parking lot.

Are children allowed at Irish Fest?

Absolutely! Our Leprechaun Tent has kid friendly entertainment and activities. Stay tuned for updates about family friendly entertainment. You can purchase tickets for children at our Box Office.

Visitors aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult at all times – unsupervised youth under the age of 17 will not be admitted without supervising adult age 21 or older (proof of age will be required). The supervising adult can accompany as many as 3 youths.

Are there ATMs on the grounds?

Yes.

Can I leave the fest and come back?

Yes – please have your hand stamped before exiting. Electronic tickets can only be scanned once per entry.

I have more questions. Who can I contact?

Call (708) 687-9323 or email officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org

Does Irish Fest and its vendors accept credit/debit cards?

Yes.

Are wheelchairs and strollers allowed?

Yes.

Are pets allowed?

No pets allowed. Service animals are allowed.

Can I bring a bag to Irish Fest?

Yes, but please note that all bags are subject to search. No backpacks.

What items are not allowed at Irish Fest?

Weapons are not permitted at Irish Fest. Outside food and beverages cannot be brought into fest grounds. No masks (unless medically necessary), no hoodies, and no backpacks.

What behaviors are not permitted at Irish Fest?

No masks (unless required by a medical condition), no hoodies, and no backpacks.

Offensive gestures, rudeness, harassment, fighting, disruptive or obscene behaviors will be cause for removal from Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest.

Use of illegal substances or intoxication will not be tolerated and will also be cause for removal from Irish Fest.

What does my ticket include?

Includes access to all performances and vendors for the entire day of your ticket.

Can I bring my professional camera equipment?

Email marketing@chicagogaelicpark.org with photography requests. Please note all bags (including camera bags and gear) are subject to search.