28th Annual Buffalo Irish Festival

at the Hamburg Fairgrounds

Fri., Aug. 28nd from 5pm-11pm - - - Sat., Aug. 29rd from 12pm-11pm - - - Sun., Aug. 30th from 12pm-9pm

(716) 743-9348 for more info

August 28-30, 2009

  • three stages of continuous Irish entertainment from the US, Canada and Ireland
  • original Irish-American historical theater production
  • traditional music, folk music, celtic rock, step- and set-dancing
  • Irish language classes, beginners through expert
  • Genealogy experts on hand for personal guidance
  • 25-30 national touring shops of exclusively Irish goods and crafts
  • Irish authors and book signings
  • Traditional Irish foods and beverages, much of it imported from Ireland
  • Raffle to win a trip for two to Ireland
  • History of the Irish in Buffalo in display, maps and theater
  • Souvenir festival shirts and programs
  • Sunday morning bi-lingual Catholic mass
  • Opening Parade of the 32 County Flags of Ireland
  • Much, much, more
next year's dates: August 27-29, 2010

General Info

Sponsorships

Fairgrounds Map

Hotels

Vendors

Directions

 Genealogy Exhibit
Pre-Sale Tickets

Entertainment Schedule

Parade of 32 Counties

2009 Entertainers
Trip to Ireland Raffle

Irish Theater

Sunday Mass

Irish Language Lessons  

Participation Organizations

 

Contact Us
 

Admission Prices: $12 for Adults --- $10 for kids 4-12 and seniors (over 60)

Pre-Sale Tickets ($8) Now Available at:

Tara Gift Shoppe -- Dublin House -- Buffalo Brewpub -- Shannon Pub


FREE ADMISSION 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th  FOR THE 32-COUNTY PARADE (starts promptly at 5:30pm)
FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th FROM 10:00AM -10:30AM FOR 
SUNDAY MASS
Headquarters Hotel (where the bands are staying) -- Hamburg Quality Inn -- (716) 649-0500 -- Ask for the special $99 Buffalo Irish Festival rate, while it lasts -- 5440 Camp Road (NY 75) -- Hamburg, NY 14075 -- Same hotel as past years, renovated and renamed.


Featuring an original theatrical presentation of ...

"Uniontown"

Produced by Mary Kate O'Connell

 

 Many Thanks to our Sponsors:

Produced by Buffalo Irish Dot Com, to benefit Irish Culture in Buffalo, New York


2009 Festival Tee-Shirts!

Long Sleeve T-Shirts Available in White (M,L,X,2X); Grey (M,L,XL); Natural (L,XL) -- $10 shipped

Short-Sleeve T-Shirts Available in White (S,M,L,2X,3X,YS,YM); Grey (S,2X,3X,YS,YM); Natural (S,L,XL,3X,YS,YM) -- $15 shipped

Email us at BufIrish@aol.com, we'll be in contact for payment.

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