Join Us For The 2026 Barry’s Irish Festival of Rochester !!!

Welcome to The 7th Annual Barry’s Irish Festival of Rochester, to be held on Friday August 21st AND Saturday August 22nd at The Webster Fireman’s Field!!!

—> We invite everyone to join us in celebrating our shared love and passion for all things Irish:) The Festival is built for the whole Family and filled with Live Irish Music, Kids Crafts & Games, Food Trucks and Irish Brews, Lawn Games, Rochester Cocktail Revival Bartender Battle, Raffles, Arts & Craft Vendors, Kilt Wearing Contest, Irish Dancers, Bagpipers, and so much more!!!

DATE(S):
Friday August 21st AND Saturday August 22nd

TICKETS:

All Tickets are vaild for BOTH Friday AND Saturday!!! Kids 16 and under are Free.
Tickets are available The Day of The Event(s) or at a discounted rate on “Eventbrite” - just follow the Link below and be sure to apply Promo. Code “Irish” for a special Thank You discount:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../barrys-irish-festival-of...

TIME:

Friday 4pm-9:30pm

AND

Saturday 10am-10pm

LOCATION:

Webster Fireman’s Field

FRIDAY August 21st Festivities:

• 4:00pm Gates Open!!!
• 5:00-8pm Irish Spirits Tastings
• 5:00pm Rochester Academy of Irish Dance
• 5:30pm Hurling and Gaelic Football Matches Presented and played by The ROC City Gaelic Irish Sports and Culture Club!!!
• 5:35pm “Crossmolina”
• 6:20pm ROC City Guardians Pipes and Drums
• 6:40pm “The Irish Lassies”
• 7:40pm Raffle Winner Announced
• 8:00-9:30pm “Celtic Cross”

SATURDAY August 22nd Festivities:

• 10 am Gates Open!!!
• 10:00am Traditional Irish Music Session led by John Ryan
• 11:00am “ROC City Guardians Pipes & Drums”
• 11:20am USA & Irish National Anthems - Russ Conlon
• 11:30am East Rochester High School Band- Róiśn Dubh
• 12:00 - 3:00 Kids Activities,Events, & Crafts
• 12:00Noon Jamieson Irish Dance
• 12:25pm “Gavin Barry’s Rebel Banjo Circus”
• 12:55pm “Cuisle Mo Chroí”
• 1-3:00pm Enjoy Complimentary Spirits on The Tasting Trail
• 1:00 - 6:00pm Irish History Talking Tent led by Dr. Patrick Miller!!!
• 1:45pm Field Goal Contest and Catch That Ball Contest!
• 2:15pm “Connemara Social Club”
• 3pm Cornhole Tournament begins!!!
• 3:05pm “Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes & Drums”
• 3:25pm Kilt Wearing Contest with Trophy
• 3:55pm “Rusty Kettle”
• 4:00 - 7:00pm Rochester Cocktail Revival Bartender Battle!!! (Everyone 21+ gets a free sample from each bartender & then votes on their favorite! A winner will be declared!)
• 4:45pm “ROLL THAT CABBAGE” Competition
• 5:05pm Scoil Rince Branwen Irish Dance
• 5:25pm “Lucky Enough & Everheart”
• 6:15pm Doyle Irish Stick Fighting Presentation
• 6:23pm Official “Guests of Honor” Presentation
• 6:30pm “The Dave North Trio”
• 7:25pm Cornhole Tournament Trophy Presentation
• 7:30pm Winner of The RCR Bartender Battle Announced
• 7:40pm Billy Herring of “1916”
• 8:35pm Final Raffle Winner Announced
• 8:50pm “Himself” performs!

—> Raffles Winners Announced throughout the day on Saturday

—> Full Beer and Cocktail Bar

—> Food Trucks:
• Sammies n’ Sweets with Red Osier
• Webster Hots
• Macarollin
• Caifé Erin
• Schutt’s Apple Mill
• Weekday Brew Lemonade and Coffee
• Reservoir Dogs

—> Spirit Samplings from: Irlandés Tequila, Barry’s Irish Cream, Keeper’s Heart Irish Whiskey, Lost Irish Whiskey, and more!

—> 40 + Craft Vendors

*** Bar Tips going towards The AOH efforts of building Rochester’s Irish Community Center

*** Portion of Raffle Proceeds going towards Bella’s Bumbas and their global efforts of providing wheel chairs to children in need

—> Thank You to All of our Sponsors:
• IDE Family of Dealerships
• McAllister Sign Inc.
• Fabulous Flowers
• Guinness
• Keeper’s Heart Whiskey
• Skurnik
• Irlandés Tequila
• Spice of Life Productions

Good To Know:

* Camping overnight allowed
* Bring Lawn Chairs
* ATM’s on site
* Tents and Pavilions in place
* Parking Located at the South Entrance Lot off Sanford Street
* Festival Merch. Available
* Kids 16 and Under are Free
* All Tickets are Valid for BOTH Friday and Saturday
* Re-Entry Allowed both days
* Sign Up for Cornhole Tournament and Kilt Contest at Front Entrance Table
* Guide/Service Dogs Allowed

Please Drink Responsibly
Uber, Lyft, and other ride sharing encouraged

—> For Festival Tickets and Information, head to the following Link and be sure to apply Promo. Code “Irish” for a special Thank You Discount:

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../barrys-irish-festival-of...

BANDS:

* Billy Herring of “1916”
* Gavin Barry’s Rebel Banjo Circus
* The Irish Lassies
* Celtic Cross
* Traditional Irish Music Session led by John Ryan
* ROC City Guardians Pipes and Drums
* Chisle Mo Chroí
* Connemara Social Club
* East Rochester HS Band- Róiśn Dubh
* Rusty Kettle
* Crossmolina
* Lucky Enough and Everheart
* The Dave North Trio
* Himself

For Sponsorship Opportunities:
E-Mail us at:
Barrysirishpub@gmail.com

To Become a Volunteer:
E-Mail us at:
Barrysirishpub@gmail.com

To Become a Food and/or Craft Vendor:
E-Mail us at:
Barrysirishpub@gmail.com