Back for our 4th year with an impressive line-up of sound and entertainment, our family-friendly music festival has something for everyone! Join us for a special 50th Anniversary edition of this popular festival which comes the day after our Golden Gala.

Headlining our festival: L.A.VATION—acclaimed U2 tribute band, making their 3rd appearance at the UICC.

Join us on Saturday, August 23 from 12-10 pm at the Irish Center for fun for the whole family! Featuring multiple stages (Wawona Gates, St. Patrick’s Room, and the Emerald Pub), this festival will showcase a variety of bands from tribute bands, Irish favorites, and also feature Irish Dancing from some of our local dance schools. Face painting and bounce house for kids during the afternoon hours, Irish Shoppe and other vendors, Wawona Gates—and more!

Band line-up

• LAvation—U2 tribute band

• The Hooks—Celtic Rock

• A License to Chill—Jimmy Buffet Tribute

• Awake-A Doors Experience

• Karl McHugh—Irish singer-songwriter

• Noise in the Room—SF Rock Band

• The Harps— Celtic Rock

• The Bracers— Early Reggae, Traditional Ska, New Rocksteady

• Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience— Celtic Rock

• Turf in the Bog— traditional Irish

• Shane Beirne—Irish singer-songwriter

• Dennis Doyle—harpist

Stage schedules will be announced in August.

Highlights Include:

• 4 stages

• Kid-friendly activities including face-painting and bounce house

• Community Art and UICC History Exhibition

• Keepers of the Steps Pop-Up Display—SF Irish Dance History Artifacts

• Dowling Library—Book Cart; Children’s Storytime; Irish Artifacts

• The Irish Center’s own Irish Shoppe with tasty treats from Ireland—new shipment of Taytos, Barry’s Tea, Cadbury’s chocolates, and more!

• Vendors announced soon!

• Food/drink concessions including fresh Shepherd's pies and a Taco Truck