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Maryland Irish Festival Returns November 7-9 with All Things Irish

No Passport Needed, Timonium Fairgrounds

By Macaroni Kid Timonium-North Baltimore October 28, 2025

Weekend-long Event Includes Traditional and Contemporary Irish Music, Food & Drinks, Cultural Activities, Kids Zone, Vendors, Whiskey Tastings and More!


Join the fun November 7-9, 2025, when the Maryland Irish Festival returns to the Timonium Fairgrounds to celebrate 51 years! Rock out to contemporary Irish music or tap your toes to traditional tunes while watching an authentic Irish dance troupe take the stage. Enjoy delicious Irish food & drink, (yes we have champs, Irish Stew, Guinness & Tullamore DEW), soak in the cultural exhibits, browse beautiful gifts from dozens of regional vendors, and check out the children’s activities area, too.

• Friday Night Happy Hour 6-8 pm with $5 Beer and live music from Poehemia

• Saturday Night Irish Ceili at 9 pm led by Eammon De Cogian (Audience Participation Social Dance)

• Sunday Mass at 10:30am led by Fr. Collin Poston and Fr. Leo Patalinghug

• Saturday and Sunday Whiskey Tastings




The Article is Sponsored by the Maryland Irish Festival

51st Annual Maryland Irish Festival Presented by the Irish Charities of Maryland

Friday, November 7 from 6-11 p.m.

Saturday, November 8 from 12 noon- 11 p.m.

Sunday, November 9 from 12 noon- 6 p.m.

Timonium Fairgrounds in the Cow Palace, 2200 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21093

  ENTER TO WIN A FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS   

TICKET INFORMATION: Friday: Adults (18-64)- $18; Seniors (65 and above)- $10; Children

(under 17) and Active-duty military with ID- FREE

Saturday: Adults (18-64)- $25; Seniors (65 and above)- $20; Children

(under 17) and Active-duty military with ID- FREE

Sunday: Adults (18-64)- $18; Seniors (65 and above)- $10; Children

(under 17) and Active-duty military with ID- FREE

PARKING: Free parking is available on the Fairgrounds Lots

MORE INFO: For festival information, visit www.irishfestival.com