The Annapolis Irish Festival is back in 2025-and now it's a two-day celebration! Join us Friday night for an exclusive adults-only event featuring two incredible bands, then return Saturday for a full day of Irish fun for all ages. Enjoy great live music, delicious food and drinks, and exciting Irish-themed vendors and activities.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 am: Festival Doors Open
11:00 am: Enclosed Axe Throwing
11:05 am: Opening Ceremonies to include Irish Dancers and Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums - Main Stage
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Hold Fast - Main Stage
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Irish dancers - Heritage Stage
01:45 pm - 2:45 pm: Poehemia - Main Stage
02:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Irish dancers - Heritage Stage
02:50 pm - 3:00 pm: Best Red Head Contest - Main Stage
03:15 pm - 4:15 pm: The Hooligans - Main Stage
03:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Irish dancers - Heritage Stage
03:30 pm - 4:15 pm: Guinness Mile - Lower Field
04:20 pm - 4:40 pm: Best Leg… Men in Kilts Contest - Main Stage
04:45 pm - 6:30 pm: SYR - Main Stage
06:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Irish dancers - Heritage Stage
07:00 pm - 9:00 pm:The High Kings - Main Stage
09:00 pm: Festival ends. Drive safely!