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Greater Danbury Irish Festival The 2026 Greater Danbury Irish Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26th & Sunday, Sept. 27th @ 12 noon both days at our club, 6 Lake Ave., Danbury.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors, Setaro Law Firm & UK Gourmet! ☘️ The Greater Danbury Irish Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 from 12 - 10 p.m. & Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. on the Danbury CityCenter Green! For more than two decades, the Greater Danbury Irish Festival has brought traditional Irish culture to the area through music, art, food and dance. It has been a vehicle to raise funds to open a cultural center focusing on all things Irish in our community. For two days, attendees will enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of Ireland as the GDICC & GDICF welcome artists, dancers, performers and musicians to the festival to showcase their talents and wares. Children and families will enjoy special activities such as face painting and arts and crafts. Young adults and foodies will sample traditional Irish fare from the Emerald Isle such as Guinness and Harp beers and of course good old corned beef and cabbage. Toes will be tapping and fingers will be snapping as people of all ages embrace all things Irish during this fun-filled weekend. Deck yourself out in your finest green and head down for a weekend of Irish culture you won’t soon forget! For more information please email [email protected] or call the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center at (203)739-0010.

☘️ THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING DAY 1! 🇮🇪A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Day 1 of the Greater Danbury Irish Fe...
10/04/2026

☘️ THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING DAY 1! 🇮🇪

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Day 1 of the Greater Danbury Irish Festival! We’re ready to do it all again today! 🎶💚

DAY 2 — TODAY | FESTIVAL OPENS AT 12 PM

🎶 Under the Big Tent
12:00 PM — Steve O’Tree
1:15 PM — Feel the Green
3:30 PM — Tipperary Knights

🎻 Inside in Heritage Hall
12:30 PM — Nora and Friends
2:00 PM — Ashurst Academy Dancers

👧 Kids Tent
1:15 PM — Children’s Costume Parade Line-Up
1:30 PM — Children’s Costume Parade

🎟️ RAFFLE DRAWING — 6:00 PM

Bring the family, grab some food, enjoy the music, and celebrate all things Irish! 🇮🇪☘️

We’ll see you today at noon! 💚

☘️🎶 🇮🇪 The Greater Danbury Irish Festival is TODAY! Come enjoy live Irish music, dancing, food, vendors and plenty of cr...
10/03/2026

☘️🎶 🇮🇪 The Greater Danbury Irish Festival is TODAY! Come enjoy live Irish music, dancing, food, vendors and plenty of craic — all FREE! Food by Back Door Chicken & Burgers as well as a full bar of cocktails, b**r, w**e, soft drinks and nonalcoholic beverages is available for purchase.

🎵 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Main Stage (Outside under the big tent)
🕛 12:00 PM — Opening Remarks
🎻 12:15–2:00 — Four Leaf Clippers
🎶 2:15–4:00 — Shocking Green
☘️ 5:15–7:00 — Mighty Ploughboys
🎸 7:15 PM — Jesse Ofgang Trio of the Red Hot Chili Pipers

Heritage Hall Cultural Room (Inside in the back room)
🏐 2:00 PM — Irish Sports
🎶 3:00 PM — Owen McDonnell & the Bagpipes
🎻 4:00 PM — Andy McGann CCE Comhaltas

☘️ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Main Stage (Outside under the big tent)
🎶 12:00–1:00 — Steve O’Tree
🎵 1:15–3:00 — Feel the Green with Dean McGreen & Donna O’Ball
☘️ 3:30–5:45 — Tipperary Knights

Heritage Hall (Inside in the back room)
🎶 1:00 PM — Bobby Morrill
💃 2:00 PM — Ashurst Academy Irish Dancers
🎶 3:00 PM — Bobby Morrill

📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Ave., Danbury
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING!

🗓️ Saturday: 12 PM–10 PM
🗓️ Sunday: 12 PM–6 PM

💎 Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor, Setaro Law Firm, and all of our generous sponsors!

🇮🇪 Bring your family, your friends and your dancing shoes!

☘️ FLASHING BACK TO 2019 @ THE PORTUGUESE CLUB! ☘️ As we get ready for another Greater Danbury Irish Festival, we’re loo...
10/03/2026

☘️ FLASHING BACK TO 2019 @ THE PORTUGUESE CLUB! ☘️ As we get ready for another Greater Danbury Irish Festival, we’re looking back at the years of memories that brought us here — and honoring Gerry Curran, founder of the Greater Danbury Irish Festival, who helped make it all possible. 🇮🇪

From the early days at the Ives Center to the Portuguese Club and now back home at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, this festival has quite a history!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Gerry Curran, our past and present chairmen, volunteers, bands and sponsors who have given their time, energy and dedication — much of it behind the scenes — to keep this tradition going. ❤️☘️

🌈 We’re looking forward to a beautiful Saturday and hoping the rain holds off Sunday. With a little Luck of the Irish, it’s going to be a fantastic weekend!

📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Avenue, Danbury, CT
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 12–10 PM
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 12–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

🍀 Food • Music • Vendors • Family Fun • Irish Culture

☘️ LOOKING BACK… ALL THE WAY TO 2011 @ THE IVES CONCERT PARK (RIP)!☘️Look how far we’ve come! As we get ready for anothe...
10/02/2026

☘️ LOOKING BACK… ALL THE WAY TO 2011 @ THE IVES CONCERT PARK (RIP)!☘️Look how far we’ve come! As we get ready for another Greater Danbury Irish Festival, we’re taking a look back at the memories we’ve made along the way. From the Ives Center, to the Portuguese Club, and now proudly back home at our own center — the festival’s history runs deep!

And behind every festival, there are countless people who make it possible. We want to give a very special THANK YOU to our dedicated volunteers, bands, sponsors and our chairmen, past and present, for the years of hard work, time, energy and dedication that happen both in front of the crowds and behind the scenes.

🌈We’re looking forward to a gorgeous day this Saturday and keeping our fingers crossed that the rain holds off for us Sunday — with a little Luck of the Irish, we’ll have a fantastic weekend!

📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Avenue, Danbury, CT
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 12 PM–10 PM
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 12 PM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

🛍️VENDORS:
🇬🇧 UK Gourmet
🎨 Ogham Art
🎨 Pottering Around Studios
🍞 Celtic Cottage Bakery
🏊 Goldfish Swim School of Danbury
✨ CT Engraving
🪵 Woodworking by Bob — Saturday only
☘️ Celt Wares — Sunday only
☘️ What's the Bleedin' Story — Sunday only

THANK YOU SPONSORS! 💎 DIAMOND SPONSOR: Setaro Law Firm
☘️ CULTURAL TENT SPONSOR: Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc.
🏆 PLATINUM SPONSORS
UK Gourmet
Earth Movers, Inc.
JP McHale Pest Management
Ives Bank
Ventura Law Firm

🥇 GOLD SPONSORS
State Senator Julie Kushner
McKenney Mechanical
Jowdy Kane Funeral Home
Daniel P. Jowdy, Treasurer, City of Danbury
Kane Funeral Home
O’Brien’s Pub
Newtown Apparel
Benjamin Chianese & Paul Rotello

🥈 SILVER: Caraluzzi’s Markets • Elmer’s Diner • William Pitt International Realty – Kristie Perry • Bethel Printing • Ashurst Academy

🥉 BRONZE: Pembroke Pumping • Mitchell Oil • Rejuvenate Dental Arts • Law Office of Lawrence Riefberg • Sacred Grounds
DELICIOUS FOOD provided by Back Door Chicken & Burgers.

📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Avenue, Danbury, CT
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 12 PM–10 PM
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 12 PM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

☘️🇮🇪 GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE EARLY THIS YEAR THIS WEEKEND AT THE 2026 GREATER DANBURY IRISH FESTIVAL! 🇮🇪☘️ The ...
10/02/2026

☘️🇮🇪 GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE EARLY THIS YEAR THIS WEEKEND AT THE 2026 GREATER DANBURY IRISH FESTIVAL! 🇮🇪☘️ The countdown is on! This weekend, we’re celebrating Irish heritage, music, food, culture and community and we couldn’t do it without the incredible businesses and organizations that support this festival.

🛍️ COME SHOP OUR FESTIVAL VENDORS!

🇬🇧 UK Gourmet
🎨 Ogham Art
🎨 Pottering Around Studios
🍞 Celtic Cottage Bakery
🏊 Goldfish Swim School of Danbury
✨ CT Engraving
🪵 Woodworking by Bob — Saturday only
☘️ Celt Wares — Sunday only

From Irish-inspired goods and handcrafted art to delicious treats and family-friendly activities, there will be plenty to explore! When you support our sponsors and vendors, you’re supporting the businesses and organizations that support our community.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!
💎 DIAMOND SPONSOR: Setaro Law Firm

☘️ CULTURAL TENT SPONSOR: Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc.

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSORS
UK Gourmet
Earth Movers, Inc.
JP McHale Pest Management
Ives Bank
Ventura Law Firm

🥇 GOLD SPONSORS
State Senator Julie Kushner
McKenney Mechanical
Jowdy Kane Funeral Home
Daniel P. Jowdy, Treasurer, City of Danbury
Kane Funeral Home
O’Brien’s Pub
Newtown Apparel
Benjamin Chianese & Paul Rotello

🥈 SILVER: Caraluzzi’s Markets • Elmer’s Diner • William Pitt International Realty – Kristie Perry • Bethel Printing • Ashurst Academy

🥉 BRONZE: Pembroke Pumping • Mitchell Oil • Rejuvenate Dental Arts • Law Office of Lawrence Riefberg • Sacred Grounds

DELICIOUS FOOD provided by Back Door Chicken & Burgers.

📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Avenue, Danbury, CT
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 12 PM–10 PM
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 12 PM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

💚 Thank you to every sponsor and vendor for helping make the 2026 Greater Danbury Irish Festival possible!

☘️🇮🇪

☘️🇮🇪 COME HUNGRY! THE FOOD AT THE GREATER DANBURY IRISH FESTIVAL IS GOING TO BE DELICIOUS! What’s an Irish festival with...
10/02/2026

☘️🇮🇪 COME HUNGRY! THE FOOD AT THE GREATER DANBURY IRISH FESTIVAL IS GOING TO BE DELICIOUS! What’s an Irish festival without plenty of great food, frosty cold libations, coffee, tea and sweet treats? This weekend, we’ve got you covered!

🍔🔥 BACKDOOR CHICKEN & BURGERS: Festival food is being brought to you by Backdoor Chicken & Burgers, the in-house caterer for the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center. Known for their BBQ favorites and Irish classics, they’ll be serving up plenty of delicious corned beef and other options throughout the festival!

☕🍰 LADIES ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS: The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians will be serving coffee, tea, baked goods and other yummy confections perfect for a sweet treat or a warm drink while you enjoy the festival.

🍞☘️ AND DON'T MISS CELTIC COTTAGE: We’re happy to have the Celtic Cottage Bakery at the festival offering a delicious selection of fresh-baked goods. Vegan & gluten-free also available.

Look for:
🇮🇪 Irish Soda Scones
🍎 Tea Breads
🍫 Millionaire Bars
🍪 Irish Shortbread Cookies
☘️ St. Patrick's Cinnamon Rolls & more!

🇮🇪 ☘️GREATER DANBURY IRISH FESTIVAL
📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Avenue, Danbury, CT
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 12 PM–10 PM
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 12 PM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

🎶 Live Irish music • 💃 Irish Dancing • 🛍️ Irish Vendors • 🍀 Irish culture • 🍔 IRISH FOOD & DRINKS • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun! Come for the music. Stay for the craic. And definitely come hungry! ☘️🇮🇪

☘️🎶 THE MUSIC. THE CRAIC. THIS WEEKEND! 🇮🇪🎶 The Greater Danbury Irish Festival is THIS WEEKEND — Saturday, October 3 & S...
10/01/2026

☘️🎶 THE MUSIC. THE CRAIC. THIS WEEKEND! 🇮🇪🎶 The Greater Danbury Irish Festival is THIS WEEKEND — Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4 — and the music lineup is ready to bring down the house! Generously sponsored by Diamond Sponsor SETARO LAW FIRM! THANK YOU!

📍 Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Ave., Danbury (free parking in the lower lot at the corner of Oil Mill Rd & 6 Lake Ave)
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION ALL WEEKEND!

🇮🇪 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

🎵 12:00 PM – Opening Remarks
🎻 12:15–2:00 PM – Four Leaf Clippers
🎶 2:15–4:00 PM – Shocking Green
🍀 5:15–7:00 PM – Mighty Ploughboys
🎸 7:15 PM – Jesse OfGang Trio of the Red Hot Chili Pipers

Heritage Hall Cultural Room:
🏐 2:00 PM – Irish Sports
🎻 3:00 PM – Andy McGann CCE Comhaltas
🎶 4:00 PM – Owen McDonnell & the Bagpipes

☘️ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

🎶 12:00–1:00 PM – Steve O’Tree
🎵 1:15–3:00 PM – Feel the Green with Dean McGreen & Donna O’Ball
🍀 3:30–5:45 PM – Tipperary Knights

Cultural Room:
🎶 1:00 PM – Bobby Morrill
💃 2:00 PM – Ashurst Academy Irish Dancers
🎶 3:00 PM – Bobby Morrill

And that's just the music! ☘️ Come enjoy Irish music, dancing, food, drinks, vendors, kids' activities, raffles and plenty of fun all weekend long.

🇮🇪 Saturday: 12 PM–10 PM
🇮🇪 Sunday: 12 PM–6 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING!

🎶🇮🇪 Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your dancing shoes — and come celebrate all things Irish right here in Danbury!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!
💎 DIAMOND SPONSOR
Setaro Law Firm

☘️ CULTURAL TENT SPONSOR
Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc.

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSORS
UK Gourmet
Earth Movers, Inc.
JP McHale Pest Management
Ives Bank
Ventura Law Firm

🥇 GOLD SPONSORS
State Senator Julie Kushner
McKenney Mechanical
Jowdy Kane Funeral Home
Daniel P. Jowdy, Treasurer, City of Danbury
Kane Funeral Home
O’Brien’s Pub
Newtown Apparel
Benjamin Chianese & Paul Rotello

🥈 SILVER SPONSORS
Caraluzzi’s Markets
Elmer’s Diner
William Pitt International Realty – Kristie Perry, Northern Fairfield County Regional Brokerage
Bethel Printing
Ashurst Academy

🥉 BRONZE SPONSORS
Pembroke Pumping
Mitchell Oil
Rejuvenate Dental Arts
Law Office of Lawrence Riefberg
Sacred Grounds

09/30/2026

☘️ The Danbury Irish festival is Sat 10/3, 12 to 10 PM & Sun 10/4 from 12 to 6 PM at the Danbury Irish cultural center, 6 Lake Ave., Danbury. The festival lineup is the same except Steve O’Tree will be playing as a soloist rather than a duo. Free admission!

No plans? Come on down this Friday night (6/11) 😊Open at 5 pm. Backdoor Chicken & Burgers serving up great food options...
06/10/2026

No plans? Come on down this Friday night (6/11) 😊

Open at 5 pm. Backdoor Chicken & Burgers serving up great food options & fun music-game Singo night w/ DJ Mike 🧑‍💻🎶☘️

05/14/2026

We hope to see a few faces this week with the new hours and new menu! Tonight, we have Pat Hearty playing acoustic music for an hour. Friday, Big Daddy will be spinning tunes 7pm-10pm. Stay tuned for fun activities on Saturday!

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6 Lake Avenue
Danbury, CT
06810

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+12037390010

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