Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds (Berea Fairgrounds)
- Price
- $20
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 17 to 19 July 2026 in Berea, OH. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival is one of the region's largest Irish heritage events, held each July at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Across three days it fills nine stages with Irish and Celtic music, Irish step dancing, pipe bands, a Cultural Hall of hands-on workshops, Gaelic sports, whiskey tastings and Irish food, with $20 admission, free parking and free entry for children under 10
What people love
Regulars praise the breadth of Irish music, the step-dancing schools, the wolfhounds and the pipe bands, and value the low admission price. Some longtime attendees find it hot, crowded and repetitive from year to year, and a few wish for more traditional Irish food among the festival fare
Last time around (2026)
The most recent festival ran July 17-19, 2026 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, with headliners including The High Kings and a full weekend of Irish bands, dance schools, pipe bands, Cultural Hall workshops and a Sunday Mass. The 2026 edition ran cashless
The games
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands appear across the weekend, including the 87th Cleveland Pipe Band, the West Side Irish American Club Pipes and Drums and the Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes and Drums, alongside Irish step-dance schools performing throughout the festival
Taking part
The festival runs Irish music on nine stages plus Irish dance, a Cultural Hall with hands-on harp, ceili and language workshops, whiskey tastings, Gaelic sports, a Temple Bar, a children's area and a Sunday Mass
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. Parking is free
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of Berea. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds (Berea Fairgrounds)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
4900 Emerald Court Southwest, Cleveland, OH 44135
Link coming soon22115 Brookpark Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126
Link coming soon16501 Snow Road, Cleveland, OH 44142
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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