Great American Irish Festival
- Dates
- Expected July
- Status
- Dates TBA
- Venue
- Herkimer County Fairgrounds
- Price
- $12 to $20
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Great American Irish Festival comes to Herkimer County Fairgrounds, Frankfort, NY, Expected July. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Great American Irish Festival is a volunteer-run Irish and Celtic music festival at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, just east of Utica, New York. Across three stages it pairs headline Celtic acts with an EUSPBA-sanctioned bagpipe band competition and massed march, an Irish Mass, a Cultural Building, a Ranger Run 5K, on-site camping and a Wee Folks area, with proceeds supporting the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
What people love
The festival is known as a rain-or-shine good time built around a strong lineup of Irish and Celtic music, with covered stages, free parking and a family-friendly, volunteer-driven atmosphere
Last time around (2024)
The most recent edition on record was the 10th annual festival, held July 26 to 28, 2024 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds, with three stages of Irish and Celtic music, an EUSPBA-sanctioned bagpipe competition and massed march, and an Irish Mass on Sunday morning. Organizers later announced the festival would relocate and change its dates
The games
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The festival hosts an EUSPBA-sanctioned bagpipe band competition and a massed bagpipe march, with pipe bands such as the Ulster Scottish Pipe Band
Clans & genealogy
The festival supports Celtic and Irish organizations including the Ancient Order of Hibernians, with a Cultural Building of exhibits and talks and an Irish Mass
Taking part
Beyond the stages, the festival offers a Ranger Run 5K, a Wee Folks area, a Teen Zone, whiskey tasting and cultural workshops
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Great American Irish Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Great American Irish 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 Parking is free on the fairgrounds property, a short walk to the admission gates.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Frankfort. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Herkimer County Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Great American Irish Festival?
Airport hotels 3
6344 East Molloy Road, Town of DeWitt, NY 13057
Link coming soon6614 Thompson Road, City of Syracuse, NY 13206
Link coming soon6609 Thompson Road, City of Syracuse, NY 13206
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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