Twin Cities Irish Fest
- Dates
- Expected August 2027
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Harriet Island Regional Park
- Price
- $25 to $30
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Twin Cities Irish Fest comes to Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul, MN, Expected August 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Twin Cities Irish Fest, formerly the Irish Fair of Minnesota, is a three-day Irish festival held each second weekend of August on Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, across the river from downtown. Run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and billed as one of the largest and most authentic Irish festivals in the country, it fills six outdoor stages with Irish music and step dancing and adds whiskey tastings, food stands, family activities and plenty of craic, drawing more than 30,000 visitors a year
What people love
Longtime fans call it one of the best values in the Cities and enjoy the music across the stages, the Irish dancing and the family atmosphere on Harriet Island. Some regulars, though, miss the days of free admission and bigger headliners and find the food and drink pricey
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 fest ran August 7 to 9 on Harriet Island, with daily admission around 25 to 30 dollars. The High Kings were among the acts, and visitors again enjoyed the music across the stages while some noted the ticketed gate and the cost of food and drink
The games
Taking part
The fest fills six outdoor stages with Irish music and step dancing, and adds whiskey tastings, a variety of food stands and family activities across the weekend on Harriet Island
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Twin Cities Irish Fest?
By car
Most people drive to Twin Cities Irish Fest. 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
Visitors repeatedly describe parking as difficult and advise arriving early to reach free parking without a long walk
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Where
Venue
Harriet Island Regional Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Twin Cities Irish Fest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
3800 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425
Link coming soon7800 International Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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