The Best Irish Festivals and Celebrations in New Jersey
Your Guide To The Best Irish Festivals. They feature New Jersey's Popular Celtic, Gaelic Fests, Parades, Celebrations, and events.
With a large Irish-American population, New Jersey plays host to a large number of Irish Festivals and events filled with Irish dances, bands, food, Celtic crafts, and of course some beer!
Irish festivals are known to being committed to fostering cultural & community pride, introducing and teaching Irish Americans and others to all things Irish, and in strengthening relationships.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event
Stay tuned --- we will be updating this list as the event sponsors confirm this year's events.
June 2022 Irish Festivals & Events
Annual Irish Festival
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
(732) 222-5100
Website
The Annual New Jersey Irish Festival is back! Join in for live entertainment on two different stages, Pipe & Drum Band Competition, Catholic Mass, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Irish Step Dancing, Family Activities, 50/50 Raffle, Ceili & Step Dancing, a Human Horse Race, as well as a full day of live Thoroughbred racing!
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
(732) 222-5100
Website
The Annual New Jersey Irish Festival is back! Join in for live entertainment on two different stages, Pipe & Drum Band Competition, Catholic Mass, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors, Irish Step Dancing, Family Activities, 50/50 Raffle, Ceili & Step Dancing, a Human Horse Race, as well as a full day of live Thoroughbred racing!
Spring Lake Irish Festival
June 18, 2022: 12pm - 5pm
Third & Morris Ave.
Spring Lake, NJ
732-449-0577
events@springlake.org
Website
Spring Lake is known as the Jersey Shore's Irish Riviera, is celebrating this family friendly event that features many family friendly events perfect for a Spring-time stroll through downtown Spring Lake. Expect live music by Doubting Toms & The Snakes, Irish Step dancing, food, kids activities, and shopping at all of our Chamber festivals.
June 18, 2022: 12pm - 5pm
Third & Morris Ave.
Spring Lake, NJ
732-449-0577
events@springlake.org
Website
Spring Lake is known as the Jersey Shore's Irish Riviera, is celebrating this family friendly event that features many family friendly events perfect for a Spring-time stroll through downtown Spring Lake. Expect live music by Doubting Toms & The Snakes, Irish Step dancing, food, kids activities, and shopping at all of our Chamber festivals.
September 2022 Irish Festivals and Events
Annual Feis
Sunday September 11th, 2022; 8:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
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This event features a step dancing competition, music, art, Irish language, massed bands, food, Irish vendors, and a beer garden.
Sunday September 11th, 2022; 8:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
This event features a step dancing competition, music, art, Irish language, massed bands, food, Irish vendors, and a beer garden.
Woodbridge Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Sunday, September 18, 2022; 1pm - 5pm
Back of Woodbridge High School
1 Samuel Lupo Place
Woodbridge, NJ
Website
MAC74New@AOL.COM
This event features a celebration of Irish customs, food, and drink. The events and attractions include:
Irish Dancers from the American Irish Association of Woodbridge, Irish craft & food vendors, Live entertainment by the Willie Lynch Band, Beer & wine, Super 50/50 Raffle, kids activities, and more!
Sunday, September 18, 2022; 1pm - 5pm
Back of Woodbridge High School
1 Samuel Lupo Place
Woodbridge, NJ
Website
MAC74New@AOL.COM
This event features a celebration of Irish customs, food, and drink. The events and attractions include:
Irish Dancers from the American Irish Association of Woodbridge, Irish craft & food vendors, Live entertainment by the Willie Lynch Band, Beer & wine, Super 50/50 Raffle, kids activities, and more!
Irish Fall Festival
September 23, 24, 25, 2022
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ
Website
609.729.0075
One of the largest Irish festivals in the country is held at the Jersey shore -- every September, Wildwood holds the annual Irish Fall Festival!. The yearly celebration of Irish heritage is expected to draw as many as a quarter of a million people to the resort of the Wildwoods for the festival. Come celebrate Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court, and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues.
September 23, 24, 25, 2022
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ
Website
609.729.0075
One of the largest Irish festivals in the country is held at the Jersey shore -- every September, Wildwood holds the annual Irish Fall Festival!. The yearly celebration of Irish heritage is expected to draw as many as a quarter of a million people to the resort of the Wildwoods for the festival. Come celebrate Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court, and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues.
Shamrocks By The Sea, Celtic Festival
September 24, 2022; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Seaside Park Marina Green
807 NW. Central Ave.
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
609-489-9221
Website
This family event features a celebration of Irish culture with traditional Irish food and Irish entertainment including Traditional Irish Music by the Shamrock and Thistle Pipe Band and Bally Haunis.
September 24, 2022; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Seaside Park Marina Green
807 NW. Central Ave.
Seaside Park, NJ 08752
609-489-9221
Website
This family event features a celebration of Irish culture with traditional Irish food and Irish entertainment including Traditional Irish Music by the Shamrock and Thistle Pipe Band and Bally Haunis.
October 2022 Irish Festivals and Events
South Amboy Irish Festival
October 1, 2022: @2pm
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
South Amboy, NJ
Website
There will be special entertainment by Andy Cooney, The Willie Lynch Band, and Irish step dancers. Also children's activities, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk.
October 1, 2022: @2pm
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
South Amboy, NJ
Website
There will be special entertainment by Andy Cooney, The Willie Lynch Band, and Irish step dancers. Also children's activities, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk.
Smithville Irish Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 8, & 9, 2022
Historic Smithville
1 North New York Rd
Smithville, NJ
Website
Featuring entertainment, Irish crafters, Irish food vendors, and a kiddie area with face painting, sand art, pony rides and more. Bring a chair, sit and joy the music and great food.
Saturday & Sunday, October 8, & 9, 2022
Historic Smithville
1 North New York Rd
Smithville, NJ
Website
Featuring entertainment, Irish crafters, Irish food vendors, and a kiddie area with face painting, sand art, pony rides and more. Bring a chair, sit and joy the music and great food.
