Indy Irish Fest

The Indy Irish Fest -- The Indy Irish Fest is a three-day event in September in downtown Indianapolis. Established in 1996 to promote Irish culture and music, the festival will take place this year from September 13 to September 15, 2019. The event is put on solely by volunteers, who ultimately raise money for charities. Six musical stages will be running this year. While many of the performers are internationally known (several from Ireland) and nationally known, others are part of the Irish community of Indianapolis. Travelling groups attending this year are Boxing Banjo, Runa, Pappy with a Hatchet, the Fenians, the High Kings, the Fighting Jamesons, and Billow Wood. This year's local acts include the Irish Airs, Alair, songwriter Katherine Nagy, Indianapolis Ceili Band, and Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance. In addition, there are Border Collie Herding demonstrations, dancing and instrument demonstrations, a Celtic Canines area, an Indy Irish Fest Culture area, markets, and a Celtic Mass.