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MEDIA News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Let Your Shamrock Shine at the 32nd Annual Dublin Irish Festival Book your Stay and Play Irish Getaway in Dublin, Ohio USA Aug. 2-4 DUBLIN, Ohio– June 5, 2019 Contact Information: Mary Jo DiSalvo Click to Tweet: Let Your Shamrock Shine in Dublin, Ohio USA Aug. 2-4 Events Administrator at the largest 3-day Irish Fest on the planet, #DublinIrishFest! Save a City of Dublin little green and snag your discount tickets now: Phone: 614.410.4507 http://dublinirishfestival.org/tickets Sara O’Malley News Facts: Events Specialist The Dublin Irish Festival is sure to be bright when you let your City of Dublin Shamrock Shine in Dublin, Ohio USA, August 2, 3, & 4 2019. Phone: 614.410.4518 Seven stages, set on nearly 40 acres in Coffman Park, provide the summer backdrop to one of the largest samplings of Irish music, entertainment and culture in the world. More than 100,000 fans will experience Irish music ranging from traditional to Celtic rock. The Festival is rolling out the green carpet for a one-of-a-kind lineup of international performers and local artists, including headliners Gaelic Storm, We Banjo 3, Altan, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and more. Check out our list of 2019 Entertainers. From hearty stews to traditional Irish breakfasts, the weekend is a buffet of Celtic cuisine at the Challenge Butter Celtic Cooking Pavilion. Watch and learn from seasoned chefs as they create traditional dishes all weekend. Cuddle with prize-winning-pups at the Shoedinger Funeral Home Celtic Canine Area—a Festival favorite and must-see for animal lovers of all ages. Find creative handmade arts and crafts at the Emerald Isle and Marketplace. More than 100 vendors offer the most diverse Irish shopping experience outside of Ireland. Wee ones are free ones in the Wendy’s Wee Folk Area, where our youngest guests enjoy kids crafts, face painting and other fun activities. Check out our signature Beverage Menu, featuring Jameson’s finest and our signature cocktail, Limerick Lemonade. And don’t miss out on a Jameson Whiskey Tasting hosted by their own Master of Whiskey. Festival fans and potato freaks alike can see the world’s largest potato, The Big Idaho® Potato Truck. Tipping the scales at 12,130 pounds, this oversized spud will make its only Ohio stop at the Festival. (more) MEDIA News Release Come with the family on Sunday, Aug. 4 and save! Bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation and get in free until 11 a.m. Don’t miss our Pepsi can promotion, extended to any day of the Festival offering $5 off general admission. Purchase discount tickets now for only $10 (reg. $15 at the gate) or visit the customer service desk at select Dublin Irish Festival Sponsor, Giant Eagle, Central Ohio locations. For more information about the Dublin Irish Festival, visit http://dublinirishfestival.org. Quote: “Our Irish heritage is strengthened year round by our involvement in the Dublin Irish Festival. To be recognized in such a significant way, by the Festival and Dublin, Ohio where we are proud to live and own a business, is something we will always cherish. We appreciate this grand opportunity to represent our friends and family in Ireland as well as the Irish in the United States. We look forward with great enthusiasm to sharing the hospitality of the Irish in our hometown of Dublin, Ohio with our families and friends in Ireland, and at the Dublin Irish Festival.” Chris and Carol Clinton, 2019 Dublin Irish Festival Honorary Chairs Talk To Us Directly: We can arrange a conversation with our management team – just ask! Get Involved: Strap on your running shoes and kick off the Festival at the annual IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K and Kids Dash on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Become a Volunteer! The Dublin Irish Festival wouldn’t be possible without a team of dedicated volunteers. Sign-up for the Dublin Irish Festival Academy to experience personal instruction with a visiting musician. Event Sponsors: (more) MEDIA News Release About Us: Set on 38 rolling acres in the heart of Coffman Park in Dublin, Ohio USA, The Dublin Irish Festival is known as one of the nation’s largest and premier Irish cultural events. More than 100,000 guests are expected Aug. 2, 3, & 4, 2019. With seven stages, 75 acts and more than 800 performers, there is truly something for everyone. For more information and to purchase discount tickets in advance, please visit www.dublinirishfestival.org. Multimedia: COMING SOON: New in 2019, download the official Dublin Irish Festival Mobile App for Android and iPhone and you’ll have access to everything you need in the palm of your hand! Become a fan of the Dublin Irish Festival on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest news and giveaways! Join the conversation by following Dublin Irish Festival on Twitter @DublinIrishFest and by using the official event hashtag: #DublinIrishFest. Follow the Dublin Irish Festival on Instagram at @DublinIrishFest and share your favorite photos of the event by using the official event hashtag: #DublinIrishFest Watch our 2019 Dublin Irish Festival Promo Video and our Entertainment Announcement. Referenced Links: Click to Tweet: https://ctt.ac/72FPN Dublin Irish Festival: https://dublinirishfestival.org/ Entertainers: https://dublinirishfestival.org/2019-entertainment/ Challenge Butter: https://challengedairy.com/ Shoedinger Funeral Home: https://www.schoedinger.com/ Emerald Isle and Marketplace: http://dublinirishfestival.org/marketplace-and-emerald-isle/ Wendy’s Wee Folk: http://dublinirishfestival.org/wee-folk-area/ Beverage Menu: https://dublinirishfestival.org/beverages Jameson Whiskey: http://dublinirishfestival.org/jameson-whiskey-tastings/ The Big Idaho Potato Truck: http://bigidahopotato.com/ Giant Eagle: https://www.gianteagle.com/ IGS Energy and Dublin Irish Festival 5K and Kids Dash: https://dublinirishfestival.org/igs-energy-dif-5k-and-kids-dash/ Volunteer: https://dublinirishfestival.org/volunteering/ Academy: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044AA9A62CA4F94-2019 Purchase discount tickets: http://dublinirishfestival.org/tickets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DublinIrishFestival/ @DublinIrishFest: http://twitter.com/#!/DublinIrishFest @DublinIrishFest: http://instagram.com/DublinIrishFest 2019 Dublin Irish Festival Promo Reel: https://vimeo.com/337819349 Entertainment Announcement: https://vimeo.com/337862016 ### .