Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler receiving roses for
her work in revitalizing the Irish American Cultural Institute.
She's now President Emeritus.
Larger Photo HERE


Honor Flight Veterans came home from DC on 9/27.
Rick and Bets and Mary Pat and Mike are presenting the organization with a check.
More photos HERE

16th Annual
Rochester Irish Festival
will be held September 10, 11 and 12, 2010
Camp Eastman, Irondequoit, N.Y.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission Price has been lowered for 2010
Admission :

Advance Sale Tickets (cash or check only) available at;
The Irish Import Shop at Greece Ridge Center and
Irish & Celtic Imports at Pittsford Plaza
CASH or CHECK ONLY

$8.00 per day - advance sale (Friday and Saturday)
$10.00 per day - day of event (Friday and Saturday)
$6.00 Sunday Family Day Special
$20.00 - weekend pass (all three days)
Weekend passes available in Advance ONLY
Advance sales and pricing for both single day and weekend passes end
Thursday, September 9th
(children under 8 free)

New for 2010:

Sunday will be a Family Day. Watch for special pricing and special activities. This day will begin with mass and a traditional Irish breakfast (tickets and times to be announced closer to the festival). Plan on bringing your family and spending the day with fun and events for all. Watch for updates.

Festival Times

Friday : 3:00 to 11:00 pm
(gates open at 3:00 - opening ceremonies begin at 6:30 pm)
Saturday : 12:00 to 11:00 pm
Sunday : 12:00 to 6:00 pm

Started in 1994, the Rochester Irish Festival, Inc. consisted solely of volunteers providing the Rochester community, and beyond, a yearly exhibition of Irish heritage and culture. We are committed to the ideal of staging this event in an atmosphere conducive to families and children.We pledge to have entertainment that is dynamic, vibrant and energetic presenting Rochester with its premier, authentic cultural celebration.

"Go raibh maith agaibh" for another fantastic Festival!!

Please help us to welcome Tops Friendly Markets
to our Irish Festival Family!

Rochester Irish Festival, Inc.
P. O. Box 10369
Rochester, NY 14610

webmaster questions to edndot@rochester.rr.com