Irish Fest Camden is a family-friendly festival celebrating Irish and Celtic heritage in Camden, SC. The event was conceived in 2017 by festival founder and director, Rebekah O'Hara. The festival is a charity partner fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and its campaign to restore its historical structure located in downtown Camden. The event supports other local, charitable organizations through the Irish Fest Camden Community Grant, as well as donations to organizations for their volunteerism to make Irish Fest Camden successful.