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March 1, 2025

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Welcome to Irish Fest Camden 2025!

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Families will love our complimentary Kids Zone, packed with free activities for our wee visitors! Let your children enjoy bounce houses, arts & crafts, and other entertaining activities - all included with your festival admission. While the kids play, be sure to visit our VIP sponsor tents to learn about the wonderful organizations that help make Irish Fest Camden possible. Check out our fantastic musical lineup on THREE stages - visit our Music page for the complete performance schedule of our talented artists!


⚠️ Important Note: Irish Fest Camden is a smoke-free event. For the comfort and safety of all attendees, smoking is not permitted within the festival grounds. Designated smoking areas are available outside the festival borders at Airline Drive. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a family-friendly environment for all our guests.


Location:
Kershaw County Airport
2203 Airline Drive
Camden, SC 29020

Dive Deep into Irish Culture & Heritage! 🍀

Irish Fest Camden isn't just a festival - it's a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage where every corner brings another authentic Irish experience to life:


  • 🥃 Irish Whiskey Experience - Journey through Ireland's legendary whiskey heritage in our tasting tent. Sample fine Irish whiskeys while expert guides share fascinating stories about this cherished tradition's history and cultural significance.
  • ⚔️ Highland Games - Witness the raw power and skill of traditional Scottish athletics at our NASGA-certified Highland Games! These official games, sanctioned by the North American Scottish Games Athletics, showcase the time-honored heavy events that have celebrated Celtic strength for generations.
  • 🎭 Irish Storyteller - Let our seanchaí (traditional storyteller) transport you to the emerald hills of Ireland through enchanting tales and legends in our Limerick Tent.
  • 🎵 Irish Bagpipe Corps - Feel your heart soar with the haunting and powerful sounds of traditional Irish pipes echoing across the festival grounds.
  • 🥁 Celtic Music Hands On Experience - Become part of the music! Join our expert instructors for an interactive journey into Celtic musical traditions as you try your hand at pipes and drums.
  • 🛍️ Celtic Corner - Explore a carefully curated marketplace of authentic Irish and Celtic heritage items, where each piece tells its own story of Irish craftsmanship and tradition.
  • 🍺 Irish Pub Experience - Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of a traditional Irish pub, complete with authentic food and refreshments that transport you straight to the heart of Ireland.
  • 🎪 Three Stages of Irish Music - Let the soul of Ireland move you with continuous live performances across three stages, featuring both traditional and contemporary Irish music.
  • 🎯 Traditional Axe Throwing - Channel your inner Celtic warrior with Clever Rabbit Throwing Club as you learn this time-honored skill.

🌙 Kick off the Celebrations Early!

Join us Thursday night as our local Arts Center transforms into an authentic Irish pub for an immersive adults-only evening of Irish culture, music, and craic (that's Irish for fun and entertainment)!


At Irish Fest Camden, we don't just showcase Irish culture - we bring it to life! Come be part of this rich celebration of heritage, sport, music, and tradition. Sláinte! 🍀

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Tickets

Saturday Main Event: 

Online tickets in advance:

General Admission: $15

Children (ages 2 to 12): $5

Ages 1 and under: Free

Saturday Main Event Gate Pricing:  

No Credit Cards Accepted At Gate

General Admission: $20 CASH ONLY

Festival Parking

Location: Free visitor parking at 611 Bull Street, Camden.

     Reserved Parking: Main parking lot at the Historic Camden gift shop is reserved for sponsors and staff.

     ADA Accessible Parking: Available in the City Arena parking lot at 420 Broad Street, Camden.

     Warning: No parking at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. Cars parked here may be towed.

Smoking Policy

General Rule: The festival venue is a smoke-free environment at an active airport. This is an airport rule.


Designated Area: A designated smoking area will be located outside of the airport fenced perimeter. 

Vendors & VIP

Vendors: If interested in becoming a vendor, register here.

VIP: To become a VIP, register here. If you have questions about VIP opportunities, please email: irishfestsponsor@gmail.com

Pets

Policy: Leashed dogs are welcome. Please be considerate and clean up after your pets.

ATMs

Availability: An ATM is located on the festival grounds.

Seating

Dining: Tables and chairs are available near the food vendors.

Stage Areas: Limited seating available at each stage.

Recommendation: Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and camping chairs.

Alcoholic Beverages

Outside Items: No outside beverages or food allowed.

Availability: A selection of Irish and green beer available for individuals aged 21 and older.

Age Verification: Age verification is required, and wristbands will be provided for those 21 and older.

Weather

Event Policy: The event will take place rain or shine.

Allowed Items

Camping/Bag Chairs

Blankets

Strollers

Children's wagons

Prohibited Items

Coolers

Outside food and beverages

Glass beverage containers

Bicycles

Golf carts, ATVs