Signature Experiences
Irish Fest Camden
Irish Fest Camden
Join us as we ‘go green’
Irishfest Camden is a multi-day cultural festival that draws thousands of visitors to our historic town founded by Scots-Irish. Experience live Celtic music, Irish dancing, storytelling, food, beer, whiskey and Camden’s legendary hospitality. More than 100 vendors will meet your foodie and retail therapy needs. Adults and children alike will enjoy the majestic Irish Gypsy Vanner horses and the Irish Wolfhounds’ “Kiss Me I’m Irish” booth. Indulge in delicious festival treats from vendors in the food truck arena. Wet your whistle at the Irish whiskey tasting tent or with a variety of Irish brews or green beer. Enjoy the Irish Pub tent serving up hot shepherd’s pie and live pub music.
Celebrate the arts, explore Irish heritage and experience joy at Irish Fest Camden.
Must See Events & Experiences?
Don’t Miss These Irish Fest Staples
Irish Fest Camden is one of the most popular events in Camden each year. To get the most out of your experience, here are the top things to not miss. The live music is incredible at not one, but two pub nights in town on Thursday and Friday. If you like a different kind of activity, there’s the Lucky Leprechaun 5K or even the Camden Highlands Games situated taking place at the main event at historic Woodward Field.
Irish Fest Camden is sure to satisfy!
Crawl The Cultural District, Celtic-Style
Two Celtic-Inspired Pub Nights Are Just What You Needed
Experience Camden’s Cultural District in the evenings leading up to the main event, with a Pub Night Thursday at the Arts Center of Kershaw County, and “Pub in the Pasture” Friday at Kershaw County’s only brewery Greener Pastures. Eat, drink and be Irish!
Test Your Strength at The Highland Games
A Scottish and Celtic Tradition and Rite of Passage
Test your strength (or just cheer on the professionals) at the Irish Fest Highland Games on the grounds of the historic Woodward Airfield just outside of town. Always a favorite activity during the main event schedule, the Highland Games are a great way to experience authentically cultural feats of athleticism.