The 36th annual Great Irish Fair of New York, a family-friendly event celebrating Irish-American faith, heritage and culture, will be presented by The Irish American Building Society Charities, Inc., on Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning with Mass at 10 a.m. at the Ford Amphitheater at the Coney Island Boardwalk.
Enjoy traditional and contemporary Irish music from local Irish bands, great food, Irish dancing and Irish goods as well as children’s activities and attractions.
Tickets are $20 each for general admission and children under age 14 are free. VIP tickets are $45 each and include access to the private rooftop bar, complimentary light food, “meet and greet” with the performers, 1-3 p.m. Happy Hour with drink specials, cell phone charging station and private bathroom.
Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Amphitheater box office or go to iabs.com.
Main Stage Entertainment Schedule
Chief Brehon Is No Stranger to the Fair
Champion Step Dancer Reigns as Colleen Queen
The Bard of the Fair – Alice McDermott
Father Mychal Judge Memorial Award – Father Brian Jordan, O.F.M.
Kathleen Slattery Woman of the Year Award – Sister Marie Mackey, C.S.J.
Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Award – Father Robert Lauder
The Celtic Cross Award – Donald Kent
P.O. Edward Byrne Memorial Award – NYPD Det. Brian Curley
Capt. Timothy Stackpole Memorial Award – Gerard Fitzgerald
St. Thomas More Award – Edward O’Callaghan
Paul O’Dwyer Memorial Award – Frank Schorn
Al O’Hagan Community Award – Senator Martin J. Golden
The Round Tower Award – Mary Hogan