Entertainment
Live Entertainment
& Activities to Enjoy!
The Marin Irish Festival offers a wide array of captivating performances that showcase the talents of Irish musicians, dancers, and storytellers. The rhythmic footwork of Irish step dancing, the soul-stirring melodies of traditional Irish ballads, and the mesmerizing tales spun by skilled storytellers all contribute to an enchanting experience for attendees.
Beltane Stage
HEADLINING in 2026:
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The Black Brothers
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The Black Irish Band
10:00 | Opening Ceremony
10:15 | Erica & Friends
11:15 | Pipe & Bowl Morris
11:45 | SonoMarin Irish Set Dancers ~
Audience Participation Welcome!
12:30 | Paddy on the Binge
1:45 | Avalon Rising (Saturday)
Black Irish Band (Sunday)
2:45 | Treble by the Bay
3:30 | Falcon’s Court
4:00 | SonoMarin Irish Set Dancers ~
Audience Participation Welcome!
5:00 | Finians Call (Saturday)
Black Brothers (Sunday)
5:45 | Closing Ceremony
The Lagoon Stage
Enjoy the beauty of the water at the Lagoon Stage with:
10:15 | The Gasmen (Saturday)
Ceol Sa Cheo (Sunday)
11:00 | Paddy on the Binge
11:45 | Erica & Friends
12:30 | Avalon’s Well (Saturday)
Black Irish Band (Sunday)
1:15 | Finians Call (Saturday)
Black Brothers (Sunday)
2:00 | Erica & Friends
2:45 | The Gasmen (Saturday)
Ceol Sa Cheo (Sunday)
3:30 | Finians Call (Saturday)
Black Brothers (Sunday)
4:15 | Paddy on the Binge
5:00 | Avalon’s Well (Saturday)
Black Irish Band (Sunday)
The Bearded Goose Musician's Snug
Local artists gather to play music celebrating the Irish culture, both modern and traditional including:
10:45 | Noonan School of Music
11:15 | Hosted open play - Irish tunes seisiún
12:45 | Thruppenny Uprights
1:15 | Hosted open play - Irish tunes seisiún
3:00 | Fiddlers Three (Sunday)
4:15 | The Gasmen (Saturday)
Ceol Sa Cheo (Sunday)
4:45 | Hosted open play - Irish tunes seisiún
Poet's Corner
A tribute to both contemporary and past poets evoking the spirit and traditions of Ireland. Speakers and story tellers include:
10:15 | Dennis Doyle, Harpist
11:00 | Words from the Irish Heart
(Traditional & Modern Irish Poetry)
12:00 | An Irish Fairy’s Tale
1:00 | Irish Language for Beginners - Audience
Participation Welcome!
1:45 | Dennis Doyle, Harpist
2:30 | Words from the Irish Heart
(Traditional & Modern Irish Poetry)
3:30 | An Irish Faiary’s Tale
4:15 | Irish Language for Beginners - Audience
Participation Welcome!
Demonstration Area
- Sheep herding demonstrations twice each day, by the Redwood Empire Sheep Dog Association.
- Live sheep-shearing demonstrations three times daily.
- Wool spinning & felting demonstrations three times daily, Learn about the importance of sheep and their wool in Irish culture!
10:15 | Sheep Shearing
10:45 | Wool Spinning & Hand Felting
11:30 | Sheep Herding, presented by the
Redwood Empire Sheep Dog Association
12:45 | Sheep Shearing
1:15 | Wool Spinning & Hand Felting
2:00 | Sheep Herding, presented by the
Redwood Empire Sheep Dog Association
3:15 | Sheep Shearing
3:45 | Wool Spinning & Hand Felting
4:30 | Sheep Herding, presented by the
Redwood Empire Sheep Dog Association
Maypole Dancing
Join the dance and celebrate the coming of Spring! Hosted by the Pipe & Bowl Morris dance and music team.
Performances of traditional Maypole dances will be held each day, including an Opening Maypole ceremony as well as 2 demonstrations where you, the guests, can join in the dance!
We also have a children's Maypole for kids of all ages to practice.
10:05 | Maypole Ceremony
12:15 | Maypole Demonstration ~ Adults
& Children Welcome to Participate!
12:45 | Noonan School of Music
2:30 | Maypole Demonstration ~ Adults
& Children Welcome to Participate!
3:00 | Noonan School of Music
4:15 | Fiddler’s Three (Sunday Only)
Lawn Games
Come enjoy lawn games including Croquet, Corn Hole, and Giant Dominos. Patrons can borrow croquet sets and play lawn games right on the Lagoon Park Lawn.
Through enjoyment of traditional music and dance, the Marin Irish Festival provides a space for artists and performers to showcase their talents and pass down their skills to future generations. By embracing traditional Irish music and dance, the festival hopes to encourage the long-term health of this important cultural heritage.
