National ShamrockFest '12

HERE WE GOOOOO!

The ShamrockFest Experience Begins!

Saturday, March 24, 2012
@ RFK Stadium Festival Grounds - Washington DC

Ticket Info:

• e-tickets are available ONLINE until 6:00pm on event-day (Sat, March 24.) Tickets may also be purchased at the gate (cash only), but will cost more at the gate than they do online… so your best bet is to purchase your ticket online, before going to the event.  Get tix now before they go up.

Updates & Last Minute Hints:

ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE: Ok, we all know that ShamrockFest is about the experience…hell it’s an adventure.  And with 50+ bands and DJs there are always one or two acts each year that can’t post, for myriad unforeseen reasons.  This year, we literally just received 11^th hour notice from Gavin DeGraw’s reps stating that he has a throat ailment and is under doctors orders not to perform.  We are all disappointed but in the words of an old Irish philosopher.. ta hell wid it.  The party rocks on so shall we!!!

GAME-DAY INFO:

• A dedicated team has been working tirelessly all year to bring you the greatest experience possible... including fast and easy entry, smooth service and of course an unparallelled variety of entertainment and attractionns.  We hope and trust that you will enjoy it.  Cheers!
• Metro has increased the number of trains coming directly to RFK Stadium to “All Trains On Track” status.  Take Metro Orange Line directly to the festival
• Parking is available in lot 8
• Cash only at event
• To download a printable PDF of festival map & entertainment schedule (although the schedule will be off a bit given the last minute notifications we received.)  (click here)
• Gates will open early (main gates are now scheduled to open at 12:30pm.) Access into the VIP Area will begin @ 1:00pm
• The event is rain or shine... and we shalll shine regardles!
• For other details – click on the appropriate tab in Menu Bar above
• For answers to other frequently asked questions (click here)
• Get ready for the adventure that is ShamrockFest 12!!!

Here We GOOOOOO!

It's all about the experience! ...DC is gearing up for the largest Saint Paddy's festival in the Mid-Atlantic Region.  National ShamrockFest features 50+ bands and DJ's on ten stages, plus food, drinks, activities and endless party zones & activities.

The 12th annual ShamrockFest is the biggest and best ever!  Check this out:

• We've added a second HUGE VIP Area = even faster service + VIP's can now view all main stages from inside the VIP Areas!
• We've added ~100,000 sq. ft. of NEW party space = even more party areas.
• Enlarged & enhanced party tents, more bars in Pub Row, more contests, best entertainment yet and more..

ShamrockFest Experience Includes:

• 50 amazing bands and djs including international superstars, Dropkick Murphys and more
• 10 massive stages
• "Hot995 Club Shamrock" - a massive party pavilion with amazing DJs lineup
• 15 party areas
• Beer bars longer than 2 football fields - serving Miller Lite, Guinness and more 
• Carnival rides, games & activities
• Dozens of food, beverage & craft vendors
• Strolling entertainers
• "Greyhound/Peter Pan Irish Village" – too fun for words
• Pub Row hosted by Bartab & all your favorite bars & pubs
• Gigantic Miller Lite March Madness Pavilion w/ wide screens
• GoCity Pavilion, with variety of activities and Red Bull
• DC Gael's Irish Football National Championship tournament
• Shamrock Pub Games – open to all – click here
• Meet Carbon Leaf and other bands in person (Get Lucky!)
• Ticket To Ride Contest - easy to play, great prizes (Details)
• Get Lucky! Claddagh Fund raffle: chance to get on stage w/ Dropkick Murphys
• Much, much, more!

Two Ticket Optons: Main Event and VIP (Click here for amenity details)

Fight The Good Fight:  

ShamrockFest is a proud, longtime supporter of   (Stop Child Abuse Now.)  Since 1988 SCAN has been advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable in our community. Every day, the dedicated team at SCAN works tirelessly, and effectively, to help abused and neglected children find a path to a better and more promising future.  PLEASE HELP SCAN HELP THESE KIDS. Click here to find out more.

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