THE SHAMROCKFEST EXPERIENCE:
ShamrockFest is a Saint Paddy's Beer and Music experience, with multiple party zones, entertainment and attractions throughout the expansive fetival grounds. We've spanned the globe, seeking out the ultimate entertainers, in order to create the most exciting and memorable ShamrockFest in our 13-year history. Over 40 ridiculous bands and DJs on 9 stages, will rock DC like never before!
- Guinness Irish Rock Stages: ShamrockFest has successfully cornered the Celtic market, bringing you the greatest Irish rock lineup on earth!!! Some of the best Irish bands alive are flying in from Europe, Canada and across the US, to make ShamrockFest `13 the don't-miss event of the year. You will experience an unforgettable array of Irish music like never before including Irish punk, Celtic rock, folk and straight up Irish party bands… MORE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING… THIS IS HUGE!
- Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Stages: OK, here we GO! You want awesome.. we got awesome. I mean this lineup is downright SUBLIME! ShamrockFest `13 features the best band lineup is our thirteen-year history. Experience electrifying performances by some of the hottest party bands going. When we say party bands we mean PARTY BANDS.
- Taste of Ireland: Join the leaders in the Irish community including the most prominent Irish pubs and establishments at the Irish Village. This massive, activity area features live, authentic Irish entertainers (Irish dancers, fiddlers, bagpipers, etc.), tented areas, shenanigans and the “Shamrock Pub Games.” (our own moronic twist on the Celtic games…you too can join in. Details coming soon)
- Local Rockers: DC has some of the best bands in the country. No need to go hopping around town; ShamrockFest features the local elite, all in one venue…And, of course, that includes Dewey Beach’s hottest party bands.
- Club DJ Stages: This is no joke. For you serious clubbers you will experience a merging of 15 premier spin-masters.
- SRF Misc. Amusements & Attractions: Stroll the expansive festival grounds at ShamrockFest and you will encounter a world full of various, interactive attractions. From Carnival rides, to massive tented party areas, to craft, food & beverage markets, to strolling entertainers and much, much more. It is a virtual cornucopia of sensory stimulants… in a great way!
ENTERTAINMENT SNAPSHOT:
- 40+ amazing bands and djs (MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON)
- 9 massive stages
- "Club Shamrock" - a massive party pavilion with amazing DJs lineup
- 15 party areas
- Beer truck bars spanning the length of 2 football fields - serving Miller Lite, Guinness and more
- Carnival rides, games & activities
- Dozens of food, beverage & craft vendors
- Strolling entertainers
- Irish Village – too fun for words
- Pub Row hosted your favorite DC area bars & pubs
- Gigantic GoCity Party Zone, with variety of interactive activities
- DC Gael's Shamrock Pub Games – open to all – click here
- Get Lucky! raffle (details coming soon)
- Much, much, more!
Here is what some of leaders in the entertainment industry are saying:
“National ShamrockFest is Washington DC’s greatest festival, hands down!”
“ShamrockFest… America’s biggest Saint Patrick’s Day party…”
“…Shamrock Festival is one of the best live music festivals in the United States”
