Milford Irish Festival Set For September: Here's What You Need To Know

MILFORD, CT – One of Milford’s most popular festivals is set for September, and it features 15 lives bands.

The Irish Heritage Society of Milford presents Milford Irish Festival on Sept. 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Fowler Field, Rotary Pavilion, 1 Shipyard Lane.

Tickets cost $7 For Friday, $10 for Saturday, or $15 for both days. Children under 12 are free.

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Parking is limited. Ridesharing is strongly encouraged. Transportation will be provided to Milford Train Station, Parsons Complex and Milford Senior Center.

The festivities start on Friday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. with opening ceremonies, and at 7 p.m., Band of Brothers take the stage, followed by Jolly Beggars at 9 p.m.

Saturday’s opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. with the first act, the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance, taking the stage at 1 p.m. Other performances on Saturday include The Alehounds at 2 p.m., Ireland the Band at 4 p.m., Colleen and the Night Visitors at 6 p.m., Bobby Morrill at 7:30 p.m. and it all ends with Keltic Kick at 8:30 p.m.

There will be a Cultural Tent with a lineup of bands during both days of the Milford Irish Festival.

The only band in the cultural tent on Friday will be Sharon O’Meara Band, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s lineup for the cultural tent includes Fairfield Gaelic Pipe Band at noon, Kerry Boys at 12:30 p.m., Lenihan School of Irish Dance at 2:35 p.m., Tara Theatre Company at 3:20 p.m., Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy at 4:05 p.m. and Sharon O’Meara Band at 5 p.m.

Several food vendors will be at the Irish Festival, including Duffy’s Tavern (Friday only), Silver Sands Pizza, The Plate, Cousins, Calandrelli Kettlecorn, Shoreline Prime Meats & Deli, East Haven Culinary Department, Walnut Beach Creamery and more.

Beer and Wine sales are cash only. An ATM will be available onsite.