Hours of Operation
What are the dates and times of the festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest is held Labor Day Weekend.
Days and Hours:
Friday, September 4th 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 5th 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, September 6th 11 am. - 10 p.m.
Do you accept cash?
No-Kansas City Irish Fest is cashless. Please plan accordingly. You will need a debit card, credit card, or digital wallet to purchase tickets, beverages or merchandise at the festival. Please note, food and shopping vendors operate independently and could take cash or credit card.
General
What can I bring?
Bring your favorite blanket and/or a small umbrella. While we do have ample seating, you can brng a small foldable chair. You can even bring your own empty refillable water bottle. We have water stations with free water located on Grand Blvd and in Washington Square Park
Sorry to say, no picnic baskets, outside coolers, outside food or drinks, or pets are allowed to be brought in to the festival grounds. Exception is service animals.
Bags being brought inside the festival are subject to inspection at the gates. We have limited bag check so we recommend not carrying a bag or using a clear bag.
Where is lost and found?
Lose something at the event? Lost and found is located at the Main Gate in front of the Crown Center Shops. After the festival all lost and found items are turned into Crown Center Security, and they can be reached at (816) 274-8488
Can I bring a bag to the festival?
Yes, you can bring a bag. Please note we do bag checks at all gates and any bag brought to the festival will be searched. Please remember no outside food and beverages or coolers or weapons of any kind are allowed.
Tickets
Can I buy tickets in advance or online?
Yes, and this is the method we recommend, tickets are available online. Just click buy tickets on the home page of the website. We currently recommend everyone purchase their ticket in advance. But tickets will be available at the gate.
I can't find my ticket?
Click on the orange ticket button at the top of the page. Then click on the Can't find my ticket button at the top. You'll be asked for your email and the last 4 digits of the credit card you used to purchase. Then the tickets will be resent to you.
Do you allow re-entry?
Yes! We allow same day re-entry once you have purchased a ticket. Just make sure to get your hand stamped when exiting.
Entertainment
Who is performing at this year's festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest features more than 30 world-class acts. There is a Culture tent & stage for music and dance performances, demonstrations and readings, a children’s stage, and more. Lineup will be announced in April, and the schedule in July.
Safety
What type of security measures do you have at the festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest prioritizes the security and safety of our patrons. We work closely with Crown Center Security and the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) to develop a comprehensive security plan for the festival. Kansas City Irish Fest will be doing bag checks at all festival entrances.
Are weapons allowed?
Weapons, firearms, fireworks and any explosives are not allowed at the festival.
Do you allow water bottles?
Yes! We do if they are empty! Bring in your resuable empty water cup and you can fill it at our two FREE water fill up stations located on Grand Blvd and in Washington Square Park.
Parking
Where do I park?
Where Do I Park?
Parking is easy at Crown Center. Crown Center is located in the heart of Kansas City at 2450 Grand Blvd.
The retail parking garage may be accessed from Grand Blvd, just south of the Crown Center Shops main entrance. Parking at the Crown Center garages is FREE for KC Irish Fest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Bus Parking:
There are several designated bus parking spots on the streets surrounding the surface lots to the south of the Crown Center Shops, east of the 27th and Grand Blvd. intersection.
Hotel Parking
If you are staying at the Sheraton or Westin, they have parking garages as well.
Take the Bus
Another option is to take the Max bus and get off at the Union Station stop. Our front gates are a hop, skip and jump away.
Street Car
Hop on the Street Car at any of the stops between the River Market and Union Station. Visit kcstreetcar.org to check out where the stops are along the Street Car Route. The Streetcar will drop you off and pick you up right by our Park Gate.
Accessibility
What information do you have for ADA access & accommodations?
While designated handicap parking spaces are available on levels 2A and 3A of the Crown Center Shops parking garage, we would like to get you as close to the festival grounds as possible. We encourage guests requiring wheelchair access to park in the garage directly underneath the festival grounds, at Pershing and McGee. You can enter the garage from the McGee street entrance on the North, or the Grand street entrance to the South.
Our festival takes place on two different levels. You can use elevators in the parking garage outside the Fest or the ramp inside the Fest to move between levels. Look for special handicapped parking spaces on the following levels to get you closer to the parts of the festival you want the most:
Gold Level = Street level, Boulevard Stage, craft vendors, food vendors, beverage tents, heritage area and stage, children's area and stage, and more.
Blue Level = Terrace Stage, beverage tents, Irish Fest merchandise, and more.
Oversized Vans (higher than 6 feet 5 inches)
All underground garages have a max height of 6’5” so if you have an oversized van, you’re not going to fit. We have secured a limited number of slots in front of the American Restaurant entrance, where the valet parking is situated. Look for the specific handicap parking signs within the turnaround. These slots are available on a first come, first served basis; and only to oversized vans that have handicapped license plates or hanging state-issued handicap tags. If the lot is full, please utilize some of the above ground parking located further south on Grand.
If you have other special needs such as visual, auditory, etc please email us at info@kcirishfest.com and we can address your specific questions.
Kansas City Irish Fest App
Vendors and Sponsors
I'm interested in becoming a vendor at Kansas City Irish Fest, how do I apply?
Vendor applications are available under the Tickets & Info tab under Vendor Applications.
We are accepting applications for Food Vendors, Art in the Park and our Irish Marketplace.
Please note to be considered for our Irish Marketplace you must sell cash and carry goods that are Irish or Celtic themed.
If you are interested in promoting your business or orginization, please email info@kcirishfest.com for Sponsorship informaion.