Back for a second year at the beautiful Lagoon Park, Marin County Fairgrounds! The UICC is delighted to once again be a sponsor of the Marin Irish Festival which includes a championship feis this year organized in conjunction with the Jackie Flynn Academy of Irish Dance. Dancers will be able to compete for the coveted western belt.

Join us for a Beltane celebration of traditional Irish dance, music, foods, drink & craft
The Marin Irish Festival welcomes people from all walks of life to enjoy the magic of Irish music, dance, and tradition. Entertainment across six stages, an Irish Dance Competition, over 40 craft vendors, sheep shearing, and much more!

“You don’t have to be Irish to know how to enjoy a day of dancing and celebration by the lake!”
Presented by Red Barn Productions, producers of the Great Dickens Christmas Fair and the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire.

Festival Information
Festival Dates | May 3 & 4, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)
Operation Times | 10am to 6pm daily (Competition hours are 8am to 6pm)
Location | Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds, 160 Armory Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
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Céilí on the Lake Championships Information

Featuring Top-Notch Adjudicators & Musicians
Dancers won’t want to miss the chance to win medals, sashes, perpetual trophies, cash prizes, and MORE from our sponsors! Championship winners will compete for the title “Champion of Champions” in a dance-off on the main stage, and there are a number of special competitions for all levels and ages.

Feis Details & Timetable
Online registration will open in early 2025.

Saturday, May 3rd – All Championships (Oldest to Youngest) & Adult Competitions, Open level Teams and Céilí, Championships, Memorial & Adult Specials, and Champion of Champions

Sunday, May 4th – All Grade level competitions, Beginner Teams and Céilí, All Grade level Specials, Second Chance Preliminary Championship and Memorial Specials

Adjudicators: TBA

Musicians: Shannon Quinn on the fiddle, from Eastern Canada Chris McLaughlin on the accordion, from New Jersey

Feis Vendors: TBA

Céilí on the Lake Feis/Championships is registered with the Western US Region, Irish Dance Teachers‘ Association of North America and An Coimisiun Le Rincí Gaelacha.