Enjoy the 4th Annual Boston Irish Beer Festival this Saturday, October 21 at the Irish Cultural Centre

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The 4th Annual Boston Irish Beer Festival is coming to the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston in Canton, MA on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Parking is free.

Tickets to the event are available online or at the event. Children under 12 go free.

The all-day event on the Centre's 46 acre campus features live music and singing, children's activities,  beer tastings, and family fun that highlight Irish culture and heritage. 

Children's activities include face painting and  arts and crafts. The festival also features a thrilling Viking show, where attendees witness exciting reenactments of ancient legendary warriors. Participants can also test their archery skills with bow and arrow. The popular mascots from the New England Revolution and The Battalion will also make an appearance.

The main attraction of the day is the variety of breweries offering tastings of their finest brews, including authentic Irish ales and stouts, local craft brews, and unique flavors like pumpkin and ginger brews.  Beers onsite include:

Von Trape: Octoberfest & Bohemian Pilsner
Nightshift: Pie In the Sky, Whirlpool & SourTrue North
Allagash White
Fiddlehead IPA
Weihenstephaner - The Oldest Brewery in the World
O’Hara's Red & Irish Stout
Guinness
Magners Irish Cider
Woodchuck Amber
Daychaser Cocktails
Downeast: Cider Donut , Pumpkin & Blackberry

A variety of food is available including Guinness Stew, Kerry Gold Cheese Burgers, Irish Seafood Chowder, and the classic favorite Fish & Chips.

The festival's two stages of live music provide continuous music throughout the day. From traditional jigs and reels to contemporary sounds, the music at the Boston Irish Beer Festival has something for everyone. 

In addition to the festivities, vendors offer an array of products for shopping and browsing, from Mulligan Gear and JTC Jewelry to Kendra Scott and more. 

Check out a schedule of upcoming events at the Irish Cultural Centre.

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