Patriot Place 14th Annual Irish Festival in Foxborough Expands to Three Days, March 15-17, 2025

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Irish Dancing Exhibits Throughout the Weekend

Patriot Place is expanding its popular Irish Festival into a three day event this year, as the 14th Annual event takes place from March. 15-17, 2025 at the shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Foxborough, MA.  The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.   

Saturday’s lineup includes Irish step dancing, live performances by popular Irish musicians Devri, Jenny’s Chickens and the Fenian Sons, as well as themed activities, face painting, caricature artists and more. The day will also feature the return of the Irish Vendor Village, offering a wide variety of apparel and items. On Sunday, guests will enjoy a pint glass engraving activity accompanied by live music from Pour Man Band at Six String Grill & Stage, as well as bands at Wormtown Brewery and The Harp. Fittingly, St. Patrick’s Day will also have a lineup of Irish-themed events, as Wormtown Brewery and The Harp will host live music and Irish step dancers. This popular, family-friendly event is a staple of St. Patrick’s celebrations and is free and open to the public.


The Patriot Place North Marketplace will be transformed, featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and performances throughout the weekend. Six String Grill & Stage, Wormtown Brewery and The Harp will all play host to live musical performances, as well as captivating Irish step dancing performances from talented local groups that that are a signature part of Irish Festival. Adding to the festivities will be the Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band performing throughout Patriot Place, an assortment of authentic Irish vendors lining the North Marketplace, a variety of family-friendly activities and more. 

One lucky guest will also win the opportunity to fittingly continue the Irish festivities in the Emerald Isle. By scanning the QR code at any participating location (The Harp, Wormtown Brewery, Six String Grill & Stage, Splitsville, Citizen Crust, Bar Louie, Crazy Axes and the Irish Festival Vendor Village) now through March 17, guests can enter to win two round-trip flight vouchers to Ireland, courtesy of JetBlue. The winner will be selected at 6:30 p.m. on March 17 at The Harp.

Throughout Irish Festival weekend, guests can also check in on the Advantage App for a special scavenger hunt, bonus check-in points and to enter to win an exclusive giveaway. The Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn are also offering special Irish Fest packages, which include a room and breakfast buffet for two, complete with an Irish flair and music courtesy of Black Velvet Band. The Irish Festival will take place rain or shine. 

For a full lineup of activities and additional information, visit patriot-place.com/irish-festival/.

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