Excelsior Springs will once again celebrate Irish culture this fall as the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery host the second annual Excelsior Springs Irish Festival. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, from 1 to 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 5, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery, just minutes from the city’s historic downtown.

Following the success of its inaugural year in 2024, organizers expect even larger crowds to gather for two days of music, food, and family fun. The festival will feature continuous live performances from both Irish and regional entertainers. Saturday’s lineup includes Eddie Delahunt, Stolen Apples, The Canterberries, and the O’Riada Manning School of Irish Dance. On Sunday, audiences can enjoy the St. Andrew Bag Pipers and Dancers, And So It Goes, Biscuit Boys, and the Kian Bryne Band.

Beyond the stage, the festival will offer a range of attractions. Visitors can sample culinary favorites, enjoy beer tents featuring both local and Irish-style brews, and taste wine produced at Shamrock Hills. Yard games and other family-friendly activities will be available, with children 12 and under admitted free of charge.

General admission is $20 per day, with a discounted $30 two-day pass available through October 3. Tickets at the gate will remain $20 per day.

Parking will be available at both Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery and The Shamrock Ranch, located at 12300 Shoemaker Road in Excelsior Springs.

The festival is presented through a collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce, Shamrock Hills Vineyard and Winery, Itchin’ 2 Go Travel and Tours, The Shamrock Ranch, Gann Asphalt & Concrete, American Legacy Construction, and the Excelsior Citizen. Organizers say the event highlights community pride and cultural celebration while also supporting local businesses and tourism.

Additional details, including a full entertainment schedule and tickets, can be found HERE.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.