Question 1

Can I bring my own food and drink?

Accepted Answer

No sorry. No outside food or drinks allowed. Please support our hard working local food vendors!

Question 2

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Firemen's park is an outdoor green area with only selected areas that are accessible by wheelchair. There is a cement pathway in the centre that we hope to keep available for people in wheelchairs. We are also working with Firemen's Park to arrange a ramp for wheelchairs at the entry.

Question 3

Will is still go ahead if it rains?

Accepted Answer

YES - If there is a bit of rain it will just be a little more authentically Irish :) Fortunately the last 2 years we have been blessed with good weather. But even if there are some showers we do have 7 tents, a covered pavilion and an inside hall where people can continue to enjoy the music.

Question 4

Who organises the festival

Accepted Answer

Irish Music Niagara is a non-profit organization, run by a volunteer Festival steering committee and a board of Directors. Some were born in Ireland and everyone is based locally in Niagara. The festival could not happen without the support of our local volunteers, musicians & partners.

Question 5

What the story with DRINKS? I heard you've got news!

Accepted Answer

This year we are delighted to partner with 2 authentic Irish drinks brands Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey (our official whiskey brand & they will have samples`!). PLUS MURPHY'S Irish Stout which we will have ON DRAUGHT. UP CORK! :)

Question 6

Will there be food or will we starve to death?

Accepted Answer

Leo O'Toole from Dublin has kindly volunteered to help manage our CLADAGH Irish Kitchen for the weekend which will feature Irish Favourites also found in our partner pub Doc Magilligan's. We will also have lots of great local food vendors like Soups & Things offering custom dishes!

Question 7

Where should I stay? Any good pubs?

Accepted Answer

We recommend staying at The Best Western on Lundy's Lane if they still have rooms available. Our partner pub Doc Magilligan's is also part of the Best Western Hotel there so you won't be disappointed by the food and drinks in there before or after the festival!

Niagara Irish Festival 2025