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Paint the Block Green!

Prior Ave is the place to be for a high-energy evening full of great craic, music, and community. This indoor-outdoor celebration is all about bringing people together and raising as much support as possible for the Twin Cities Irish Fest!

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• Admission: FREE

• When: Sat., June 27, 2026 - 3pm - 11pm

• Where: Celtic Junction Arts Center - 836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104

Goal

We’re throwing a block party to bring our cherished Irish Fest (née Fair) community together and - fingers crossed - celebrate hitting our $185,000 fundraising goal. Come raise a glass and celebrate and/or chip in to help give us that final push over the finish line!

• Learn more about the campaign and show your love by donating HERE.

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What's On

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• Emcee: Éamonn De Cógáin

• Live Music​​​​​

  • 3:30pm - The Center for Irish Music

  • 5:15pm - Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band

  • 7:30pm​ - The Gunn Slingers (featuring a céili called by Paul McClusky)

  • 9:15pm - The Northerly Gales​​​

• Live Dance

  • 4:30pm - O'Shea Irish Dance

  • 4:45pm - Mactir Academy of Irish Dance

  • 6:30pm - Hudson Irish Dance Academy

  • 6:55pm​ - Rince Na Chroi 

• TCIF Raffle Ticket Drawing 

  • 7:30pm - Tickets will be drawn and presented by St. Paul Mayor Her

• Night at the Races

  • 7:45pm - Virtual horse racing for fun and fabulous prizes

• Food Truck & Beverages for Sale!

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Good to Know

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• Free street parking or in nearby lots. Come early and stay all day for the best spots!

• Dance your socks off—we’ve got plenty of seating waiting for when you need to catch your breath!