The Adams County Irish Festival was first established in 2000 by a small group of friends innocently talking about Irish music and dance. It developed that year into the Irishtown Festival. It quickly outgrew the original location at the Irishtown Fire Company grounds and moved the following year to Moose Park in Gettysburg, PA. It has continued to grow and develop under the direction of the Board and now includes internationally known performers and draws attendees from many states.

The Festival is a cultural attraction that takes place during the summer tourist season. The event is Adams County's only Irish festival. It has become an important cultural event for the region, promoting and preserving the cultural awareness of Irish immigration and the great contributions made throughout U.S. history by the Irish and Americans of Irish descent. Since the festival takes place in the Gettysburg area, additional efforts are made to highlight Civil War era contributions.

The Adams County Irish Festival aims to provide an appreciation of Irish history and culture through music, dance, food, crafts & goods, workshops and living history. It seeks to provide a high-quality experience for its audience and at its core strives to:

• Encourage communities and individuals to participate who would not usually attend cultural events;
  
  
• Promote individual and community involvement in learning more about the Irish culture;
  
  
• Provide a range of educational and enjoyable cultural events/experiences for the entire family

The Adams County Irish Festival is produced and presented by the Irish Heritage Foundation of Gettysburg, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to which all donations are tax deductible. Various sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals, businesses and other organizations.

For more information about festival sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Contacts page.