Donegal Beard Contest - Shave Off
Join us at Sportsman's Barbershop on December 31st from 1:00pm-3:00pm, as we kickoff the North Country Goes Green Donegal Beard Contest with the Shave-off!
Can't make the Shave-off? Register online here beginning on New Year's Eve.
(Entry is free and must include a photo with proof of date of 12/31 or later in it.)
Judging takes place at the North Country Goes Green Irish Festival at Cerow Recreation Park Arena on Friday beginning at 7:00pm.
Click "Details" for more information!
Admission to the Festival
Irish Festival Admission
Purchase your admission online and save on your entrance into the Festival!
Admission to the Festival is $5.00 when purchased online in advance / $6.00 at the door.
15 and under enter free with adult
We are a Yellow Ribbon Event - $1 off admission with valid ID
Shamrock Run participants -- show your race bib at the door and enter free!
New in 2026!
Purchase admission to the Miss Ireland Festival at the discounted rate of $5.00 and get a free Shamrock Pass to the Irish Festival!!
Get yours now before advance online sales end on March 12th!
Irish Festival Hours:
Friday, March 13th
4pm - Midnight
Saturday, March 14th
11am - Midnight
See individual events for start times
The Irish Festival is a cash only event
(While some of the vendors accept other forms of payment, it is not guaranteed. Please plan accordingly.)
Select Individual registration for one person or Group registration so you can come with your friends!
Donate to the Irish Festival
Help support the Irish Festival!
Many have asked how they can support the Irish Festival and it's continuous practice of donating to our scholarship and area community programs.
Donations can be made here or by mailing a check to:
North Country Goes Green Irish Festival
PO Box 6143
Watertown NY 13601