COLUMBUS – If there is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, there is at least the weekend event billed as the world’s largest Irish festival.
32nd Dublin Irish Festival, August 2, 3, 4; Coffman Park, Dublin, OH
Along with music, food, drink, arts, crafts and historical displays, visitors can see the spud billed as the world’s largest potato, tipping the scales at 12,130 pounds.
More than 100,000 fans are expected to sample Irish music, ranging from traditional to Celtic rock, on the seven stages set on nearly 40 acres in Coffman Park, during the Dublin Irish Fest, the largest sampling of Irish music, entertainment and culture in the world.
The lineup of performers includes Gaelic Storm, We Banjo 3, Altan and The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Festival-goers can sample Irish cuisine, from stews to Irish breakfasts, as well as handmade arts and crafts.