Save The Date. March 15th-17th
Join us on March 15-17, 2024, for the Kells Portland Irish Festival! Experience the best of Irish culture at Kells Brewery, Kells Irish Pub, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. A weekend of music, food, and fun awaits!
Countdown to St. Patricks Festival!
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Ireland vs USA
Amateur Boxing
Step into the ring of excitement at the Kells Ireland vs. USA Boxing event! This exhilarating evening is part of the Portland Irish Festival, bringing you an unforgettable match-up between some of the finest Irish and American boxers. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Waterfront Park on Friday, March 15, 2024, get ready for a night where adrenaline runs high, and the atmosphere crackles with the anticipation of fierce competition.
Date & Time: Friday, March 15, 2024. Doors open at 5 PM, with fights commencing at 7 PM.
Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, offering a picturesque setting for an electrifying evening.
Experience: Be captivated by the agility and power of top-tier athletes in a series of matches that promise non-stop action and excitement.
Saturday March 16th is Family Day!
Join us at Kells for a captivating Family Day on Saturday, March 16th! Experience a day filled with live music, face painting, majestic Irish wolfhounds, and traditional Irish dancing.
This year, we're excited to offer even more with The HedgeSchool showcasing demonstrations of Irish language, music, singing, and dancing traditions, alongside a special reading from Corrib Theatre and a lively Céilí. Don't miss this perfect family outing for an all-day celebration! Free before 5pm, $30 after at the door.
Thank you to
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Join Us at the Beer Garden at the Waterfront Tent
This Saturday, soak up the sunshine at or waterfront tent with a special beer garden from 12-5 PM. Enjoy live music, traditional Irish dancing, and a selection of beers, all without a cover charge. Perfect weather, great company, and festive vibes await you. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon!
Festival Music Schedule
Below you will find the festival schedule for live music, dance shows, pipers, and more. Use the tabs filter by location.
Friday March 15th
Saturday March 16th / Family Day
Sunday March 17th
Friday March 15th
Saturday March 16th / Family Day
Sunday March 17th
Friday March 15th
Saturday March 16th / Family Day
Sunday March 17th
Stay in Comfort at a Special Rate!
Enhance your St. Patrick's Festival experience with a special stay at the AC Hotel Portland, offered at an exclusive rate of $129/night for our attendees. Conveniently unwind in luxury close to the festivities. Click below to secure your comfortable retreat at this unbeatable price!
Safe Ride Home
Get up to $20 off a taxi fare with a paper coupon or $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride with a promo code for rides starting in Portland city limits. Valid dates are Friday, March 15 at 5 p.m. through Monday, March 18, 2024 at 3am. While supplies last.
FAQs
Get answers to all your burning questions for the Irish Festival
Kells Downtown
112 SW 2nd Ave. 97204
#503-227-4057
Waterfront Tent
The Waterfront, Naito Parkway (Between Oak & Harvey Milk)
Kells Brewpub,
210 NW 21 t Ave. 97210
#503-719-7175
Single-Day Pass: $30 - Access to all locations for one day of your choice.
$30 at the door!
Waterfront Tent
Friday: 5pm – 12am (Event is 21+)
Saturday: 12pm – 12am (Event is 21+ after 5pm)
Sunday: 1pm – 11pm (Event is 21+)
Kells 2nd Ave
Friday: 11am – 2am
Saturday: 12pm-2am (Event is 21+ after 5pm)
Sunday: 9 am – 12am (Event is 21+)
Brew Pub
Friday: 11am-2am
Saturday: 9:45am-2am (Event is 21+ after 5pm)
Sunday: 11am-12am (Event is 21+)
• 3-Day Pass: $60 - Enjoy full access to all three locations for the entire festival. Including GA ticket for the Irish Boxing event Friday March 15th.
All wristbands are valid for both Kells downtown and Kells on NW 21stAll events of 21, must have valid ID
All OLCC rules and laws regarding intoxication apply to each of our guests
Entrance and capacity limits will be determine and enforced based on Fire Marshall regulations.
To best serve ALL our guests, reservations will not be available, over the festival weekend (March 15th -March 17th) We do have plenty of space and invite you to join us, in the Waterfront Festival Tent OR, in either Kells location!
To best serve our guests, Kells’ will not be able to fulfill ‘To-Go’ orders, over the Festival weekend.
Yes, minors are welcome in compliance with all rules and regulations, in the following areas:
Fri. March 15th – Minors welcome in Kells Downtown, from: noon – 4:00 pm and in the restaurant from: 5-10:00 pm
Sat. March 16th – ALL AGES Event!!!!! Minors and Celebrants of all ages are welcome in the Waterfront Festival Tent from: noon – 5:00 pm. $30 cover starts @: 5:00 (21+)
Sun. March 17th – Minors are welcome in the restaurant, from: 9am - 10:00pm.
*Minors NOT allowed in Pub or tent, Sunday March 17th (Adult only areas – must be 21 years, to attend).
Yes, the cigar room is open, ALL HOURS. Must be: 21+, with valid ID
While is difficult to predict wait times, there is plenty of room in the festival tent, with exciting activities for all!
We accept both forms of payment.
