HOOLEY ON THE HUDSON(TM) SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

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2026 ENTERTAINMENT

SCHEDULED TO APPEAR

Bill Yosh Stage MC   Ken Brett

11:30 Opening Ceremonies Tommy Flynn  National Anthems

12:00 – 1:45 Wild Mountain Time

 1:45 - 2:15 Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance

 2:15 – 4:00 Andy Cooney Band

 4:15 – 6:00 Irish Lassies

 6:15 – 8::00 Watchfire

Feeney Stage MC’s Christine Hein & Bill Yosh Jr.

12:30 – 1:00 Ulster County AOH Pipes and Drums

 1:00 – 2:30 Little Creek Band

 2:45 – 4:15 Sheridan Ruitin

 4:30 – 6:15 Kilrush

6:30 - 8:00 McGroovin

Craic in the Barn MC Anna Brett

12:30 – 2:00 Celtic Rebels

 2:15 - 2:45 Farrell School of Dance

 3:00 – 4:30 Brenda Dowling and Jake James  with Tommy Flynn and Jimmy Walsh

 4:45 – 5:30 Celtic Dance nInstruction with Megan of the Farrell School of Irish Dance

 6:45 – 7:30 Sing Song Session with Jimmy Walsh

Our Children’s Activities will be presented by Play Haven in our Family Rest Play Area throughout the day.

 Stages will offer our very own exhilarating Ulster County AOH Pipes and Drums Band led by our Honor Guard as well as the ever-popular Irish dance groups with Celtic Heels and the Farrell School of Irish Dance

The City of Kingston and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 1, Ulster County are proud to announce the TWENTY FIFTH Annual Hooley on the Hudson™ Irish Festival, to be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026.  The Festival will take place at the T R Gallo Memorial Park on the Rondout Creek from 11:30 AM until 8:00 PM.   The venues will feature live music, step dancing, and traditional music for all ages.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fr. Con Colbert Woulfe Division 1, Ulster County, and the City of Kingston invite you to attend its "Parade of Dignitaries" at its annual opening ceremonies of the Hooley on the Hudson XXV™ to be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM

(the day before Labor Day) the festival runs from 11:30 AM until 8:00PM at the beautiful waterfront at the T.R. Gallo Memorial Park on the Rondout Creek in historic Kingston, New York.  Our "Parade of Dignitaries" is one of the highlights of our Irish Festival and allows our marchers to meet with some of the 20,000 plus attendees from throughout the Northeast who have made "The Hooley" a place to gather and celebrate Irish culture with three stages of Irish music, and an area (for the little ones), and numerous food and craft vendors.  Focused on family, this event is free to all, Irish or not.  Indeed, many families and school groups have made "The Hooley" their meeting venue each year.

The Hooley on the Hudson XXV™ promises to surpass last year's record- breaking attendance.  Our focus on family entertainment is crucial to our event and our free admission allows families the opportunity to enjoy our proud Irish heritage without financial burden.

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HOOLEY ON THE HUDSON(TM)

KINGSTON—The 25th Annual Hooley on the Hudson^TM Irish Festival

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

Why they love the Hooley!

Directions

Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 19 (Kingston). You will be exiting the toll booth onto the Kingston Roundabout.  Take the second exit from the Roundabout for Washington Avenue.  Proceed on Washington Avenue.

There will be signs directing you to parking venues.  The City and the AOH have arranged several parking venues for the "Hooley™” that are clearly marked.  Free Shuttle Buses will be provided to the Hooley™ site at the Rondout in Kingston.

Parking venues are:  The Kingston Plaza, The Cornell Street Public Lot and Kingston Point. Handicap Parking will be available at Kingston Point

 MORE INFORMATION

Additional information on the Hooley on the Hudson™ Irish Festival is available by visiting the Web site at www.ulsteraoh.com.  You can email us at events@ulsteraoh.com or by calling 845-338-6622 Monday through Friday 10 AM- 4 PM..

Three Stages of Entertainment

The Yosh Stage features National and International Bands and Groups

The Feeney Stage features Local Talent from the area

The Craic in the Barn feaures trad music, dancing lessons and an opportunity for our younger talent to be presented with performances that highlight their unique skills and cultural heritage.