Gavinstock Irish Music Festival
Tickets & overnight packages — details soon
Dates to be confirmed
Our on-site festival
Gavinstock Irish Music Festival
Three days of Irish and Celtic bands on our own grounds every August — with rooms and meals right here.
What is Gavinstock? An Irish music festival Gavin’s hosts on its own grounds every mid-August — three days of bands, with overnight packages so you can stay for every set. The 2027 dates (expected Aug 13–15) will be confirmed soon.
An Irish festival in our backyard
Gavinstock takes over the grounds for a long weekend in mid-August, right after Kids Rule Week. The 2026 festival ran August 14–16 with Sheridan Ruitin, Watchfire (formerly Slainte), the Jason Wicks Country Band, Ireland the Band, Mae & Henry, Hair of the Dog, Liam Dailey, Murphy’s Lawyer, Hooligan Jack, POGO, the Ryan McCombe Duo, Mad for the Road (Ailish Ferry & PJ Doran) and Irish step dancers, with free admission Friday night.
Tickets for the 2026 festival were sold through Eventbrite; 2027 ticket links will be posted here and on the calendar. Overnight guests get the festival on their doorstep plus three meals a day.
Questions
When is Gavinstock?
Mid-August each year on the Gavin’s grounds. 2026 ran August 14–16; 2027 is expected August 13–15 (to be confirmed).
Do I need a ticket if I’m staying at Gavin’s?
Ask when you book — festival access for overnight guests depends on the package. Call 518-634-2582 option 1.
Where is it held?
On the grounds of Gavin’s Irish Country Inn, 118 Golden Hill Road, Cornwallville (East Durham), NY.
See also Live Irish Music, Kids Week (the same week) and packages.
Reservations open all year