20th Anniversary Guinness Fest
Early-bird: book a 3-night package before Dec 1, 2026 and get a free 2027 anniversary t-shirt
20th anniversary in 2027
Guinness Fest at Gavin’s
Columbus Day weekend: live Irish music all weekend, Guinness by the tray and our famous Guinness stew. 2027 is our 20th.
When is Guinness Fest? Every Columbus Day weekend. The 20th Anniversary Guinness Fest runs Friday, October 8 – Monday, October 11, 2027. Book a 3-night package before December 1, 2026 and get a free 2027 anniversary t-shirt on arrival.
Twenty years of Guinness Fest
Guinness Fest (also called Guinness Oktoberfest) started at Gavin’s in 2007–2008 and has become one of the biggest weekends on our calendar: 12 hours of Irish music Saturday and Sunday under the festival tent and in the pub, Irish step dancers, a food truck, Guinness on tap and the Guinness stew we make every Columbus Day weekend.
The 2026 festival (October 9–11) featured The Canny Brothers, The Willie Lynch Band and Irish step dancers. Thanks to everyone who came — see you for the 20th.
Early-bird offer: book a 3-night 2027 package before December 1, 2026 and receive a free 20th anniversary t-shirt when you arrive. Call 518-634-2582 or text 518-755-7488.
Scenes from Guinness Fest 2026
Questions
When is the 2027 Guinness Fest?
Friday, October 8 through Monday, October 11, 2027 — Columbus Day Weekend.
What is the early-bird offer?
Book a 3-night package before December 1, 2026 and receive a free 2027 anniversary t-shirt on arrival.
Is the festival open to the public?
Overnight packages include lodging and meals; call 518-634-2582 to ask about day visits and festival-day tickets.
Is Guinness stew served every year?
Yes — our Guinness stew is prepared for Guinness Fest every Columbus Day Weekend.
Pair it with the Northeast Tionól the next weekend, or see all packages.
Reservations open all year