Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals Annual Membership
Being a member of the Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals (AICF) offers significant benefits for your Irish or Celtic festival, providing unparalleled networking opportunities and valuable resources to help your event thrive.
Key Benefits of Membership:
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- Increased Visibility: Your festival dates and website links will be featured on the AICF website, making it easier for audiences to discover and engage with your event.
- Social Media Promotion: Gain exposure with two annual posts on AICF’s social media platforms—one static post and one video—to help promote your festival to a broader audience.
- Access to the AICF Annual Conference: Attend the AICF annual conference, where you can gain insights, share best practices, and connect with festival organizers, performers, and industry experts.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with a large network of Irish and Celtic festival organizers who are willing to share ideas, strategies, resources, and contacts.
- Collaboration with Other Festivals: Work with fellow Irish and Celtic festivals on entertainment bookings, cultural event planning, sponsorship opportunities, and marketing strategies.
- Industry Connections: Build relationships with key organizations such as Culture Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and local Consul General Offices to help enhance your festival’s reach and support.
Networking Opportunities:
Membership in AICF opens doors to collaboration and idea-sharing, allowing you to:
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- Exchange performer recommendations to help streamline talent booking.
- Develop cultural programming ideas that celebrate Irish and Celtic heritage.
- Find sponsorship partners by learning from successful sponsorship models.
- Share marketing and promotional strategies to maximize attendance.
- Gain support from Irish and Celtic organizations that promote cultural initiatives.
By joining AICF, your festival becomes part of a strong, supportive community dedicated to preserving and celebrating Irish and Celtic culture while ensuring the long-term success of your event.
Only Irish and Celtic festivals or centers are permitted to be members of AICF. Membership is at the sole discretion of the AICF board.
If your festival or center is interested in becoming an AICF member, please email info@irishcelticfestivals.org

