06/08/2026
THE IRISH VILLAGE RETURNS THIS YEAR!
Presented by GL Heritage Brewery and The Hub Catering Company
Join us for year two to celebrate all things Irish across both weekends of the Carrousel of the Nations! Always family-friendly and pet-friendly (on a leash, pls), we offer expansive space and seating areas inside and outside, including under our new, large pavilion to enjoy the food, drinks, live music and dance performances!
LOCATION:
GL Heritage Brewing Company
8728 Howard Avenue (Essex Road 9), Amherstburg
PARKING:
On site and next door at Dancing Swallows Vineyard, 8704 Howard Avenue
VILLAGE HOURS:
Friday, June 12th 3-9 PM
Saturday, June 13th 12-8 PM
Sunday, June 14th 12-5 PM
Friday, June 19th 3-9 PM
Saturday, June 20th 12-8 PM
Sunday, June 21st 12-5 PM
MENU:
Food presented by our host partner, The Hub Catering Company.
Come check out authentic Irish food and great Irish-inspired twists on some classics we all love.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available; please ask the servers.
Featured Irish-Inspired Food:
* Corned Beef Sliders - Slow-cooked corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & house-made Thousand Island dressing on toasted slider buns.
* Irish Beer-Braised Brisket - Tender brisket slowly braised with Irish beer and served with rich, pan gravy.
* Traditional Irish Stew - Slow-braised beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and herbs simmered until perfectly tender.
* Colcannon Potatoes - Creamy mashed potatoes blended with cabbage, green onions and butter.
* Potato Salad - Creamy potato salad with Irish cheddar, dill pickles and corned beef.
More menu items and pricing announced on site!
DRINKS:
The drink offering will include our full lineup of craft beer, hard seltzers, and local wine, with a special highlight of:
* Thom's Irish Red Ale - Rich amber in colour, this smooth and sessionable Irish Red Ale has a medium body, balancing sweet, caramel maltiness with a low-hop finish. 4.2% ABV and 21 IBU
* Shoots & Ski Sweet Stout - Rich in colour with complex flavour profiles of roasted coffee and smooth dark chocolate, this medium-bodied, easy-drinking stout pairs well with any occasion. 4.5% ABV and 39 IBU
* Raspberry, Tart Cherry, Peach or Lime-Habanero Lazy Daze Hard Seltzer - gluten-free but spiked, this smooth and delicious seltzer is a great addition to our lineup. 4.8% ABV and 0 IBU
* A special selection of white, rose and red wine options from local wineries.
* H2Bro Hop Water - No alcohol, no gluten, no carbs, no sugar! It's sparkling water infused with all-natural lemon, lime, ginger and light hops. 0% ABV
ENTERTAINMENT:
There will be musicians, dancers, games and more on both weekends:
Friday, June 12: Live Celtic/Folk Music 5-8pm
Saturday, June 13: Live Celtic/Folk Music 4-7pm, Irish Dance Performances at 3pm and 7pm
Sunday, June 14: Live Celtic/Folk Music 1-4pm
Friday, June 19: Live Celtic/Folk Music 5-8pm
Saturday, June 20: Live Celtic/Folk Music 1-4pm
Sunday, June 21: Live Celtic/Folk Music 1-4pm
