18th Annual Houston Irish Stew Cook-off and Music Festival

Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission presents the 18th Annual Houston Irish Stew Cook-off and Music Festival, sponsored by Guiness on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with cook-off and festivities taking place 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Music continues till 8 p.m. 

The Irish Stew Cook-off holds competition in the following categories: Irish Stew, Chili, Open Irish Dish, Irish Dessert, Chef’s Choice, and Irish Coffee. The Best Booth category is via Public Opinion voting. There will be traditional and local favorite music, bagpipers and dancers on two stages, face painting, vendor shopping and the World-Famous Billy Carr Guiness Relay. The Irish Stew Cook-Off and Music Festival is an annual event held each February, Proceeds go towards the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade Commission to ensure the continuation and preservation of the St. Patrick’s Parade and local Irish culture. Want to be a part of the fun? Spots are still available for the Cook Team, Vendor and Volunteer. Visit the website to download application or for additional information.