Get ready to celebrate with fellow Guinness fans around the world as we raise our glasses for the third annual Arthur Guinness Day. Kicking off at 17:59 GMT on 22nd September 2011, we'll join together to toast the legendary Arthur Guinness, the man who created our beloved beer. From Ireland and Europe across to the USA, Caribbean and ending in Asia, 24 hours of global celebrations and live music events will mark another year of Guinness goodness.
What Is Arthur's Day?
In 1759, history was made when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on the famous St. James's Gate brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Thanks to Arthur, people everywhere have been enjoying the world's most famous beer for more than 250 years. So each year, we celebrate the life and legacy of Arthur Guinness and his brewing tradition. And what better way to celebrate great beer than with great friends and live music from some of the best artists of our time? Arthur Guinness Day brings people together in their local pubs, their cities and around the globe to share and toast the black stuff together.
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Arthur Guinness Fund
The Fund was set up on Arthur Guinness Day 2009 as a program to further the legacy of Arthur Guinness, one of Ireland's best known social entrepreneurs. Community projects around the world have already received financial support, including Ireland, Africa, Indonesia, the U.S. and the U.K.
The Story
Spanning more than 250 years, the story of GUINNESS® is one of passion, dedication and inspiration. Plus a few toucans for good measure…
Reflection of the 2010 celebrations
Watch the video highlights from Arthur's Day 2010 for a taste of things to come.