Festival Highlights-2010

Slainte 2010 -- Calling all Young Professionals!

Learn to say “cheers” the Irish way at Slainte 2010, Milwaukee’s Largest Irish Happy Hour! On opening night of Irish Fest, Milwaukee’s young professional community is invited to the festival grounds for a great opportunity to network with peers at the largest Irish cultural festival in the world!

Also at the event will be two free drinks from our sponsor, MillerCoors, great giveaways and door prizes, bean bag toss, a “VIP” photo-op wall and toe-tapping music from local Celtic rock band, Reilly. It’s a unique networking event served up Irish Fest-style! Best of all, admission to the event is FREE with the donation of school supplies or $5 at the door!!

This event is exclusively for young professionals, aged 21-40. Don’t forget to take photos at the event and post them on our Facebook wall or send us through Twitter!

Can’t wait to see you there! Slainte!

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30 Day of Giveaways

It’s our 30th Anniversary here at Milwaukee Irish Fest, and to celebrate, we want to thank the people that made our 30 years successful – YOU. To do so, we’re giving away a pair of tickets every day for the 30 days leading up to Irish Fest’s opening night, starting July 20 and ending August 19.

To enter, all you have to do is “like” us on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter. Every day, starting July 20, we’ll be selecting a random Facebook fan or Twitter follower and offering them a pair of free tickets for the 30th Anniversary of Irish Fest. All winners will be mentioned on Twitter and Facebook, as well as listed here daily. Those winners are encouraged to contact marcb@celticinc.com to coordinate their two free tickets.

We know without the support of the Irish Fest community, we could never have made it this far. For that we want to thank you the only way we know how – by celebrating the beautiful culture and storied heritage of Ireland.

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2010 "What's the Rumpus?" Contest

You don’t have to be an American Idol finalist to perform in front of thousands of people this summer! All you have to do is enter and win Irish Fest’s “What’s The Rumpus?” contest.

It is simple, just create a video that illustrates why you are the ideal candidate for this prestigious honor. “I want to be considered for the “What’s the Rumpus?” contest because…...

Click here for the "What's the Rumpus?" rules.
Click here to submit your video.

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Family Passport to Irish Fest

Join in the fun and follow Pirate Paddy as he leads the whole family on an Irish Fest adventure! The Family Passport to Irish Fest, will highlight the top family-oriented activities taking place during the weekend. Kids and parents can pick up a passport at any of the 10 cultural destinations to start their journey – making Irish Fest navigation interactive and easy. Watch for the noteworthy stops on the Family Passport. The Passport will run on Friday from 4-7PM, Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 6PM. Tthe Family Passport program engages children of all ages with new activities and prizes at every location, providing an authentic Irish experience along the way.

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Jameson Lounge

The Jameson Lounge, located at the Paddy O West deck on the south end of the grounds, will be open Friday through Sunday for guests 21 years and older.  The Lounge offers attendees with a valid I.D. a place to unwind while enjoying select marks of Jameson Irish Whiskey.  Authentic Irish whiskey tastings will also be available and led by an official Jameson Irish Whiskey ambassador from Ireland.  The tastings will be held at scheduled times through the weekend and by reservation only.  Reservations are $15 per person and will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

Slainte!

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College Day

Calling All College Students!
Students enrolled in local and regional colleges and universities are invited to College Day at Irish Fest Sunday, August 22. Those who present a valid college student ID at the Main gate only, from 2 – 7 p.m. will receive $3 off the daily ticket price.

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"Shots of Irish" Amateur Photo Contest 2010

Enter your photos to win a grand prize of $100. The photo contest will have two categories for 2010, photos taken in Ireland and photos taken at a Milwaukee area Irish event. Two $50 prizes will be awarded daily, one for each category, beginning on Friday and ending Sunday. An additional $50 prize for "best overall" photo will be awarded to one of the six daily winners.

For Contest Rules: click here
For Contest Entry Form: click here

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LEPRECHAUN GATHERING

Visitors to Irish Fest are welcome to visit the ‘Leprecamp,’ which will include a cottage, bank vault, pub, performance stage, workshop and other tiny structures. While touring the site, guests can take pictures and learn more about these mythical creatures through fun, educational displays.

And don’t forget to bring your little ones to the Leprechaun Gathering. They can search for gold and even join a special “Leprechaun Kids Club” for fun prizes.

 

Festival Highlights Highlights 30th Anniversary Whats the Rumpus? 30 Days of Giveaways