Festival Highlights-2009

"What's the Rumpus?"

Congratulations to the contest winner, Amanda Mattefs! Amanda answered all of our trivia questions correctly and was our winner. Amanda won tickets to see Gaelic Storm at the Pabst theatre and got to bang on the cymbals during Gaelic Storm's "Whats the Rumpus Song". Watch Amanda bang on the cymbals for the Gaelic Storm Concert below!

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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. Now in its third year, the 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

Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and select marks of Jameson Irish Whiskey at Irish Fest's Jameson Lounge, located at the Paddy O West deck near the south gate. At the Lounge, all Irish Fest guests 21 and over that present a valid I.D., can enjoy a true taste of the Emerald Isle and mingle with other festival-goers throughout the weekend. The Jameson Lounge is open Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th during regular Irish Fest hours and entry is complimentary.

Guests can also enjoy one of the Jameson Lounge's authentic Irish Whiskey tastings. The tastings will be led by an official Jameson Irish Whiskey Ambassador from Ireland.

Please make your Jameson Irish Whiskey tasting reservation in person on the grounds at the Paddy O West area. 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 16. 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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Come join Milwaukee Irish Fest in celebrating Where’s Your Paddy? on Thursday, August 13, from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Crossroads Area (just east of the Miller Lite Oasis) on the Irish Fest grounds!

The fourth annual Where’s Your Paddy? is set for another great year living up to its name as Milwaukee’s largest Irish happy hour for young professionals. Imagine an exclusive area where you can socialize and enjoy perks.

Note: this does NOT serve as admission to Irish Fest. Thursday night’s festival admission is $5 or free with donation of school supplies. Present entry card to Where’s Your Paddy? once on the grounds.

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2009 Trivia Contest

Compete in the Irish fest Trivia Contest for the chance to win the coveted Trivia Champion T-shirt. the Trivia Contest is located in The Pub on the south end of the grounds at 1:45p.m. Saturday and 3p.m. Sunday. Watch for further information.

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