FAQ's

Milwaukee Irish Fest is held at the Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI. For more information, click here.

Check out our transportation and parking options by clicking here.

General Admission - $18 online until Aug. 1/ $21 after Aug. 1 and at the gates
Senior (60+) - $15 at the gates only
Thursday - $5 online or at the gates
Children (12 and under) - Always free!
4-Day Pass - $35 online until Aug. 1 / $40 until August 15 (only available online)
Friday - $15 online and at the gates

Get the VIP experience - check out the Failte Club VIP & get tickets!

For more information on ticket prices and promotions, click here.

Yes! Learn more about our daily ways to save by clicking here.

Yes! Everything including all of the musical acts, dancing, sports, children's activities, cultural exhibits and more are included in your admission fee. 

Yes, you may get your hand stamped upon leaving the grounds and return on the same day for free re-entry.

Plan your Milwaukee Irish Fest experience with our interactive Festival schedule! Click here.

For a full list of entertainers, click here.

This year's Mass will be held at the BMO Harris Pavilion, due to Summerfest construction. Entrance to the Mass is through the South Gate only. The South entrance opens at 8:00 am. Choir starts at 9:00 am. Service begins at 9:30 am.

Anyone donating a non-perishable food item by 11 a.m. will receive free admission to the festival. Patrons are welcome to attend the Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will receive free admission immediately following. Those donating food who choose not to attend the Mass will receive a hand stamp valid for free entry at any time that day during regular festival hours (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) or are welcome to remain in the designated section of the South Gate. All non-perishable food items will be donated to Hunger Task Force.

Learn more about mass by clicking here.

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Please be aware, the weekend of Milwaukee Irish Fest is a busy one here in Milwaukee. Please book early to avoid disappointment!

Wheelchairs and strollers are available to rent at the Main Gate and the South Gate only. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a minimal rental fee of $5 for the day. You must bring your driver's license to rent a wheelchair. We do not offer motorized wheelchairs. Available to rent for patrons over the age of 18.

Sorry, we do not give refunds. Milwaukee Irish Fest is held rain or shine!

Yes, there are numerous ATMs located in convenient locations throughout the grounds. Look for the ATM flags or check the brochure map while on grounds.

Yes, we encourage you to bring your camera. Make sure you share some with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Yes, please give us a call at 414-476-3378 to check availability.

Sorry, only service animals and Celtic Canine dogs are allowed on the Festival grounds.

Yes. Service animals are allowed on the grounds. A service animal is one that is individually trained to perform work for a person with a disability. You may be asked if your animal is a service animal and what tasks it is trained to perform. You do not need to provide documentation of your animal's status as a service animal nor is it required to wear a vest. Your animal must be leashed unless that interferes with its work, but it must still be under your effective control at all times.

Yes, but no purse or backpack larger than 9 inches by 10 inches by 12 inches are allowed in the grounds. Food and drinks are NOT allowed in to the Festival grounds.

Sorry, we do not allow these items to be brought into the Festival grounds.

Yes, items may be taken to the UPS Truck Package check for a minimal fee. The UPS truck is located near the Aer Lingus-stage area.

Yes. Sundries booth is located near the Main Gate (mid gate), at the Poster Booth. There you can purchase sunscreen!

The following are NOT permitted inside the grounds. There are metal detectors at each gate, so please come prepared & leave the following at home:

• No Water Bottles
• No Camelback Style Hydration Packs
• No Picnic Baskets
• No Cans or Glass Bottles
• No Aerosol Cans
• No Alcohol
• No Illegal Drugs or Substances
• No Firearms
• No Knives
• No Weapons or Objects that could be used as Weapons
• No Fireworks
• No Pets (except documented service animals)
• No Selfie Sticks
• No Banners or Flags on Poles
• No Laser Pointers
• No Skateboards or Skates
• No Kites
• No Hula-Hoops
• No Wagons

Yes, items can be taken to or found at the Milwaukee Irish Fest grounds office located just south of the Aer Lingus stage during the festival. After the festival, all remaining items are brought to the Irish Fest Center in Wauwatosa. Call 414-476-3378 during regular business hours to see if your lost item was turned in.

Our Lost Children's Area is located just outside of our Festival offices. Find it on the map included in the grounds brochure.

First aid stations are located at the North, Mid and South gates. Ambulance service is provided by Bell Ambulance. MFD units are also present. 

August 13-16, 2020 (our 40th anniversary!)

August 19-22, 2021

Check out our Entertainment Submission page for guidelines.

Yes! Save some green with group ticket sales available through July 31, 2019. 26-99 tickets are $15 each; 100+ tickets are $13 each. Call the Irish Fest Center at 414-476-3378 for more information.