FAQ's

Henry Maier Festival Park
200 N. Harbor Drive
Milwaukee, WI  53202

Thursday
Thursday is a preview night. Only partial grounds are open.
5 PM to 10 PM

Friday
4 PM to 11 PM

Saturday
12 PM to 11 PM

Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Hours may be subject to change.

Yes, there are ATMs on the grounds.

Yes!

The North and South gates are closed on Thursday and close at 7:30PM on Sunday.

The entire grounds are accessible from your wheelchair and ECV. Wheelchairs are available for rent, for patrons over the age of 18, near the Main Gate and South Gate on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a rental fee of $10 to rent a wheelchair for the day and $5 to rent a stroller for the day and a valid driver's license will be held until the wheelchair is returned.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own wheelchairs as we have a limited number of wheelchairs available. We do not offer motorized wheelchairs to rent.

Cameras with a detachable lens or lens that extends further than 3 inches, or video equipment, will NOT be allowed.

Irish Fest gladly welcomes service animals and service animals in training. If you are a service animal trainer, the animal must wear a harness or leash and special cape denoting that the animal is in training and not merely a pet. If you require the use of the animal, we strongly encourage the use of an identifying vest, harness, cape, or leash, so other Irish Fest patrons do not attempt to pet or play with your service animal. Upon arrival, Irish Fest staff or security may ask you if the animal is a service animal required because of a disability or if the animal is being trained to be a service animal. If the animal is a service animal in training, please be prepared to produce certification or other credentials from a school for training animals that the animal is in training currently. Irish Fest will NEVER ask for certification or other credentials of a disability.

Please note that Irish Fest reserves the right to remove both animal and patron if the animal jeopardizes the safety of other patrons or staff. Irish Fest will never separate or attempt to separate you from your service animal or service animal-in-training. 

Pets are NOT allowed. Only service animals and the dogs in the Celtic Canine area are allowed on the festival grounds.

Outside food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought onto the festival grounds.

Please note Milwaukee World Festival implemented a new bag and carry-in policy.

To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all guests, performers, staff, vendors, and contractors. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) enforces the following policies for all public and private events held at Henry Maier Festival Park (PARK). By entering the Park, you consent to security screening and bag inspection and agree to comply with Park policies and lawful instructions issued by MWF Security.

Entry and continued presence at the Park are conditioned on compliance; violation may result in denial of entry or removal without refund.

We encourage you to visit Milwaukee World Festival's website page to view the full breakout of security policies at the gates and what is and is not allowed at the festival grounds.

View Security and Carry-In Policy

Due to MWF (Milwaukee World Festival)/Summerfest security policy, no water bottles of any kind are permitted. 

Any prohibited items will be confiscated by MWF security and will not be returned.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

For safety and to expedite screening, the following items are prohibited inside the Park:

• Backpacks of any type
• Coolers, picnic baskets, or rigid containers
• Camera bags, laptop bags, briefcases, or luggage
• Camelback-style hydration packs
• Any other container deemed unsafe by security
• Outside food and beverages (unless needed for infants, medical, or dietary needs)
• Cans, Glass/Plastic containers, empty or sealed water bottles, or Metal Containers (including Yeti/Stanley type bottles, tumblers, and thermos)
• Stainless steel reusable drinking straws
• Self-defense sprays (such as OC, pepper spray, or mace)
• Aerosol cans (except for spray sunscreens 6oz or less, 1 per patron)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or Drones
• Alcohol or Illegal drugs or substances
• Open or concealed weapons/firearms (including pocket knives)
• Objects that could be used as weapons
• Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives
• Professional cameras (cameras with a detachable lens or a lens that extends further than 3 inches) or video equipment
• Recording devices
• Brooms/broomsticks, selfie sticks, poles, trekking sticks, and tripods
• Pets (except for service animals or during special events or promotions)
• Banners or flags on poles
• Laser pointers
• Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, or hoverboards
• Foot-powered or electric scooters
• Bicycles, tricycles, or unicycles
• Wagons
• Kites
• Hula-hoops, Frisbees, and beach balls
• Stadium seats and lawn chairs

Milwaukee World Festival does not provide storage or accommodations for prohibited items and is not responsible for items discarded or left behind in the screening areas.

MWF reserves the right to alter carry-in item policies at any time. MWF will not offer accommodations for prohibited items and is not responsible for items left behind during the screening process.

Exceptions to Prohibited Bags and Containers

Medical and Family Needs: Guests with infant care items or medically necessary supplies may bring such items in a bag appropriate for those purposes, subject to inspection by Security.

View Full Carry-In Policy

The following items are ALLOWED:

• Umbrellas (Note: Umbrellas are not allowed inside the American Family Insurance Amphitheater or at the BMO Pavilion during stand-alone events/concerts)
• Strollers (Note: Strollers are not allowed inside the American Family Insurance Amphitheater)
• Disposable Camera
• Small Camera (No Professional Grade Cameras and Video Equipment)

Permitted Bags:

• Clear bags only (plastic, vinyl, PVC, drawstring, or cinch-style) not exceeding 12” x 12” x 6”
• Small clutches, small bags, wallets, or fanny packs not exceeding 6” x 9” 

Size Rule

Bags larger than 6” x 9” must be clear and may not exceed 12” x 12” x 6”.

View Full Carry-In Policy

Please reach out to us at viprentals@irishfest.com to check for availability.

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 CelticMKE Center in Wauwatosa. 1532 N. Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213. Please fill out this form to report a lost item. Lost items will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity. CelticMKE (Irish Festivals, Inc.) will not be held liable for any unclaimed items. If we locate your item, Milwaukee Irish Fest will reach out to you as soon as possible. All patrons will be required to fill out an additional sign and release form upon retrieval of lost item.

You can also give us a call at 414-476-3378 during regular business hours to see if your lost item was turned in.

Report Lost Items

In the case of severe weather, the signage on the grounds and the grounds’ announcement system will promptly notify guests. Some  activities may be temporarily postponed or canceled until the weather clears up. Please keep an eye on social media, the website, and the Irish Fest app for updates as they come out. Keep in mind, however, that this is an outdoor music festival, and we operate rain or shine.

August 19 - 22, 2027

Milwaukee Irish Fest is a cashless festival.

Cash will still be accepted for raffle tickets, rentals, and package checks and at select vendors (e.g., marketplace, food booths).

Use our Cash to Card stations—located at box offices and inside each entrance—to load cash onto a prepaid card
for use throughout the festival. 
 

View ticket information and ways to save, here.

Yes! All of the musical acts, cultural performances, sports, children's activities, 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. 

If you are experiencing any issues during your process of purchasing tickets through our ticketing platform, eTix, please reach out to ticketsales@irishfest.com for assistance!

If you purchased your ticket online through our ticketing system, eTix, contact us at ticketsales@irishfest.com and we will re-send your confirmation information.

Yes! Save some green with group ticket sales available through July 31st. Call our offices at CelticMKE at 414-476-3378 for more information.

Senior Citizen General Admission tickets are $20 each, at the gates only. To receive the Senior Citizen discount, go to any gate ticket window at Irish Fest to purchase. Senior tickets are not available online. 

Children ages 12 and under are free with a paid adult and do not require a ticket for entry. Anyone over the age of 12 will need an admission ticket.

To request a donation of Milwaukee Irish Fest tickets for your community event, please send an official donation request letter through our Donation Form, here.

Please note we receive a high volume of requests* and are unable to accommodate every one that comes in. Once a form is submitted, we will review and determine next steps prior to responding. Please send in your request a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of your event.
*Only one request per organization per festival year due to volume.

If you have any additional questions, you can send an email to info@irishfest.com.

If a request form comes in for an event that takes place the week of our festival, or after, and your request is approved, please note that we issue tickets for the following year's festival.

 We have a fully staffed first aid area on the grounds and medical teams that monitor the crowds.  Ambulance service is provided by Event Medical Services.

Yes! We have a family and nursing station in the Children's Area. It's located inside the new building near the Playground Area and has 4 family restroom/changing areas, a nursing room and sensory rooms.