FAQ's

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

Thursday
Thursday is a Preview Night - only partial grounds open
5 PM to 10 PM

Friday
4 PM to 12 AM

Saturday
12 PM to 12 AM

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 Celtic Canine dogs in the Celtic Canine area are allowed on the Festival grounds.

Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought into the Festival grounds. We have over 35 food vendors available.

• All bags are subject to inspection prior to entering the Summerfest grounds. No backpacks at all or bags larger than 9x10x12 will be allowed on the grounds. All bags larger than 9X10X12 will need to be returned to a vehicle or home before entering the Park.
• Please leave any unnecessary articles secured within your vehicle or at home to expedite your entry into the park. Items NOT ALLOWED CANNOT be checked in (see list below).
• Any prohibited items will be confiscated by security and will not be returned.
• Milwaukee World Festival, INC (MWF) is not responsible for fire, theft, damage or loss of vehicle including articles left within.

If you need to bring medication, medical equipment, diapers, or other personal care items to Summerfest, how should you pack those items?

• If you have privacy concerns, put those items in a smaller bag that you cannot see through and then place that bag in a clear bag.
• Please note, the small cosmetic or privacy bag is still subject to inspection.
• Nursing mothers may bring in needed items in a similar manner or separate bag.

The following items are NOT ALLOWED:

• Backpacks (special consideration will be given to parents with infants and those with medical needs)
• Large Bags over 9X10X12 inches
• Camelback-style hydration packs
• Picnic Baskets
• Outside food and beverages (unless needed for infants, medical or dietary needs)
• Glass or Metal Containers, Water Bottles or Cans of any type
• Coolers or other hard-side containers
• 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)
• UAV-Drones
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Firearms (no open or concealed weapons/firearms)
• Knives
• Weapons or objects that could be used as weapons
• Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives
• Professional cameras (cameras with a detachable lens or lens that extends further than 3 inches) or video equipment
• Recording devices
• Brooms/broomsticks, selfie sticks, poles, trekking sticks, and tripods
• Pets (except 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, Sit-Upon, seat cushions, and lawn chairs

*This list is not exhaustive. Items not appearing on the list may still be prohibited at the discretion of MWF Security if the items pose a potential threat to the safety of our guests or due to event restrictions

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)
• Small Bag, Cinch bag, or Purse

Please reach out to us at viprentals@irishfest.com to check 2024 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 14 - 17, 2025

Yes! All admission gates, food, drinks, and shopping vendors accept both cash and debit/credit cards.

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 31, 2024. Call our offices at CelticMKE at 414-476-3378 for more information.

Senior Citizen General Admission tickets are $17 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 avaliable 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 for 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. Please allow time for us to be able to go through each form and respond. If you have any additional questions, you can send an email at 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 will follow any health and safety restrictions and recommendations that are in place at the time of our festival.

We have enhanced cleaning protocols, hand sanitizing stations installed and have modified parts of the grounds to better accommodate for social distancing.

We continue to monitor the latest CDC guidelines and City of Milwaukee announcements. At this time, we are not requiring face coverings in order to attend the festival.

The CDC and City of Milwaukee continue to update their suggestions, due to the ever-evolving environment of COVID-19.

Final health and safety precautions for the festival will be published here.

At this time we are NOT requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result in order to attend the festival.

The CDC and City of Milwaukee continue to update their suggestions, due to the ever-evolving environment of COVID-19. 

Final health and safety precautions for the festival will be published here.

 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.