Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor
Held along the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee Irish Fest features over 100 entertainment acts across 16 stages at a 75-acre permanent festival grounds. Established in 1981, the festival has grown to become the largest Irish music festival in the States. As a sponsor, your brand will connect with loyal, passionate attendees through unforgettable music, food, family fun, and cultural experiences.
Why Partner with Milwaukee Irish Fest
- Community Alignment: Align with an organization that values and focuses on quality, family-friendly programming for the Greater Milwaukee community and Midwest region.
- Audience Visibility: Direct access to an engaged audience, gaining more visibility and awareness for your brand.
- Proven Impact: With over 45 years of success, Milwaukee Irish Fest offers opportunities for sponsors to connect with Irish cultural enthusiasts and festivalgoers through authentic and engaging means.
Attendee Demographics
- The majority of Milwaukee Irish Fest patrons are from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.
- Age: Primarily 25-54 (core consumer age).
- Gender: Balanced, slightly female-leaning.
- Income: 60% earn $75K or more annually.
- Affinity for mainstream and value-driven brands and are culturally and musically engaged attendees.
Experience the Magic
A look back at the music, fun, and memories from last year's festival.
Sponsor Opportunities
From presenting sponsors to small business packages, there's an opportunity that fits your goals and budget. Sponsor benefits may include:
- Brand Visibility
- Digital & Social Media Recognition
- On-Site Presence
- Website Promotion
- Complimentary Admission Tickets
Submit a Sponsorship Interest Form
2026 Sponsors
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Foundation
- Associated Bank
- Burke Candy & Ingredients
- Celtic Tours
- Delicato Family Vineyard
- Ed Ward - Milwaukee Irish Fest Founder
- General Beverage
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Gilles Frozen Custard
- Harp and Eagle Tours and Old Ground Hotel Ennis
- Lemberg Electric Company
- Light Efficient Design
- Nancy Flagg & Joe Hegarty
- O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
- Reilly Insurance Services Inc.
- RGIS
- R&R Insurance Services, Inc.
- Shamrock Club of Wisconsin
- Sil's Mini Donuts
- U.S. Foods
- Ward's House of Prime
- Water Street Brewery
- Badger Liquor
- Beer Capitol
- Bliffert Lumber
- Cashel Academy of Irish Dance
- Corbin Landscaping & Lawn Care
- DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
- Fancy Pants Pet Salon
- Gietl Signs
- Gross Heating and Air Conditioning
- J&J Contractors
- Jim and Eileen Gillespie
- Marlin Printing
- Milwaukee Office Products
- Na Gaeil Chicago
- O'Lydia's Bar & Grill
- Premier Flooring, Inc.
- REYN Engineering
- Rita and Patrick Murphy
- Robert & Barbara O'Brien
- Shift - The Irish Social & Dating App
- Travelers Title, LLC
- The Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Ultimate Confections
- UniFide CST Scale Systems
- United Parcel Service
