THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grand HooleyAdmission $5. Free admission with donation of school supplies (markers, notebooks, backpacks, etc.) for children served by Hope House. Kids 12 & under free.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 – 4 p.m. to midnightAdmission $10; Kids 12 & under free.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 – Noon to midnightAdmission $20 adults; $15 seniors 60+; Kids 12 & under free.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Admission $20 adults; $15 seniors 60+; Kids 12 & under free.

FREE ADMISSION: The South Gates will open at 8 a.m. Anyone donating non-perishable food items by 11 a.m. (at the South Gate), will receive free admission to the festival. Patrons are welcome to attend the Liturgy for Peace and Justice beginning at 9:30 a.m. and receive free admission to the festival immediately following. Those donating food who choose not to attend the service 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.). All non-perishable food will be donated to Hunger Task Force.

COLLEGE DAY: $3 discount off admission 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with valid college student ID (all gates).

MILITARY/VETERANS DAY: Free admission (+1 guest) with valid military ID (all gates).

GROUP TICKET SALES – Save the green with group ticket sales available through July 31, 2016. 26-99 tickets are $15 each; 100+ tickets are $13 each. Call 414-476-FEST (3378) or visit IrishFest.com for information.

Multi-Day Pass is available online at IrishFest.com.

Watch for ticket specials all summer, including our Dublin' the Fun promotions and ticket packages.

Arts, crafts, & culture come aliveCULTURAL VILLAGE From art and music to history and crafts, this is Ireland on the lakefront. Enjoy theater, learn to speak Irish, and visit the Roots and Pub stages for great music.

MOORE STREET MARKET Shop a variety of wares from Irish artisans including fi ne tweeds, knits, jewelry, art prints, and more.

GENEALOGY AND LITERARY CORNER Trace your roots with help from expert genealogists from the U.S. and Ireland. Meet featured authors in the Literary Corner and get your new favorite book signed.

HEDGE SCHOOL Learn about Irish and Irish-American history, music, culture, and politics from speakers from around the world.

1916 COMMEMORATION2016 marks 100 years since the historic events of The 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. Look for special exhibits and commemorations throughout the Festival grounds to learn more about the legacy and meaning of this signifi cant part of Irish history.

Summer School at CelticMKEOur popular Summer School program returns to the historic CelticMKE Center in Wauwatosa. From August 15-19, kids and adults are invited to experience a week of hands-on learning like none other. World-class experts and instructors teach classes in Irish dance, music, culture, language, and the art and craft traditions of Ireland. Learn more and register at IrishFestSummerSchool.com.

CelticMKE Center is located at 1532 N. Wauwatosa Ave.

FREE Big Fun For Your Wee OnesCELTIC CANINESMeet native dog breeds of Ireland including Setters, Spaniels, and Irish Wolfhounds at this special exhibit by local breeders.

CHILDREN’S AREA Lots o’fun for the kids all in one place! Mini-golf, Pot O’Gold prizes, stories and a snack in the Children’s Tea Room, coloring and craft area, and Highland Games. Performances on two stages include Irish dancing, music, and interactive storytelling.

PASSPORT TO FUN Collect special stamps throughout Milwaukee Irish Fest. It’s a fun way to keep the whole family together and thoroughly entertained. Kids can make crafts, see dancers, pet dogs, get prizes, and build a Paddy Pirate Passport!

LEPRECHAUN VILLAGE Yes, leprechauns are real, and they’ll be right here at Milwaukee Irish Fest! The Ancient Order of Leprechauns will gather daily just east of the Children’s Area. Really!

GREENWISH VILLAGE Explore the wonders of water and learn how every drop counts! Play eco-friendly games, and use our energy bike to create wind to race a sustainable sailboat. Adults, you’ll love learning about rain gardens and rain barrels.

A LITTLE MORE GREEN IN YOUR WALLETAll kids (age 12 and under) get in free to the festival.

VISIT IRISHFEST.COM FOR UPDATES

From traditional fi ddle to electric guitar, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to love at Milwaukee Irish Fest. This year, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture welcomes back festival favorites, and introduces new attractions during the four-day celebration on Milwaukee’s lakefront at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. With hundreds of acts on 17 stages, delicious Irish food, traditional sporting events, Irish dancing, and activities for people of all ages, you won’t want to miss a minute of the 2016 festival. Whether you love a pint or two with friends, or if having a cup of tea with family is more your, well, cup of tea, you can do it at Milwaukee Irish Fest!

CELTIC WORLD SHOWCASEThe music of the Celts, the Iron Age people who lived in large areas of Western Europe, has traveled around the world. Over time, different cultures have added their own fl avor to the mix, creating something truly beautiful and unique. This year’s entertainment showcase puts the spotlight on artists who are continuing these centuries-old musical traditions while putting their spin on global music. Artists in our Celtic World Showcase hail from Celtic nations around the world and will perform in traditional languages, such as Gaelic. We’re thrilled to bring this musical tradition to audiences at Milwaukee Irish Fest. Gather your clan, and we’ll see you in August.

MEET CELTICMKEMilwaukee Irish Fest is proudly presented by CelticMKE. We are a non-profi t organization dedicated to sharing our love of Celtic history and culture with people in greater Milwaukee, and all over the world!

Along with our one-of-a-kind festival, CelticMKE is thrilled to offer art and music classes, fun family events, lectures, and concerts from some of the world’s best Irish, Irish American and Celtic experts all year long.

CelticMKE is also host to a number of Celtic programs and cultural heritage projects at our headquarters in Wauwatosa:

• The Ward Irish Music Archives • Irish Fest Choir

• School of Music • Summer School

In addition to offering classes, lectures, and events, CelticMKE is dedicated to giving back through the Irish Fest Foundation. Established in 1994, the Foundation has granted over $500,000 to non-profi t entities.

Visit CelticMKE.com to learn more about the organization and explore upcoming events. We hope to see you soon at one of CelticMKE’s fantastic programs!

Support CelticMKEIt’s easy to support CelticMKE’s year-round programming. Just visit CelticMKE.com or call 414-476-3378 to make your donation. You may give to the organization’s general fund, or you may choose to direct your gift to one of CelticMKE’s dedicated funds including:

Friends Fund • Tommy Makem Fund • Eugene Byrne Fund

Prefer to volunteer? We’d love to have you! Visit CelticMKE.com or call 414-476-3378 to learn more about the opportunities available during Milwaukee Irish Fest as well as other programs throughout the year.

Thank you for your support!TRANSIT OPTIONS

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) shuttles and fl yers will be available to ride to and from the festival grounds.

For more info call 414-344-6711 or visit RideMCTS.com.

Driving in? Visit projects.511wi.gov for construction updates.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grand HooleyAdmission $5. Free admission with donation of school supplies (markers, notebooks, backpacks, etc.) for children served by Hope House. Kids 12 & under free.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 – 4 p.m. to midnightAdmission $10; Kids 12 & under free.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 – Noon to midnightAdmission $20 adults; $15 seniors 60+; Kids 12 & under free.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Admission $20 adults; $15 seniors 60+; Kids 12 & under free.

FREE ADMISSION: The South Gates will open at 8 a.m. Anyone donating non-perishable food items by 11 a.m. (at the South Gate), will receive free admission to the festival. Patrons are welcome to attend the Liturgy for Peace and Justice beginning at 9:30 a.m. and receive free admission to the festival immediately following. Those donating food who choose not to attend the service 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.). All non-perishable food will be donated to Hunger Task Force.

COLLEGE DAY: $3 discount off admission 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with valid college student ID (all gates).

MILITARY/VETERANS DAY: Free admission (+1 guest) with valid military ID (all gates).

GROUP TICKET SALES – Save the green with group ticket sales available through July 31, 2016. 26-99 tickets are $15 each; 100+ tickets are $13 each. Call 414-476-FEST (3378) or visit IrishFest.com for information.

Multi-Day Pass is available online at IrishFest.com.

Watch for ticket specials all summer, including our Dublin' the Fun promotions and ticket packages.

Arts, crafts, & culture come aliveCULTURAL VILLAGE From art and music to history and crafts, this is Ireland on the lakefront. Enjoy theater, learn to speak Irish, and visit the Roots and Pub stages for great music.

MOORE STREET MARKET Shop a variety of wares from Irish artisans including fi ne tweeds, knits, jewelry, art prints, and more.

GENEALOGY AND LITERARY CORNER Trace your roots with help from expert genealogists from the U.S. and Ireland. Meet featured authors in the Literary Corner and get your new favorite book signed.

HEDGE SCHOOL Learn about Irish and Irish-American history, music, culture, and politics from speakers from around the world.

1916 COMMEMORATION2016 marks 100 years since the historic events of The 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. Look for special exhibits and commemorations throughout the Festival grounds to learn more about the legacy and meaning of this signifi cant part of Irish history.

Summer School at CelticMKEOur popular Summer School program returns to the historic CelticMKE Center in Wauwatosa. From August 15-19, kids and adults are invited to experience a week of hands-on learning like none other. World-class experts and instructors teach classes in Irish dance, music, culture, language, and the art and craft traditions of Ireland. Learn more and register at IrishFestSummerSchool.com.

CelticMKE Center is located at 1532 N. Wauwatosa Ave.

FREE Big Fun For Your Wee OnesCELTIC CANINESMeet native dog breeds of Ireland including Setters, Spaniels, and Irish Wolfhounds at this special exhibit by local breeders.

CHILDREN’S AREA Lots o’fun for the kids all in one place! Mini-golf, Pot O’Gold prizes, stories and a snack in the Children’s Tea Room, coloring and craft area, and Highland Games. Performances on two stages include Irish dancing, music, and interactive storytelling.

PASSPORT TO FUN Collect special stamps throughout Milwaukee Irish Fest. It’s a fun way to keep the whole family together and thoroughly entertained. Kids can make crafts, see dancers, pet dogs, get prizes, and build a Paddy Pirate Passport!

LEPRECHAUN VILLAGE Yes, leprechauns are real, and they’ll be right here at Milwaukee Irish Fest! The Ancient Order of Leprechauns will gather daily just east of the Children’s Area. Really!

GREENWISH VILLAGE Explore the wonders of water and learn how every drop counts! Play eco-friendly games, and use our energy bike to create wind to race a sustainable sailboat. Adults, you’ll love learning about rain gardens and rain barrels.

A LITTLE MORE GREEN IN YOUR WALLETAll kids (age 12 and under) get in free to the festival.

VISIT IRISHFEST.COM FOR UPDATES

From traditional fi ddle to electric guitar, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to love at Milwaukee Irish Fest. This year, the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture welcomes back festival favorites, and introduces new attractions during the four-day celebration on Milwaukee’s lakefront at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. With hundreds of acts on 17 stages, delicious Irish food, traditional sporting events, Irish dancing, and activities for people of all ages, you won’t want to miss a minute of the 2016 festival. Whether you love a pint or two with friends, or if having a cup of tea with family is more your, well, cup of tea, you can do it at Milwaukee Irish Fest!

CELTIC WORLD SHOWCASEThe music of the Celts, the Iron Age people who lived in large areas of Western Europe, has traveled around the world. Over time, different cultures have added their own fl avor to the mix, creating something truly beautiful and unique. This year’s entertainment showcase puts the spotlight on artists who are continuing these centuries-old musical traditions while putting their spin on global music. Artists in our Celtic World Showcase hail from Celtic nations around the world and will perform in traditional languages, such as Gaelic. We’re thrilled to bring this musical tradition to audiences at Milwaukee Irish Fest. Gather your clan, and we’ll see you in August.

MEET CELTICMKEMilwaukee Irish Fest is proudly presented by CelticMKE. We are a non-profi t organization dedicated to sharing our love of Celtic history and culture with people in greater Milwaukee, and all over the world!

Along with our one-of-a-kind festival, CelticMKE is thrilled to offer art and music classes, fun family events, lectures, and concerts from some of the world’s best Irish, Irish American and Celtic experts all year long.

CelticMKE is also host to a number of Celtic programs and cultural heritage projects at our headquarters in Wauwatosa:

•The Ward Irish Music Archives • Irish Fest Choir

•School of Music•Summer School

In addition to offering classes, lectures, and events, CelticMKE is dedicated to giving back through the Irish Fest Foundation. Established in 1994, the Foundation has granted over $500,000 to non-profi t entities.

Visit CelticMKE.com to learn more about the organization and explore upcoming events. We hope to see you soon at one of CelticMKE’s fantastic programs!

Support CelticMKEIt’s easy to support CelticMKE’s year-round programming. Just visit CelticMKE.com or call 414-476-3378 to make your donation. You may give to the organization’s general fund, or you may choose to direct your gift to one of CelticMKE’s dedicated funds including:

Friends Fund • Tommy Makem Fund • Eugene Byrne Fund

Prefer to volunteer? We’d love to have you! Visit CelticMKE.com or call 414-476-3378 to learn more about the opportunities available during Milwaukee Irish Fest as well as other programs throughout the year.

Thank you for your support! TRANSIT OPTIONS

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) shuttles and fl yers will be available to ride to and from the festival grounds.

For more info call 414-344-6711 or visit RideMCTS.com.

Driving in? Visit projects.511wi.gov for construction updates.

All Schedules are subject to change - visit IrishFest.com for an updated schedule.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 20MILLER LITE 12:15 Tis 1:30 Kinsella Academy of Irish Dance 3:15 Tallymoore 5:00 McPeake 6:45 Kilkennys 8:30 JigJam 10:15 Gaelic Storm

AER LINGUS 12:15 Academy of Irish Music 1:15 Volunteer Scholarship Program 1:45 McMenamin Irish Dance Academy 3:15 Solas 5:00 Dallahan 6:45 The High Kings 8:30 Trinity Dance Company 10:15 Slide

COORS LIGHT & PARKVIEW 12:15 áthas 1:30 Leahy’s Luck 3:15 Trinity Irish Dancers 4:45 Moya Brennan 6:30 We Banjo 3 8:15 Next Generation Leahy 10:00 Socks in the Frying Pan

LEINIE’S 12:15 Warpiper 2:00 The Gleasons 4:00 Cashel Dennehy Irish Dancers 6:00 Wild Colonial Bhoys 8:00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers 10:00 Skerryvore

CATHOLIC FINANCIAL LIFE CELTIC ROOTS 12:30 Myserk 2:15 Calan 4:15 Barrule 6:15 Celtic Fiddle Festival 8:15 De Barra with Moya Brennan

THE MCGOURTHY FAMILY TIPPERARY 12:00 Jeff Ward & Nancy Maio 1:30 Irish Fest Choir 3:15 Ten Strings and a Goat Skin 5:00 Beglan Academy of Irish Dance 6:30 Dardanelles 8:15 Finbar MacCarthy 10:00 Whiskey of the Damned

SNUG 12:15 Blarney 1:30 Ian Gould 3:00 Derek Byrne and Paddygrass 4:45 Runa 6:30 The Lost Forty 8:15 Drowsy Lads 10:00 Seamus Kennedy

HABUSH HABUSH & ROTTIER VILLAGE PUB 12:15 Barry Dodd 1:45 Donal Clancy 3:30 Grace Toland & Barry Gleeson 5:15 Bua 7:00 Wrigley Sisters

MILWAUKEE PUB GARDEN 12:00 Pay the Devil 2:30 Blackthorn Folly 5:00 Dublin O’Shea

DANCE PAVILLION 12:00 Baking Contest 2:45 Set Lessons 3:15 áthas – Set 4:30 Céilí Lessons 5:00 Drowsy Lads – Céilí 6:30 Set Lessons 7:00 Ceoltoiri Chicago – Set 8:30 The Wise Maids – Céilí 10:00 John Williams – Set

SUNDAY, AUG. 21MILLER LITE 11:15 Beglan Academy of Irish Dance 12:45 Norah Rendell and the Lost Forty 2:15 JigJam 4:00 McPeake 5:45 Kilkennys 7:15 Gaelic Storm

AER LINGUS 11:15 Cuil A’Lin 12:30 Glencastle Irish Dancers 2:00 Dallahan 3:30 Slide 5:00 The High Kings 6:30 Raffl e Drawing 7:00 Solas 8:45 Volunteer of the Year 9:00 The Scattering

COORS LIGHT & PARKVIEW 11:15 Leahy’s Luck 1:00 Cashel Dennehy Irish Dancers 2:45 Next Generation Leahy 4:30 Socks in the Frying Pan 6:30 We Banjo 3

LEINIE’S 12:00 The Scrubbers 1:30 Reilly 3:00 Wild Colonial Bhoys 5:00 Skerryvore 7:00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers

CATHOLIC FINANCIAL LIFE CELTIC ROOTS 11:15 Tairis 12:30 De Barra with Moya Brennan 2:30 Barrule 4:30 Celtic Fiddle Festival 6:30 Calan

THE MCGOURTHY FAMILY TIPPERARY 11:30 Irish Fest School of Music 12:45 Irish Fest Choir 2:15 Poster Introduction 2:30 Dardanelles 4:00 Kinsella Academy of Irish Dance 5:45 Ten Strings and a Goat Skin 7:15 Finbar MacCarthy

SNUG 11:30 3 Pints Gone 12:45 Bill & Lin O’Connor 2:15 Kiana Weber and Friends 4:00 Seamus Kennedy 5:45 Runa 7:15 Rising Gael

HABUSH HABUSH & ROTTIER VILLAGE PUB 11:30 Frogwater 1:15 Grace Toland & Barry Gleeson 3:00 Wrigley Sisters 4:45 Donal Clancy 6:30 Bua

MILWAUKEE PUB GARDEN 11:30 Rory Modlinski 12:45 Kilmaley 2:00 Evan & Tom Leahy 3:15 The Shinigans 4:30 Tinker Boys

DANCE PAVILLION 11:30 Asher Gray, Brett Lipshutz and Blaine McGuinn – Céilí 1:00 Set Lessons 1:30 Ceoltoiri Chicago – Set 3:00 Céilí Lessons 3:30 Drowsy Lads – Céilí 5:00 Set Lessons 5:30 Rirá – Set 7:15 Céilí

THURSDAY, AUG. 18MILLER LITE 5:15 Barrule 7:00 JigJam 8:45 Next Generation Leahy

AER LINGUS 5:00 Opening Ceremony 6:15 Runa 7:30 Solas 9:00 De Barra with Moya Brennan

THE MCGOURTHY FAMILY TIPPERARY 5:15 Wrigley Sisters 6:30 Dardanelles 7:45 Celtic Fiddle Festival 9:00 Calan

DANCE PAVILLION 5:10 Lessons 5:30 Ceol Cairde 7:00 Frogwater – Céilí 8:30 Ceoltoiri Chicago – Set

FRIDAY, AUG. 19MILLER LITE 4:15 McMenamin Irish Dance Academy 6:00 Kilkennys 8:00 McPeake 10:00 JigJam

AER LINGUS 4:30 Trinity Irish Dancers 6:15 Dallahan 8:15 Slide 10:15 Solas

COORS LIGHT & PARKVIEW 4:15 Atlantic Wave 6:00 Next Generation Leahy 8:00 Socks in the Frying Pan 10:00 We Banjo 3

LEINIE’S 4:15 Hearthfi re 6:00 Wild Colonial Bhoys 8:00 Skerryvore 10:00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers

CATHOLIC FINANCIAL LIFE CELTIC ROOTS 4:30 Barrule 6:15 De Barra with Moya Brennan 8:00 Calan

THE MCGOURTHY FAMILY TIPPERARY 4:15 Irish Fest Choir 6:00 Celtic Fiddle Festival 7:30 Glencastle Irish Dancers 9:00 Dardanelles 10:30 Ten Strings and a Goat Skin

SNUG 4:15 Drowsy Lads 5:45 Seamus Kennedy 7:45 Runa 9:45 Tallymoore

HABUSH HABUSH & ROTTIER VILLAGE PUB 4:30 Wrigley Sisters 6:00 Grace Toland & Barry Gleeson 7:30 Donal Clancy 9:00 Bua

MILWAUKEE PUB GARDEN 4:15 The Rogue Six 6:45 Curtis Crossroads

DANCE PAVILLION 4:15 Céilí Lessons 4:45 Ceol Cairde – Céilí 6:30 Set Lessons 7:00 John Williams – Set 8:30 Drowsy Lads – Céilí 10:00 Ceoltoiri Chicago – Set

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