There is something to experience for everyone at Irish Fest!

Our programming, entertainment lineup, & activities celebrate Irish and Celtic culture. We're proud of our fun, family friendly atmosphere in the beautiful setting of downtown Appleton. Whether it's your first time at Irish Fest or you're a returning Fest Goer, we welcome you!

2025 Program

Follow along with our festival lineup, programming, and more with this one-page program. Download and print it, save it on your phone, put it on the fridge...we have a fantastic fest planned and can't wait to see you there!

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Festival Map

Our festival is held in Jones Park and the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in downtown Appleton. Together, these venues make the perfect setting for our festival.

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Cultural Area

Open Saturday 10am - 6pm

Our Cultural Area, located inside the Fox Exhibition Expo connected to Jones Park, offers a variety of Irish and Celtic cultural lectures and demonstrations and more from authors, historians, professors, sports, and more.

Irish Genealogist Dave Miller
Travel representatives to help plan a trip to Ireland
Celtic Canines (located in their own tent outside neare the playground)
Shamrock Club of NE Wisconsin
Exhibits on loan from the Irish Consulate
and more!

Cultural Stage Lineup

Saturday only

10:30am Colm Keegan workshop
11:30am Hugh the Kilted Magician
12:30pm Ceol Cairde (Music of Friends)
1:30pm Boys from Belfast (Ian Gould & Seamus Kennedy)
2:30pm Rory Modlinski
3:45pm Seamus Kennedy

Wee Ones Children's Area

Saturday 11am - 4pm

Kids can enjoy a variety of engaging cultural activities, crafts, games, and more - all for free!

Adult supervision required, some events scheduled. Sponsored by Heid Music.

12pm-1pm Irish Story Time
1pm Hugh the Kilted Magician
12pm-3pm Face Painting
2pm Irish Tin Whistle lesson with a special guest instructor. The first 100 children interested in learning this popular Irish instrument will receive their own tin whistle to take home!
3:15pm Shiver n' Timbers (Ian Gould & Lukas Jaeger)

children enjoying an Irish tin whistle lesson

Shopping

Browse and shop the retail area at Irish Fest! Our vendors feature fine Irish and Celtic gifts, souvenirs, and more. You'll be sure to find that special gift for someone or perhaps treat yourself to something, too.

Food and Drinks

Irish Fest features food vendors from the greater area to satisfy tastebuds for entire family. In addition to our food vendors, you can enjoy Irish faire at The Chipper, the official food booth of Irish Fest. Presenting Sponsor Ornua Ingredients will be also sampling products at their tent. Irish beverages are always served at our festival, too!

Get your mug on a fresh pint of Guinness. Located at the Matt Miller Pub at Irish Fest. Friday & Saturday 6pm - 8pm.

*Must be 21+ years of age*

Visit the Tullamore D.E.W. lounge in the Cultural Area (in the expo center) for a relaxing place to relax and sip on the original triple blend whiskey. Saturday 10am - 8pm.

*Must be 21+ years of age*