This year’s special entertainment showcase celebrates the

richness of Scotland’s diverse traditional music. Eight of

Scotland’s bands will participate in the Scotland Music

Showcase: The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mànran, Skerryvore,

Dougie MacLean, Gria, Dallahan, The ALT, and Alisdair Fraser

and Tony McManus. You won’t want to miss it.

THE ARTS, THE CRAFTS THE HISTORY, THE FUNA CULTURAL VILLAGE. The complete Irish and Celtic experience, from art and music to dance and crafts. This is Ireland on the lakefront. Enjoy the theater, learn to speak Irish and visit the Roots and Pub stages with a special emphasis this year on the Brian Ború Millennial Celebration.

MOORE STREET MARKET. The finest in Irish tweeds, weavers from Donegal and a basket weaver from the Aran Islands will display their goods. Browse the handmade jewelry, block prints, shard art and more.

BRIAN BORÚ MILLENNIAL CELEBRATION. Irish Fest will join commemorations taking place across Ireland this year celebrating the first modern ruler of Ireland, Brian Ború Dalcassian who was victorious in the Battle of Clontarf in the year 1014. Genealogists, historians, music experts, bow makers and chefs will present medieval exhibits, talks, and demonstrations throughout the Cultural Village and the entire grounds.

GENEALOGY AND LITERARY CORNER. Expert genealogists from Ireland and the U.S. will be here to answer your questions, help you trace your ancestors and answer why and how they came to America. The Literary Corner is the place where invited authors can meet their readers and sell their books.

HEDGE SCHOOL. Offering a series of lectures given by leading authorities and government representatives on Irish history, music, literature and today’s government.

ARCHIVES GALLERY. Be sure to visit the archives area for an exhibit on Casey at the Bat: The Irish in Baseball; and The Fighting Irish: The Irish in Boxing; and our annual photo contest!

SUMMER SCHOOLThe Irish Fest Summer School, a big fan favorite, is celebrating its 28th Anniversary! Held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) August 11-15, it gives you a classroom experience in dance, music, culture, language and the art and craft traditions of Ireland. Classes are taught by world-class experts and performers – including instructors from Ireland. They will show, teach, and answer all of your questions. Visit irishfest.com to register!

FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVALA GREENER PLANET. Play Super-Hero Bingo with hands-on environmental activities. Take home a Super-Hero Coloring Book and make environmental practices a fun and everyday part of your life. Create Super-Hero Gear by turning trash into art. All at our unique Greenwish Village. All the green thinking you could wish for. Right here at Irish Fest.

CELTIC CANINES. Setters, Spaniels, Irish Wolfhounds, the native breeds of Ireland. A special exhibit by local breeders.

CHILDREN’S AREA. Lots o’ fun for the kids all in one place! Mini-golf, Pot O’ Gold prizes, tea room, coloring and craft area, Highland Games and interactive and educational displays. Performances include magicians, Irish dancers, music and plays.

PASSPORT TO FUN. Collect special stamps at stops throughout Irish Fest. A fun way to keep the family together and thoroughly entertained. Kids can make crafts, see some dancers, pet a dog, get a few prizes and build a Paddy Pirate Passport with the stamps they get. Always a big hit and back again this year!

LEPRECHAUN VILLAGE. Yes, leprechauns are real. And they’ll be right here at Irish Fest. The Order of the Ancient Leprechauns will be gathering daily just east of the children’s area. Really!

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

Thursday, August 14 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grand Hooley Admission $5. Free admission with donation of school supplies (markers, notebooks, backpacks, etc.) for children served by Hope House.

Friday, August 15 – 4 p.m. to midnight Admission $17 adults; $12 seniors 60+. $5 Buck Friday 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. admission is only $5. Kids 12 & under free.

Saturday, August 16 – Noon to midnight Admission $17 adults; $12 seniors 60+; Kids 12 & under free.

Sunday, August 17 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $17 adults; $12 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 Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will receive free admission immediately following. Those donating food who choose not to attend the Mass 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 items 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 August 1, 2014! 26-99 tickets are $13.75 each; 100+ tickets are $11.75 each.

A great way to travel to Milwaukee Irish Fest is via the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). Both shuttles and flyers will be available to ride to and from the Milwaukee Irish Fest grounds. For more info call 414-344-6711 or visit RideMCTS.com. If you are driving, visit projects.511wi.gov for construction updates.

Join us at the 34th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the world’s largest celebration of Irish, Irish American, and Celtic music, culture and entertainment. Mix and match over 100 acts on 16 stages: from the most talented musicians around the world to Irish dancers, tasty food, sports, and Celtic canines. Create a playlist that is all your own. Each visit is a new playlist to be enjoyed with friends and family!

IRISH MUSIC. Music is the heart of the festival bringing in the biggest names and most popular acts to perform on 16 stages. Guests will be treated to live performances by popular acts like Gaelic Storm, Carlos Núñez, The Willis Clan and Scythian. Special bands coming from Ireland and Northern Ireland include The High Kings, Sharon Shannon, Beoga, Different Drums of Ireland and more. From traditional to rock, we’ve got a playlist for you.

CULTURE, FAMILY FUN AND MORE. Milwaukee Irish Fest offers much more than music. Guests can immerse themselves in the culture of Ireland, including its language, arts, sports, commerce and food. So mark your calendar and join us for the ultimate play list this August!

Visit irishfest.com for updates.

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This year’s special entertainment showcase celebrates the

richness of Scotland’s diverse traditional music. Eight of

Scotland’s bands will participate in the Scotland Music

Showcase: The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mànran, Skerryvore,

Dougie MacLean, Gria, Dallahan, The ALT, and Alisdair Fraser

and Tony McManus. You won’t want to miss it.

THE ARTS, THE CRAFTS THE HISTORY, THE FUNA CULTURAL VILLAGE. The complete Irish and Celtic experience, from art and music to dance and crafts. This is Ireland on the lakefront. Enjoy the theater, learn to speak Irish and visit the Roots and Pub stages with a special emphasis this year on the Brian Ború Millennial Celebration.

MOORE STREET MARKET. The finest in Irish tweeds, weavers from Donegal and a basket weaver from the Aran Islands will display their goods. Browse the handmade jewelry, block prints, shard art and more.

BRIAN BORÚ MILLENNIAL CELEBRATION. Irish Fest will join commemorations taking place across Ireland this year celebrating the first modern ruler of Ireland, Brian Ború Dalcassian who was victorious in the Battle of Clontarf in the year 1014. Genealogists, historians, music experts, bow makers and chefs will present medieval exhibits, talks, and demonstrations throughout the Cultural Village and the entire grounds.

GENEALOGY AND LITERARY CORNER. Expert genealogists from Ireland and the U.S. will be here to answer your questions, help you trace your ancestors and answer why and how they came to America. The Literary Corner is the place where invited authors can meet their readers and sell their books.

HEDGE SCHOOL. Offering a series of lectures given by leading authorities and government representatives on Irish history, music, literature and today’s government.

ARCHIVES GALLERY. Be sure to visit the archives area for an exhibit on Casey at the Bat: The Irish in Baseball; and The Fighting Irish: The Irish in Boxing; and our annual photo contest!

SUMMER SCHOOLThe Irish Fest Summer School, a big fan favorite, is celebrating its 28th Anniversary! Held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) August 11-15, it gives you a classroom experience in dance, music, culture, language and the art and craft traditions of Ireland. Classes are taught by world-class experts and performers – including instructors from Ireland. They will show, teach, and answer all of your questions. Visit irishfest.com to register!

FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVALA GREENER PLANET. Play Super-Hero Bingo with hands-on environmental activities. Take home a Super-Hero Coloring Book and make environmental practices a fun and everyday part of your life. Create Super-Hero Gear by turning trash into art. All at our unique Greenwish Village. All the green thinking you could wish for. Right here at Irish Fest.

CELTIC CANINES. Setters, Spaniels, Irish Wolfhounds, the native breeds of Ireland. A special exhibit by local breeders.

CHILDREN’S AREA. Lots o’ fun for the kids all in one place! Mini-golf, Pot O’ Gold prizes, tea room, coloring and craft area, Highland Games and interactive and educational displays. Performances include magicians, Irish dancers, music and plays.

PASSPORT TO FUN. Collect special stamps at stops throughout Irish Fest. A fun way to keep the family together and thoroughly entertained. Kids can make crafts, see some dancers, pet a dog, get a few prizes and build a Paddy Pirate Passport with the stamps they get. Always a big hit and back again this year!

LEPRECHAUN VILLAGE. Yes, leprechauns are real. And they’ll be right here at Irish Fest. The Order of the Ancient Leprechauns will be gathering daily just east of the children’s area. Really!

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

Thursday, August 14 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grand Hooley Admission $5. Free admission with donation of school supplies (markers, notebooks, backpacks, etc.) for children served by Hope House.

Friday, August 15 – 4 p.m. to midnight Admission $17 adults; $12 seniors 60+. $5 Buck Friday 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. admission is only $5. Kids 12 & under free.

Saturday, August 16 – Noon to midnight Admission $17 adults; $12 seniors 60+; Kids 12 & under free.

Sunday, August 17 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $17 adults; $12 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 Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. and will receive free admission immediately following. Those donating food who choose not to attend the Mass 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 items 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 August 1, 2014! 26-99 tickets are $13.75 each; 100+ tickets are $11.75 each.

A great way to travel to Milwaukee Irish Fest is via the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS). Both shuttles and flyers will be available to ride to and from the Milwaukee Irish Fest grounds. For more info call 414-344-6711 or visit RideMCTS.com. If you are driving, visit projects.511wi.gov for construction updates.

Join us at the 34th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the world’s largest celebration of Irish, Irish American, and Celtic music, culture and entertainment. Mix and match over 100 acts on 16 stages: from the most talented musicians around the world to Irish dancers, tasty food, sports, and Celtic canines. Create a playlist that is all your own. Each visit is a new playlist to be enjoyed with friends and family!

IRISH MUSIC. Music is the heart of the festival bringing in the biggest names and most popular acts to perform on 16 stages. Guests will be treated to live performances by popular acts like Gaelic Storm, Carlos Núñez, The Willis Clan and Scythian. Special bands coming from Ireland and Northern Ireland include The High Kings, Sharon Shannon, Beoga, Different Drums of Ireland and more. From traditional to rock, we’ve got a playlist for you.

CULTURE, FAMILY FUN AND MORE. Milwaukee Irish Fest offers much more than music. Guests can immerse themselves in the culture of Ireland, including its language, arts, sports, commerce and food. So mark your calendar and join us for the ultimate play list this August!

Visit irishfest.com for updates.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 16MILLER LITE 12:15 Paddy Homan 1:30 Glencastle Irish Dancers 3:00 Brian Ború: The High King of Tara, a musical suite

by Maurice Lennon with The Willis Clan 4:30 Sharon Shannon 6:15 Carlos Núñez 8:00 The Willis Clan 10:00 Gaelic Storm

AER LINGUS 12:15 Academy of Irish Music 1:15 Volunteer Scholarship Program 1:45 Liz Carroll with Seán Óg Graham & Trevor Hutchinson 3:15 Beoga 4:45 Trinity Irish Dancers 6:30 Scythian 8:15 StepCrew 10:00 Mànran

COORS LIGHT 12:15 Tallymoore 1:30 Leahys Luck 3:15 Cashel Dennehy Irish Dancers 6:45 The High Kings 8:30 Different Drums of Ireland 10:15 We Banjo 3

LEINIE’S 12:15 The Scrubbers 2:00 The Gleasons 4:00 Kinsella Academy of Irish Dance 6:00 Skerryvore 8:00 Black 47 10:00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers

CELTIC ROOTS 1:15 Gria 3:00 Alisdair Fraser & Tony McManus 4:45 Dallahan 6:30 The ALT - John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary 8:15 Dougie MacLean

TIPPERARY 12:15 Irish American Serenaders 1:30 Irish Fest Choir 3:00 Searson 4:45 McMenamin Irish Dance Academy 6:30 McLean Avenue Band 8:15 Finbar McCarthy 10:00 Whiskey of the Damned

SNUG 12:15 Andreas Transo 1:30 Frogwater 3:00 Theiss & O’Connor 4:45 Derek Byrne and Paddygrass 6:30 Socks in the Frying Pan 8:15 Seamus Kennedy 10:00 Moxie Strings

VILLAGE PUB 12:15 Barry Dodd 1:45 Maggie & John Carty with Donal Lunny 3:15 Ian Gould 5:00 Gráinne Holland 6:45 Creel 8:30 Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny

MILWAUKEE PUB GARDEN 12:00 Pay the Devil 1:15 Sean Callaghan 2:30 Blackthorn Folly 5:00 Dublin O’Shea

DANCE PAVILLION 12:00 Baking Contest 2:45 Set Lessons 3:15 Capitol Ceili Band – Set 4:30 Céilí Lessons 5:00 Nashville Ceili Band – Céilí 6:30 Set Lessons 7:00 Ceoltóirí Chicago – Set 8:30 The Wise Maids – Céilí 10:00 John Williams & the County Clare Ceili Craic! – Set

SUNDAY, AUG. 17MILLER LITE 11:15 Cashel Dennehy Irish Dancers 1:00 Brian Ború: The High King of Tara, a musical suite

by Maurice Lennon with The Willis Clan 2:30 Carlos Núñez 4:15 The Willis Clan 6:00 Sharon Shannon 7:30 Gaelic Storm

AER LINGUS 11:15 áthas 12:30 McMenamin Irish Dance Academy 2:00 Liz Carroll with Seán Óg Graham & Trevor Hutchinson 3:30 StepCrew 5:15 Beoga 6:45 Raffle Drawing 7:15 Scythian 8:45 Volunteer of the Year 9:00 The Scattering

COORS LIGHT 11:15 Leahys Luck 1:00 Beglan Academy of Irish Dance 2:45 The High Kings 4:30 We Banjo 3 6:30 Different Drums of Ireland

LEINIE’S 12:00 Reilly 1:30 Mànran 3:30 Skerryvore 5:30 Red Hot Chilli Pipers 7:30 Scottish Music Jam: Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Skerryvore,

Mànran and friends

CELTIC ROOTS 12:30 Dallahan 2:15 Dougie MacLean 4:00 Alisdair Fraser & Tony McManus 5:45 Gria 7:30 The ALT - John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary

TIPPERARY 11:30 Larry Nugent with Cary Novotny 12:45 Irish Fest Choir 2:15 Poster Introduction 2:30 Searson 4:00 Cronin School of Irish Dance 5:45 McLean Avenue Band 7:15 Finbar McCarthy

SNUG 11:30 Theiss & O’Connor 12:45 Blarney 2:15 Socks in the Frying Pan 4:00 Moxie Strings 5:45 Seamus Kennedy 7:15 3 Pints Gone

VILLAGE PUB 12:45 Sean Callaghan 2:15 Maggie & John Carty with Donal Lunny 4:00 Gráinne Holland 5:45 Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny 7:15 Creel

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

DANCE PAVILLION 11:30 Ceol Cairde - Céilí 1:00 Set Lessons 1:30 áthas – Set 3:00 Céilí Lessons 3:30 Capitol Ceili Band – Céilí 5:00 Set Lessons 5:30 Ceoltóirí Chicago – Set 7:15 Nashville Ceili Band – Céilí

THURSDAY, AUG. 14AER LINGUS 5:15 VIP Introductions 6:15 Beoga 7:30 StepCrew 9:00 Searson

TIPPERARY 5:15 Gria 6:30 Alisdair Fraser 7:45 The ALT - John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary 9:00 Dallahan

DANCE PAVILLION 5:10 Lessons 5:30 Ceol Cairde 7:00 Frogwater – Céilí 9:00 RíRá – Set

MILLER LITE 5:15 Brian Ború: The High King of Tara, a musical suite

by Maurice Lennon with The Willis Clan 7:00 Sharon Shannon 8:45 McLean Avenue Band

FRIDAY, AUG. 15MILLER LITE 4:15 Brian Ború: The High King of Tara, a musical suite

by Maurice Lennon with The Willis Clan 5:30 Trinity Irish Dancers 7:00 The Willis Clan 8:30 Gaelic Storm 10:15 Carlos Núñez

AER LINGUS 4:15 Atlantic Wave 5:30 Glencastle Irish Dancers 7:00 StepCrew 8:30 Beoga 10:15 Scythian

COORS LIGHT 4:15 Cronin School of Irish Dance 5:30 Sharon Shannon 7:00 We Banjo 3 8:30 Different Drums of Ireland 10:00 The High Kings

LEINIE’S 4:15 Beglan Academy of Irish Dance 5:45 Mànran 7:45 Skerryvore 10:00 Red Hot Chilli Pipers

CELTIC ROOTS 4:15 Dallahan 5:30 The ALT - John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary 7:00 Dougie MacLean 8:30 Alisdair Fraser 10:00 Gria

TIPPERARY 4:15 Irish Fest Choir 5:45 Cuil A’Lin 7:00 Kinsella Academy of Irish Dance 8:30 McLean Avenue Band 10:00 Searson

SNUG 4:15 Jeff Ward 5:30 Socks in the Frying Pan 7:00 Moxie Strings 8:30 Seamus Kennedy 10:00 Tallymoore

VILLAGE PUB 4:15 Blarney 5:30 Maggie & John Carty with Donal Lunny 7:00 Gráinne Holland 8:45 Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny 10:15 Creel

MILWAUKEE PUB GARDEN 4:15 The Rogue Six 5:30 Sean Callaghan 6:45 Curtis Crossroads

DANCE PAVILLION 4:15 Céilí Lessons 4:45 Cream City Ceili Band – Céilí 6:30 Set Lessons 7:00 Capitol Ceili Band – Set 8:30 Nashville Ceili Band – Céilí 10:00 Ceoltóirí Chicago – Set

2014 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

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

scan this QR code with your smart phone.

Willis Clan

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Carlos Núñez

Brian Ború

Scotland Music Showcase