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Explore how Milwaukee Irish Fest began, from its origins in 1980 to video footage of interviews during the festival in 1981.
Since 2005, Milwaukee Irish Fest has presented special showcases featuring artists and topics from around the Celtic world.
Explore Showcases
Every year, nearly 4,000 volunteers come together to make Milwaukee Irish Fest happen. From set up to take down, come explore the history of our generous volunteers at the festival!
Explore Volunteerism