Join us for the 2017 Oshkosh Irish Fest!
Lets Celebrate | April 27, 2017
By Jeff Propson, Oshkosh Irish Fest
Oshkosh Irish Fest will take place June 10, starting at noon at the Leach Amphitheatre, 303 Ceape Ave, Oshkosh.
ENTERTAINMENT
The festival showcases many forms of Irish entertainment, along with engaging activities for the entire family. Some of the highlights include world class Irish and Celtic music, alongside Irish dancers, vendors, and a variety of cultural information displays. Little Leprechaun Land brings fun games and entertainment for children, while the Fox Valley Irish Wolfhound Club will be bringing in their lovable pets. For the athletic enthusiasts, a .317K Irish Marathon (fun run), along with demonstrations on some of the Irish sports will also be available.
FUN FOR EVERYONE
You don’t have to be Irish to come to this festival and enjoy yourself. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to try Irish foods & beverages, learn about the culture and listen to some wonderful festive music.
Throughout the day
You will have the enjoyment of eight musicians & dancers originally from Ireland, making this a true Irish festival. The performers are Wild Colonial Bhoys, Curley, Conneely & Broderick, Paddygrass with Derek Byrne, Jeff Ward, Brian Cunningham and Folk-N-Irish. Richards School of Dance will showcase their talents, before The Elders, a band that headlines top Irish festivals around the country finishes up the night.
Oshkosh Irish Fest is a 501 c-3 nonprofit volunteer organization formed to celebrate Irish and Celtic music and culture. Several community charities benefit from this event. Since 2009, our events have helped raise over $140,000 for local charities. Please help support this great community event.
For more information, visit oshkoshirishfest.com where you can find tickets, a schedule of events and more.
