Milwaukee Irish Fest

Emerald Society Members come on up, and have a good time.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Milwaukee Irish fest. The festival runs from Thursday August 19,  through  Sunday August 22.

The following link will give you complete information on the event:

     http://www.irishfest.com/festival/

Ticket prices and times for Saturday and Sunday:

Saturday, August 21
Noon to midnight - $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Seniors 60+ (gate only); Kids 12 & under free

Sunday, August 22
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - $15.00 Adults; $10.00 Seniors 60+ (gate only); Kids 12 & under free - Donate non-perishable food items PRIOR to the Mass at 9:30 a.m. for admission to the festival free of charge AFTER the mass. College Day: $3 discount off admission, 2-7 pm with valid college student ID, main gate only.

The link for the Saturday and Sunday musical acts:

        http://www.irishfest.com/festival/music/day_3.php

        http://www.irishfest.com/festival/music/day_4.php

 

LODGING

HOTEL ALERT! - Irish Fest 2010 - August 19th to 22nd

Call the downtown hotels directly using the numbers listed below:

For on-line availability & reservations in other locations, check   www.lodging-wi.com, www.a1-discount-milwaukee-hotels.com, www.brookfieldcvb.com, or www.visitmilwaukee.com
or call the VISIT Milwaukee at 800-554-1448 or 414-273-3950.

Downtown Area Hotels/Motels and outlying areas                                                                                             (last column called by Jim McCarthy with results)

Pfister Hotel

424 E Wisconsin Ave

414 273-8222

Sold out

Hilton

509 W. Wisconsin Ave.

(414) 271-7250

 

Intercontinental Hotel

139 E Kilbourn Ave

414 276-8686

$189 (2) tix and parking

Courtyard by Marriot

300 W Michigan Ave

414 291-4122

 

Doubletree Hotel

611 W Wisconsin Ave

414 273-2950

Sold out

Hotel Metro

411 E Mason Street

414 272-1937

 

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

333 W Kilbourn Ave

414 276-1234

 

Knickerbocker on the Lake

1028 E Juneau Ave

414 276-8500

$149 queen size bed, non-smoking

Milwaukee Hilton Hotel City Centre

509 W Wisconsin Ave

414 271-7250

 

Plaza Hotel and Apartments

1007 N Cass St

414 276-2101

 

Ramada Inn Downtown

633 W Michigan Ave

414 272-8410

 

Residence Inn by Marriott

648 N Plankinton Ave

414 224-7890

 

Hampton Inn & Suites

176 W Wisconsin Ave

414-271-4656

Sold out

Comfort Inn & Suites

916 E State Street

414-276-8800

 

Best Western Brookfield

1005 S Moorland Rd

262-786-9540

 

Comfort Suites Airport

6362 S 13th St

414-570-1111

 

Sleep Inn

6th & Layton Avenue

414-831-2000

 

Exel Inn South

1201 W College Ave

414-764-1776

 

Hilton Garden Inn

11600 W Park Pl

414-359-9823

 

Hospitality Inn

4400 S 27th St

414-282-8800

 

Howard Johnson's Airport

1716 W Layton Ave

414-282-7000

 

Main Stay Suites

1001 W College Ave

414-571-8800

 

La Quinta Inn & Suites-Glendale

5423 N Pt Washington Rd

414-962-6767

 

Milwaukee River Hilton

4700 N Pt Washington Rd

414-962-6040

 

Crowne Plaza-Wauwatosa

10499 W Innovation Dr

414-475-9500

 

County Clare

1234 N. Astor St.

800-942-5273

Sold out