Irishfest La Crosse

From Irishfest La Crosse Website:

AUGUST 9TH - 11TH 2019

Come celebrate and learn more about the culture, lifestyles, music, dance, food, history and much more of Ireland with our displays, exhibits, and performances.

ust a little insight into what to expect

Music We bring many musical acts to our stage, some born and raised in Ireland, and others whose only connection is a love of the Irish culture.
Dancers Our dancers bring traditional jigs, reels, and soft shoe to the stage. A group of clog dancers also show that the progression of the Irish influence on American dance.
History and Literature Literature and history of Ireland are represented through displays and historical presentations, stressing the contributions of Ireland and its' people.
Highland Games Watch or participate in these events celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, the original games centered around athletic competitions. The most well recognized of these competitions are the heavy events. These feats of strength include caber turning, stone throwing, sheaf tossing, and weight tossing.
Road Bowling Is an Irish sport in which competitors attempt to take the fewest throws to propel a metal ball along a predetermined course of country roads. The sport originated in Ireland and is mainly played in Counties Armagh and Cork.

For the Wee Folk

Two large tents are dedicated to the Wee Folks Area. There are various games, crafts, and the Leprechaun Village Photo Shoot. For the older Wee Folks, Dublin Dueces Arcade for ages 10 and up will again feature unlimited foosball and air hockey that you can play to your Irish hearts delight.