Irishfest La Crosse

08/23/2026

This year’s🍀Irish Rock The World Karaoke Contest was absolutely epic, and we want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who participated and made it such a fun and memorable event.

🏆Congratulations to our top five cash award winners! Landon (2nd place), Gabriella (3rd place), Marissa (4th place), Dan (5th place), and our 1st place winner, Julianna!

Thank you to all of our contestants for sharing your talent and Irish spirit. Start warming up those voices and gearing up for next year—we’re already looking forward to making the 2027 Irishfest La Crosse Karaoke Contest even bigger and better!

08/20/2026

08/11/2026

🍀 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 IRISHFEST LA CROSSE RAFFLE WINNERS! 🇮🇪🎉

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our lucky raffle winners!

🥇1st Prize – Trip to Ireland: Mike Chase 🇮🇪✈️
🥈 2nd Prize – VIP Experience for 2027: Dara Bartels 🎟️🍀
🥉 3rd Prize – Beautiful Irish Quilt: Corinna Jones 🧵☘️

Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and supported Irishfest La Crosse! Your support helps make this festival possible year after year.

Here’s to another incredible Irishfest — and maybe YOU’LL be one of our lucky winners in 2027! ☘️🇮🇪

08/10/2026

☘️ THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!☘️

And just like that, another incredible year of Irishfest La Crosse has come to an end. What a weekend! ❤️💚

This year was missing someone very special — a man whose vision and purpose were to build a festival that celebrates Irish culture, community, music, and friendship right here in La Crosse.

And this year, you filled our hearts with everything he set out to achieve. The laughter, the music, the dancing, the competitions, the families, the friendships, and that unmistakable Irish spirit were everywhere.

So, sláinte to each and every one of you who attended, volunteered, performed, competed, sponsored, supported, and helped make these 21 years of Irishfest La Crosse so incredibly special. ☘️🍻

From all of us at Irishfest La Crosse — THANK YOU for making this year one to remember.

We’ll see you next year! 💚

Sláinte! ☘️🇮🇪**

08/09/2026

We only ask one thing of you at Irishfest La Crosse: bring your Irish spirit. And on Day Two, you absolutely delivered! 🇮🇪💚

What an incredible day packed full of games, culture, competitions, laughter, and—of course—stellar music! 🎶

From the battles of Tug of War on one end of the grounds, to the Killian’s Kilt Run & Walk, fascinating talks with Máirtín de Cógáin, the excitement of the Irish Karaoke Finals, to the heart warming Final Final in honor of founding member Pat Stephens, there was never a dull moment!

And then came the MUSIC! 🔥

BillowWood brought their incredibly crafted sound and helped keep the Irish spirit flowing
Scythian delivered the energy.
The High Kings had the crowd singing along.
And the entire festival grounds were absolutely electric! ☘️🎶

Day Two was one for the books—and we’re not done yet!

DAY THREE…LET’S DO THIS! 🇮🇪🍀

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring that Irish spirit and join us for one more incredible day at Irishfest La Crosse!

Sláinte!🍻☘️

08/08/2026

🍀 UM… WOW! DAY 1 WAS AMAZING! 🇮🇪

After Mother Nature blessed Irishfest La Crosse with a🌦️ little authentic Irish weather, things went into OVERDRIVE! ☘️🔥

The energy was incredible all afternoon and evening, with amazing performances from Screaming Orphans, Gaelic Storm, Murphy Mancuso, and . The tents were packed, the music was rocking, and the craic was definitely flowing!

And guess what… THAT WAS ONLY DAY 1! 🤯

Today, we’re doing it all over again with even MORE to see, hear, and experience—including the Highland Games, Tug of War, Scythian, The Harp Twins🪉🪉and way too much to list here!

So grab your family, grab your friends, and get back to the grounds!

☘️ DAY 2 IS HERE!
🎶 More music
💪 More competition
🍺 More fun
🇮🇪 More Irishfest!

LET THE CRAIC CONTINUE!🍀
Celebrating Ireland in the Heart of La Crosse
www.irishfestlacrosse.org

08/07/2026

☘️ LET THE CRAIC BEGIN! ☘️

The gates are officially open, and it's time to kick off an unforgettable weekend at Irishfest La Crosse!

From incredible live music and thrilling competitions to amazing food, Irish culture, family fun, and memories waiting to be made—it's all happening right here.

Let's make this an Irishfest to remember! Grab your friends and family, put on your green, and come celebrate with us.

Tickets available online or at the gate!
www.irishfestlacrosse.org

Sláinte! 🍻🍀

08/07/2026

Are you ready for Irishfest La Crosse Aug 7-9? We are putting on the finishing touches and BIIRD is doing an early sound check for their 1 night appearance tonight. The gates open at 3 today, don't miss it!

08/07/2026

Today, it all begins! ☘️

Join us for three unforgettable days packed with incredible live music, exciting games, delicious food, Irish culture, and fun for the whole family!

Whether you're coming for your favorite band, the Highland Games, the Wee Folks activities, authentic Irish food, or simply to soak in the atmosphere, there's something for everyone at Irishfest La Crosse.

www.irishfeslacrosse.org

We can't wait to celebrate with you. Sláinte! 🍀

08/07/2026

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The Oktoberfest grounds are being transformed with Irish flags, shamrocks and beer signs ahead of this year’s Irishfest, which runs Friday through Sunday.