Sad day for Irishfest La Crosse!
Our 16th year of Irishfest La Crosse is officially cancelled. What was to be a special year with a tremendous lineup and some new attractions has to be put on hold until August 2021.
We have always had a close relationship with the good folks that handle the Milwaukee Irish Fest and when they officially cancelled a few days ago we knew we were in trouble. Because of this relationship we've been able to bring some of the best Irish Entertainment to La Crosse. As a smaller festival, we cannot afford to bring that top-notched entertainment to the Midwest on our own.
Casey has been working with all the agents for the entertainers and at this time, rather than having them return deposits, it appears most of the groups will hold on to those dollars and just consider them a down payment for 2021. We’re hopeful we can have the same lineups for 2021.
We will be contacting the Sponsors to discuss options. Again, we are hopeful that most if not all will simply apply their 2020 sponsorships to 2021. If not, we’ll have to discuss refunds.
We have elected to follow the same options with ticket holders that Milwaukee adopted:
1) 2020 tickets will be reissued for admission in 2021
2) Dollars paid for tickets could simply be donated to Irishfest La Crosse
3) Ticket money can be refunded. Go to: support@gopassage.com
We will be contacting our vendors. Giving them the option of holding their deposits for 2021 or having them returned.
Because of the virus, summer 2020 will be very different with hundreds of activities being cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled into the Fall with hopes that we can return to safer environments.
We have had a great 15 year run with our Irishfest. Let’s just consider this a mild setback that gives us a great opportunity to plan the best fest possible in 2021.
Irishfest La Crosse Executive Committee
Pat Stephens-President
Kathleen Ryan-Vice President
Shelli Kult-Secretary
Sue Crothers-Treasurer
Our 16th year of Irishfest La Crosse is officially cancelled. What was to be a special year with a tremendous lineup and some new attractions has to be put on hold until August 2021.
We have always had a close relationship with the good folks that handle the Milwaukee Irish Fest and when they officially cancelled a few days ago we knew we were in trouble. Because of this relationship we've been able to bring some of the best Irish Entertainment to La Crosse. As a smaller festival, we cannot afford to bring that top-notched entertainment to the Midwest on our own.
Casey has been working with all the agents for the entertainers and at this time, rather than having them return deposits, it appears most of the groups will hold on to those dollars and just consider them a down payment for 2021. We’re hopeful we can have the same lineups for 2021.
We will be contacting the Sponsors to discuss options. Again, we are hopeful that most if not all will simply apply their 2020 sponsorships to 2021. If not, we’ll have to discuss refunds.
We have elected to follow the same options with ticket holders that Milwaukee adopted:
1) 2020 tickets will be reissued for admission in 2021
2) Dollars paid for tickets could simply be donated to Irishfest La Crosse
3) Ticket money can be refunded. Go to: support@gopassage.com
We will be contacting our vendors. Giving them the option of holding their deposits for 2021 or having them returned.
Because of the virus, summer 2020 will be very different with hundreds of activities being cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled into the Fall with hopes that we can return to safer environments.
We have had a great 15 year run with our Irishfest. Let’s just consider this a mild setback that gives us a great opportunity to plan the best fest possible in 2021.
Irishfest La Crosse Executive Committee
Pat Stephens-President
Kathleen Ryan-Vice President
Shelli Kult-Secretary
Sue Crothers-Treasurer
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Irish Music Performers
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Yep, you'll be dancing the jig to these great performers. Check it out!
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Schedule of Events
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Four stages filled with exciting, authentic, Irish entertainment. Something for everyone in the family!
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Food & Beverage
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Delectable food and beverage served by local vendors that specialize in the finest fare Ireland has to offer
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Family Entertainment
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Activities for all your lads and lasses-Irish dance lessons, games, songs, storytelling and much more!
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Win A Trip To Ireland
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Check Out The La Crosse Irishfest Raffle & Where You Can Purchase Your Tickets
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Would you like to become a special friend
of Irishfest La Crosse? Would you like: Your name on the sponsor board? Attend the Pre-fest dinner & concert? Receive special Irishfest gifts? Your name in the program? VIP Admission tickets? Sit in the VIP Section near the stage? VIP Parking? Receive drink tickets, food/drink tokens? Hang your company banner? If you answered yes to any of these, click here for more details on how you can become our special friend!
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2020 Irishfest Raffle
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Would you like to take a trip to Ireland?
Win a trip to Ireland, a pair of Packer tickets, a handmade Irish quilt or a VIP package for 2021 For details click here |
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