Irish Fest of the Fox Cities

06/24/2026

🐾 Don’t forget to stop by the Celtic Canines tent during the festival and meet our very special four-legged friends 🐾

06/22/2026

The sixth annual Irish Fest of the Fox Cities is just 3 months away, and we are again looking for your help to make the magic happen!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to join our crew and help bring the spirit of Ireland to life. From pouring pints 🍺 to welcoming guests 👋 to helping with kids’ activities 🎨 — there’s a role for everyone!

Sign-Up Now at https://signup.com/go/FLtoyew

06/19/2026

🎶 Performing on our Cultural Stage inside the Expo Center — Saturday 9/19 only! 🎶

Please welcome back Ceol Cairde and Rory Modlinski.

06/17/2026

🎶 Performing Friday 9/18 only! 🎶

Catch The Windy Kilts on the Cultural Stage inside the Expo Center!

Blending traditional Irish music, beloved pub songs, and lively sing-along favorites, The Windy Kilts bring the spirit of Ireland to every performance.🍀

06/13/2026

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☀️🎶SUMMER 2026 🎶☀️

Buzzing for these!!

Returning to some of my favourite places/festivals as well as some new ones for me and the band!

*full band shows - except Boyne Sounds with Jack Warnock & Dominic Meehan









Thank you as always to for their ongoing support for myself and the band!

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06/11/2026

Who is counting down to the 2026 Irish Fest of the Fox Cities⁉️

06/09/2026

This summer: truly going coast to coast… and a whole lot in between 🤭

Excited to explore some new places, return to many familiar ones, and grateful as always for the chance to play the music I love so much & the collaborations that make it all meaningful 🫶🏼

✨June 11th: Longwood Gardens (outside of Philadelphia) with Reverie Road

✨June 12-13: Indianapolis Feis

✨June 24-28: Alaska tour Reverie Road

✨July 2-7: North American Irish Dance Championships & Convention 2026 in Orlando with Annmarie Acosta Williams

✨July 10-12: Madison Irish Fest guesting with Ger O Donnell

✨July 17-19: Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival with Reverie Road

✨July 23-26: New England tour with the The Bow Tides (visit www.thebowtides.com for dates)

✨August 29-30: Peoria Irish Fest with Reverie Road

✨September 11-12: Pittsburgh Irish Festival with The Bow Tides

✨September 17: Irish American Heritage Center Chicago with the Bow Tides

✨September 18-19: Irish Fest of the Fox Cities with the Bow Tides

📸 : Tim O'Reilly at Michigan Irish Music Festival 2025

06/08/2026

Thats right!! Derek Byrne and Paddygrass will be performing on the main stage and also in the cultural area. Saturday September 19th. We can't wait!!!

Here's where to find Paddygrass over the next few months.
We still have a few weekends open in early July and August!
If you have a venue or festival in need of Kickass, Celtic, Bluegrass, send us a message or contact us on our site. https://derekbyrnemusic.com/book-us

06/06/2026

The Bow Tides are back in September at Irish Fest of the Fox Cities, and we can't wait!!

Gearing up for another super summer, starting next month! ☀️🤩

We’re very excited to heading back to some of our favorite festivals and venues, and for the first time as a band, touring some new-to-us venues in New England 🦞🥳 Send us your favorite food & coffee shop recs if you have ‘em!

Will we see you along the way? Let us know!

🎟️ on our website: https://thebowtides.com/on-tour/

06/05/2026

We can't wait to have The Drowsy Lads back in the Fox Cities

BOOM! Summer tour coming in hot. We can’t wait to sweat it out with yall!
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