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The Wee Folks Area is a whole tent with various games and activities for all of the lads and lasses attending Irishfest-La Crosse. The tent includes a special stage that will feature lessons on Irish dance, sheep shearing, songs, and storytelling. Friday
11:00AM - 7:00PM |
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| Blarney
Castle Competition Click here for official rules. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from Toys "R" Us!! Second place will receive a $25 gift certificate. All others get a prize and certificate of participation. All castles MUST be brought to the Southside Fest Grounds between 9:00AM and 11:00AM on Friday, August 10th. Judging will take place at 11:00AM with prizes being awarded at Noon. All castles will remain on display throughout the duration of Irishfest!!! |
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| Kid's
Stage Contests - Greenest Eyes - Most Freckles - Reddest Hair - Cutest Leprechaun: Judging will be based on home made costumes, creativity and presentation on stage. All Leprechauns are invited to join the 3:30 Parade on Saturday through the Fest grounds. |
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| Friday, August 10th | ||||
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Viewing of Blarney Castles from competition | |||
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Noon
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Blarney Castle Competition winners announced | |||
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12:30
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Flanagan Irish Dance Demo & Ceili Instruction | |||
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1:30
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Storytelling by Gwyn Calvetti | |||
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2:00
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cancelled
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3:00
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Bagpipe Demonstration by John Finnegan | |||
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3:30
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Irish Harp Demonstration by Barry Byrne | |||
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4:00
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Sheep Shearing by Dave Johnson | |||
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4:30 |
Wee Folks
Parade through the Irishfest grounds. All leprechauns encouraged to participate!!! Parade marshall, Marley the Irish Wolfhound, will lead the parade and be joined by bagpipers. |
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5:30
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Storytelling by Lyn Wing | |||
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6:00
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Kid's Irish Puppet Theatre | |||
| Saturday, August 11th | ||||
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All
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Viewing of Blarney Castles from competition | |||
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11:00
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Storytelling by Lyn Wing | |||
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11:30
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cancelled
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Noon
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Kid's Irish Puppet Theatre | |||
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12:30
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Irish Dance Demo & Lessons by La Crosse Dance Studio | |||
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1:00
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Riverfront Singers | |||
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1:30
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Bagpipe Demonstration by John Finnegan | |||
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2:00
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Irish Dog Breeds - IrishWolfhound and Irish Setter | |||
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2:15
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Cutest Leprechaun Contest (Ages 0-4) | |||
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2:30
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Cutest Leprechaun Contest (Ages 5-8) | |||
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3:00
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Cutest Leprechaun Contest (Ages 9-11) | |||
| * Judging based on homemade costumes, creativity, & stage presentation | ||||
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3:30
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Wee Folks
Parade through the Irishfest grounds. All leprechauns encouraged to participate!!! Parade marshall, Marley the Irish Wolfhound, will lead the parade and be joined by bagpipers. |
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4:30
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Sheep Shearing | |||
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5:00
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Storytelling by Gwyn Calvetti | |||
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5:30
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Harp Demonstration by Barry Byrne | |||
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6:00
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Kid's Irish Puppet Theatre | |||
| Sunday, August 12th | ||||
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All
Day
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Viewing of Blarney Castles from competition | |||
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11:00
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Sheep Shearing | |||
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11:30
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Kid's Irish Puppet Theatre | |||
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12:30
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Greenest Eyes Contest | |||
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12:45
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Reddest Hair Contest (ages 0-14 only, please) | |||
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1:00
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Most Freckles Contest | |||
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1:30
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Wee Folks Parade through the Irishfest grounds. | |||
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2:00
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Large Prize Drawing | |||
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