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About Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School
Welcome to the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School venue hub in Wauwatosa. The primary location, CelticMKE Center (formerly the Milwaukee Irish Fest Center), anchors a campus of Irish culture with events hosted by Ward Irish Music Archives and CelticMKE programming. The venue complex also includes the adjacent spaces at the Wauwatosa Woman’s Club and St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, all part of the historic Wauwatosa Ave corridor. We’ve got you covered with seating details, parking guidance, transit options, and trusted hotel and dining partners to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re attending workshops at the CelticMKE Center or enjoying related Irish culture programming nearby, our goal is to make ticketing, arrival, and logistics straightforward. We’ll point you to accessible parking, ride options, and nearby lodging that aligns with group rates and official hotel blocks. For a complete Irish Fest experience, consider the cultural highlights hosted by Ward Irish Music Archives and the traditional céilí dances. Reach out—you’ve got a guy who can help you secure the right seats and arrangements for your Summer School visits.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Locations: CelticMKE Center (1532 N. Wauwatosa Ave.), Wauwatosa Woman’s Club (1626 N. Wauwatosa Ave.), St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (1615 N. Wauwatosa Ave.).
- CelticMKE Center is the venue’s current name, formerly the Milwaukee Irish Fest Center.
- Parking: Free parking is available at CelticMKE Center, Wauwatosa Woman’s Club, St. Matthew’s, and nearby lots; mobility-accessible parking is available at select sites.
- Capacity: CelticMKE Center ~250 visible capacity per Eventective; Wauwatosa Woman’s Club spaces: First Floor 80 (meeting space), Second Floor 160 (ballroom), Entire Space 230.
- Transit: Get there via Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) with RideMCTS options; park & ride has been scaled back; rideshares drop off at the North Gate.
- Nearby hotels: SpringHill Suites Milwaukee West Wauwatosa (10411 W Watertown Plank Rd), about 2.3 miles from CelticMKE Center; group rates available; other lodging options listed in Irish Fest hotel packages.
- Housing: The Summer School lists hotel blocks and housing options (e.g., SpringHill Suites) and suggests Airbnb as additional options.
- Notable events: Ward Irish Music Archives events, CelticMKE Céilí Dances, and related Irish culture programming host events at theCenter; the site also lists Irish Fest and related activities.
- Notable sites: Ward Irish Music Archives located on the second floor of the CelticMKE Center.