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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
Saturday 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
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Wee Folks Highland Games NEW |
While
Highland Games is a generic term for festivals celebrating Scottish
and Celtic culture and heritage, the original games centered
around athletic competitions.
Boys and girls, ages 4 - 12, are invited to show-off their athleticism,
agility, and strength at the first-annual Wee Folks Highland
Games on Saturday, August 9th. Events start at 1:30PM.
Events include:
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Rock throw
- Sack race
- Egg & spoon
- Tug-o-war
(ages 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12)
Kilts
stronly encouraged, but not required
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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
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schedule
subject to change
updated
July 24, 2008
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| Friday,
August 8th |
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4:00
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Flanagan
Irish Dance Demo & Ceili Dance Instructions |
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5:00
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Sheep
Shearing - Dave Johnson |
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5:30
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Bagpipe
Demo - John Finnegan |
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6:00
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Kid's
Irish Puppet Theatre |
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6:30
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Wee
Folks Parade through the Irishfest grounds.
All
Leprechauns are encouraged to participate - wear something green!
Sign up to be Friday's Little Lass and Lassie! |
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| Saturday,
August 9th |
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11:00
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Registration
for Highland Games opens |
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11:00
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Irish
Dance Lesson / Demo - Flanagan School of Dance |
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12:00
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Kid's
Irish Puppet Theater |
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12:30
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Riverfront
Singers |
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1:00
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Bagpipe
Demo - John Finnegan |
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1:30
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NEW
Highland Games (ages 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12) NEW
Kilts
stronly encouraged, but not required
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3:00
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Veggie
Tales (video) - St. Patrick Story |
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3:30
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Cutest
Leprechan (ages 0-2, 3-5, and 6-8)
Note:
Judging will be based on homemade costumes,
creativity and stage presentation. |
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4:00
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Wee
Folks Parade through the Irishfest grounds.
All
Leprechauns are encouraged to participate - wear something green!
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4:30
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Sheep
Shearing |
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5:30
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Kid's
Irish Puppet Theatre |
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6:00
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Tin
Whistle Concert - Angus & Sorcha Baker |
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| Sunday,
August 10th |
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11:00
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Sheep
Shearing |
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12:00
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Kid's
Irish Puppet Theater |
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12:30
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Veggie
Tales (video) - St. Patrick Story |
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1:00
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Greenest
Eyes Contest
Reddest Hair Contest
Most Freckles Contest
Note: Age cut off is 14 |
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2:00
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Wee
Folks Parade through the Irishfest grounds.
All Leprechauns are encouraged to participate - wear something
green! |
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2:30
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Bagpipe
Demo - John Finnegan |
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3:30
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Large
Prize Drawing |
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