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SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS tival goers in the “Gaeltecht” or Irish speaking area.Also not to bemissedwill be an exhibit on the native food of the region, including seafood andworld famous Irish coffee. FESTIVAL FAVORITES The showcase onDerry andDonegal represents just a slice of the festival that drawsmore than 125,000 attendees each year. Several traditional attractions that have kept fans coming back for the past 31 years includemusicians fromall cor- ners of theworld, Irish dance performances, eclectic souvenirs, children’s freckle contest, parade, hurling demonstrations, currach races, tug-of-war competitions and vendors offering themany flavors of Ireland. Hours for the 2011 festival are 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday,Aug. 18; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 19; noon-midnight Saturday,Aug. 20 and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday,Aug. 21.Admission at the gate is $15/adults and $10/seniors (60+). Children under 12 are free. Formore information, visitwww.IrishFest.com or contact 414-476-3378.Also, see thewebsite to followIrish Fest on Twitter or become a Facebook fan. DIDYOUKNOW? Irish Fest is a year-round organization commit- ted to igniting a love of Irish culture in all peo- ple. In addition to the annual festival held the thirdweekend ofAugust, Irish Fest includes a Summer School, theWard IrishMusicArchives and other programming throughout the year. 9 • Thursday, August 18: Admission to the Grand Hooley is $5 from 5-10 p.m. Or enjoy free admission with the donation of school supplies (markers, notebooks, backpacks, etc.) for children served by Hope House. • Friday, August 19: Enter the festival gates for $5 from 4-5:30 p.m. as part of $5 Buck Friday. • Sunday, August 21: Military Day: Active, reserve, retired, and guard personnel receive admission for two with valid military I.D. at the Main Gate’s “Military Ticket Window.” Donate non-perishable food items at the South Entrance prior to the Liturgy for Peace & Justice for free admission to the festival upon the closing of the Mass. College students with valid I.D. receive $3 off from 2-7 p.m. at any ticket window.