Irish Fest of the Fox Cities 2026: Inside Look with Executive Director Mark Hudson

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Irish Fest of the Fox Cities returns to Jones Park in Appleton, WI on September 18–19, 2026! On this episode of Fox Cities Core (Code Zero Radio), Mark Hudson — Executive Director of Irish Fest of the Fox Cities — joins Andy to break down everything happening at this year's festival.Mark talks ticket prices and the advance-sale deadline, the push to finally crack 5,000 attendees, this year's headlining lineup (Gaelic Storm, Skerryvore, The Drowsy Lads, The Bow Tides, The Conor Mallon Band, and Boxing Banjo), the Wee Ones kids' area, the Celtic Mass at St. Mary's, festival food, sponsors, and what it's really like running a two-day Irish festival 300+ days a year. Plus: a Guinness pour demo,…