Milwaukee Welcomes 2025 Mid-America Oireachtas Over Thanksgiving Weekend
MILWAUKEE (November 20, 2025) – Sports Milwaukee will welcome the 2025 Mid-America Oireachtas, one of the premier regional Irish dance championships in North America, to Baird Center from Nov. 28-30, 2025.
Hosted by the Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America (IDTAMA), the three-day event is expected to bring about 4,000 to 5,000 attendees to downtown Milwaukee and generate an estimated $5.8 million in total economic impact. The event provides a timely boost for the local hospitality community during a weekend that typically needs additional demand for hotels.
“Sports and youth events are vital to our visitor economy, and we are proud to partner with IDTAMA to bring the Mid-America Oireachtas to Milwaukee,” said Marissa Werner, director of Sports Milwaukee. “We know Baird Center, our compact and walkable downtown, and our hospitality partners will deliver a top-tier experience for dancers and their families. We look forward to filling hotel rooms and restaurants while showcasing Milwaukee during the holiday season.”
“The Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America is very excited to be bringing this event back to Milwaukee for the first time in almost 40 years. Milwaukee has such a rich and vibrant Irish community, and it has been amazing to see all the Milwaukee Irish dance schools come together to put on this event,” said Alyssa Harling of the Irish Dance Teachers Association of Mid-America.
The Mid-America Oireachtas features traditional Irish step dancing from beginner through championship levels. Top finishers often advance to national and world championships. Attendees can also expect vendor offerings, workshops and cultural gatherings that celebrate Irish heritage.
“Hosting this Oireachtas underscores the strength of Milwaukee’s meetings and sports venue infrastructure as well as the community of Milwaukeeans regularly celebrating our Irish heritage and its traditions,” Werner said.
Sports Milwaukee encourages residents and visitors to welcome competitors and their families as they explore downtown attractions, shops and restaurants throughout Thanksgiving weekend.
The organization also encourages restaurants near the group’s hotels to offer to-go Thanksgiving meals and other convenient dining options for visiting families.
About Sports Milwaukee
Sports Milwaukee, championed by Visit Milwaukee, is charged with promoting the region as a destination for sporting events. A proud member of Sports ETA, Sports Milwaukee aims to solicit, promote and enhance youth, amateur and professional sporting events to create a positive economic impact. Its vision is to be Milwaukee County’s premier sports organization for events and an advocate for health and wellness in the greater Milwaukee area. For more information, call (414) 287-6232 or visit SportsMilwaukee.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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