Cincinnati Feis
Join us for the 41st Annual Cincinnati Feis the weekend of November 9th and 10th!
IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR THE 2020 CINCINNATI FEIS
2021 CINCINNATI FEIS & COVID-19 PROCEDURES
Registration Information
2021 Feis Information
2024 Cincinnati Feis Notes & Schedule
2024 Cincinnati Feis Venue & Food Options
2024 FEIS HOTEL
Judges and Musicians
Syllabus
Vendors
Parking & Directions
Links
Thank You to Our 2020 Cincinnati Feis Sponsers!
Contact Feis
Saturday, November 9th (8:30am start): Grades (First Feis, Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Novice, Prizewinner) & Prelim; Second Chance for Beginner 2/Novice/Prizewinner/Prelim
Sunday, November 10th (8am start): Teams, OC & Future Champ (U8-U13)
Registration will open September 30th on QUICKFEIS.
Registration Update as of 10/3: Grades & FC have capped
Saturday Caps: Grades (275) & PC (125)
Sunday Feis Caps: OC (200)
NEW competition for 2024 - FeisAbilities!
FeisAbilities is for grade-level dancers of all ages with disabilities (including ADHD, Autism, visual or hearing impairments, etc) who want to compete in a competition just for them. Dancers who enter in this competition may also enter in other grade-level competitions at the Feis. Dancers will perform 32 bars (2 steps) of the Reel.
Cincinnati Feis SYLLABUS
Cincinnati Feis STAGE SCHEDULE
Cincinnati Feis REGISTRATION LIST
Cincinnati Feis WELCOME LETTER
Cincinnati Feis LAYOUT
Information will continue to be shared and updated as we finalize details with the NKYCC. We have been working closely with the NKYCC and our event will follow all state and county orders. Information is always subject to change based on new developments, government guidelines, etc. We appreciate the cooperation of all in attendance and look forward to hosting a SAFE Feis for all!
Registration will open September 30th on QuickFeis.
Registration Update as of 10/3: Grades & FC have capped
Registration will be open until October 28th or when caps are met (whichever comes first).
Saturday Caps: Grades 275 & Prelim 125
Saturday Cap: OC 200
Check back later for more information!
2024 Judges
- Michael Belvitch
- Terry Gillan
- Rose Kenny
- Marnie Maple
- Colleen Farrell Martin
- Matthew Martin
- Megan Hickey Miller
- Kerry Kelly Oster
- Philip Owens
Click here for the 2024 Cincinnati Feis Syllabus!
NEW competition for 2024 - FeisAbilities!
FeisAbilities is for grade-level dancers of all ages with disabilities (including ADHD, Autism, visual or hearing impairments, etc) who want to compete in a competition just for them. Dancers who enter in this competition may also enter in other grade-level competitions at the Feis. Dancers will perform 32 bars (2 steps) of the Reel.
FeisAbilities was inspired by PigAbilities of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.
2024 Feis Vendors
- Irish Peach Imports
- Irish Seams
There are several parking garages & lots across the street from the NKYCC. For more info on parking click here.
For directions to the NKYCC click here.
Note from NKYCC Staff:
The parking garage and lot across the street are managed by a separate company. They have raised their rates - Saturday will be $20; Sunday, with the Bengals game, will be $30 flat parking.
The entrance to the NKYCC is via the doors alongside Madison Ave.
Please note all other entrances, including the doors alongside Rivercenter Blvd across from the Marriott, will be closed. Additionally, the skywalk from the Marriott will be locked. Everyone must enter via the Madison Ave entrance which opens up to the NKYCC lobby.
Stage Sponsors:
Friend of McGing Irish Dancers
Grimm Family
MLS Powersports
O'Cull Business Group & Sunshine Pediatric Therapy Services
Championship Sponsors:
Under 11 PC: Don Beckett
Under 12 PC: McGing Dance Family
Under 14 PC: Grontkowski Family
Under 13 OC: McGing Dance Family
Under 14 OC: McGing Dance Family
Under 15 OC: Knox Machinery
Under 17 OC: Darnell-Wilhoite Family
Community Sponsors:
Heather Dismuke - Color Street Nails
Friend of McGing Irish Dancers
Collins Family in Memory of Brian Sexton & Ed Collins
Day's Pharmacy
Please contact our Feis Chairs at cincinnatifeis@gmail.com
Cincinnati Feis Co-Chairs:
Mary McGing Duckworth, TCRG
Madeline Duckworth, TCRG
Click here for the 2024 Cincinnati Feis Stage Assignments!
Cincinnati Feis Notes:
- Saturday start time is 8:30am. Doors open at 7:30am.
- Saturday morning competitions include: 100 & 200 Levels (First Feis & Beginner 1), U6-U9 300/400/500 Levels (Including Second Chance Competitions), PC Competitions (Youngest to Oldest)
- Saturday afternoon competitions include: U10+ 300/400/500 Levels (Including Second Chance Competitions), All Adult Grade Competitions, PC 2nd Chance Competitions (Youngest to Oldest)
- Sunday start time is 8am with All Team Competitions. Doors open at 7am.
- Sunday morning competitions include (9am start time): Future Champ Competitions, Girls U17+ OC Competitions, Boy OC Competitions, Adult Championship Competitions
- Sunday afternoon competitions include: Girl U10-U16 OC Competitions
- PC & Future Champ competitions will start with Hard Shoe. These competitions will be 2 rounds (Hard Shoe & Soft Shoe).
- PC Second Chance competitions will start with Soft Shoe. These competitions will be 2 rounds (Hard Shoe & Soft Shoe).
- OC competitions will start with Hard Shoe and will dance on all 3 stages and be adjudicated by 9 different judges (3 for each round).
A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati Northeast which is conveniently located off I-275 and a quick 5-minute drive to the venue.
Room rate is $112/night for King room or $122/night for Queen/Queen room
Rate is available until block is full.
Hotel Block Update: As of 1pm on 10/1/24 the hotel block is full. The hotel will add more rooms to the block if rooms are released from other blocks. Please check back for updates.
The 2024 Cincinnati Feis will be held at the Oasis Conference Center (902 Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140)
2024 Musicians
- Jim Butke
- Marty Kilroy
- Samantha McNamara
Food Options for the 2024 Cincinnati Feis
Food Trucks will be available onsite outside the main entrance on both Saturday & Sunday:
- Little Trolley Donuts (7:30-10:30am)
- Cincy Acai BOL (9am-1pm)
- Daizie's Dillas (11am-2pm)
Here is the layout for the 40th Annual Cincinnati Feis (Sunday, November 12th) & Cincinnati Feis Mini Feis (Saturday, November 11th)