get ready for the
Kalahari Feisanna
Two double feis weekends hosted at the Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, PA (May 2-3, 2026) and Sandusky, OH (September 26-27, 2026)
by Brady Campbell School (OH), Emerald Isle Academy, Kotelnicki School, Hooley School, and Hester Academy.
A double feis weekend so good we had to do it twrice! That’s right, the Feis at Kalahari and Jungle Feis are back in Sandusky, Ohio this fall, September 26-27, 2026. We’re so excited to be back that we’re offering second chance for a total of four grade competition opportunities across the weekend! Syllabi are posted now. Look out for Safari Passes on our Facebook pages opening on June 1, 2026. Registration opens June 8, 2026.
Accommodations and Things to Do
Kalahari Resort
Grab a room in our room block to get a significant discount on accommodations for the weekend + free waterpark admission!
Indoor Waterpark
Experience two of the largest indoor waterparks on the east coast!
Spa Kalahari & Salaon
Need a break from the stresses of feisin'? Head to the Spa Kalahari & Salon to relax and refresh.
Missed a spot in the event room block or looking for some alternative accommodations in the area? Check out some of these places to stay!
Pocono Manor, PA
Comfort Inn & Suites | Mount Pocono, PA
Best Western Plus Poconos Hotel
Sandusky, OH
Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites
Kalahari Ohio 2026 Fall Feis Vendors
⋅ To Be Annouced! ⋅
Who We Are – Pocono Manor Feis 2026
Feis Co-Chairs
- Kotelnicki School
- Justin Kotelnicki, ADCRG
- Emerald Isle
- Kate O’Brien, TCRG
- Hooley
- Crystal Carper, ADCRG
- Hester
- JJ Hester, ADCRG
Adjudicators
- Owen McAuley Sr (Glasgow, Scotland)
- Owen McAuley Jr (Dublin, Ireland)
- Michael Holland (OH)
- Mairead Stillson (ME)
- Carlene Stillson (ME)
- Sheila Cloherty (MA)
- Matthew Martin (NJ)
- Maureen Hamilton (NJ)
- Fedelmia Gallagher (PA)
- Christina Ryan (PA)
Musicians
- Annmarie Acosta, ADCRG (NY)
- Luke Sooy (PA)
- Ryan Ward (NY)
Who We Are – Ohio Feis 2025
Feis Co-Chairs
- Brady Campbell
- Patrick Campbell
- Rebecca Brady
- Kotelnicki School
- Justin Kotelnicki, ADCRG
- Emerald Isle Academy
- Kate O’Brien, TCRG
- Hooley School
- Crystal Carper, ADCRG
- Hester Academy
- JJ Hester, ADCRG
Adjudicators
- Ann Johnston (NY)
- Jill Etoll (NY)
- Eddie Murphy (NY)
- Michael Galvin (NY)
- Kelly Gallagher (NC)
- Maggie Revis (NH)
- Rachel Dailey (IL)
- Bernadette Dillion Gavin (IL)
- Sean Casey (IL)
Who We Are – Ohio Feis 2026 (Fall)
Musicians
- Owen Shaffer
- Jim Butke
- Tessa Thistlethwaite
Considering sponsoring our feis?
Thinking of becoming a sponsor or making a donation? Thank you! Please fill out this form and follow the instructions to confirm your sponsorship. Please read this letter from our feis committee if you are graciously considering a donation.
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], or find us on Facebook for the Jungle Feis or the Feis at Kalahari.