Northwest Celtic Fest at Sears Centre draws kids and adults
The Northwest Celtic Fest Saturday afternoon at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates featured plenty of kids activities, including mini golf, and rare photo opportunities with an iron throne, fire-breathing dragon and baby unicorn.
A children's museum to honor Celtic traditions, a kilt contest and two stages of live entertainment added to the fun.
In addition, Celtic shops offered specialty foods and unique gifts. And there were tickets for beer and Scotch whiskey sampling events.
Dancers from the Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance perform during the annual Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Lilah Miller, 6, of Hoffman Estates plays miniature golf with the assistance of her mom, Victoria, during the annual Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday.
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Brady Skinner, age nine months, of Oregon, Illinois, watches a band perform on stage while being held by his grandfather, Barry Skinner, who lives in Mount Morris and works in Wheaton, during the annual Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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