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Northwest Celtic Fest enlivens Sears Centre Arena Saturday

Posted March 18, 2016 1:00 am

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Girls from the McCarthy School of Irish dance perform during the 5th annual Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Hoffman Estates held the 5th annual Northwest Celtic Fest Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena.

The free one-day event featured live music and entertainment, Celtic cuisine and marketplace, free games for kids, and scotch and beer tasting.

"We've had a great event," said Jennifer Djordjevic, director of operations and outreach for the mayor's office. "It's just really nice to be able to mix in the live music with all the other activities." The cool weather my have helped contribute to people's desire to attend the indoor event, which she expected to draw 2,500 people.

"I think people are just really excited to come out and have this whole idea of a Celtic theme," said Djordjevic.

One of the unusual features of the fest was a demonstration of a dog herding ducks. There also were rugby demonstrations, and meet-and-greets with birds of prey and Irish wolfhounds.

Audience member Peyton Hoffman, 2, of Hoffman Estates dances while the Rebecca McCarthy School of Irish Dance performs on stage during the Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday. Hoffman was attending the event with her twin brother, Jadon, and her mom, Julie. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Cisco, a border collie with Magic's Legacy, herds ducks during a demonstration at the Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Athena Monroe, 4, of South Elgin gets assistance from her grandfather, Les Corcoran of Bartlett, as she plays miniature golf during the Northwest Celtic Fest at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

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