Irish Fest returns to Arlington Heights this weekend
Arlington Heights will celebrate Irish Fest Friday and Saturday, July 14-15, on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Vail Street.
The event will feature a variety of entertainment, food from Harrington's Irish Restaurant, and drinks. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, with the fest beginning a half-hour later. The festival closes at 11 p.m. each day.
On Saturday, the Wee Folk Tent will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The tent for families offers kids activities, including balloon art, Irish crafts, historical and modern games, and chances to win prizes.
Admission is $5 for adults; free for kids younger than 15 on Friday. On Saturday, children ages 3-14 pay $3, with younger children free. Tickets can be purchased on-site or online at www.ahmuseum.org/irishfest.
Irish Fest
<b>Main Stage Entertainment</b>FRIDAY
5 to 6:15 p.m. <a href="https://jimmykeane.com/">Jimmy Keane</a>
6:30 to 7 p.m. <a href="http://www.trinity-dancers.com">Trinity Irish Dancers</a>
7 to 7:15 p.m. Dance Demo
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. <a href="http://www.bigleagueboys.com/">Big League Boys</a>
9 to 10:30 p.m. <a href="http://moderndayromeos.wixsite.com/modern-day-romeos">Modern Day Romeos</a>
SATURDAY
4 to 4:30 p.m. <a href="http://www.mcnultyirishdancers.com">McNulty Dancers</a>
4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Dance Demo
4:45 to 6:15 p.m. <a href="http://www.smallpotatoesmusic.com/">Small Potatoes</a>
6:45 to 8:15 p.m. <a href="http://www.mulliganstewchicago.com/">Mulligan Stew</a>
8:20 to 8:40 p.m. Emerald Society
9 to 10:30 p.m. <a href="http://www.epic-rocks.com/">Epic Rocks</a>