New This Year!

• The Chicago Feis, Irish Dance Competition, hosted on Monday
• A Traditional Irish Wake Tent and Genealogy Tent

Newer Additions Returning For Another Year!

• an exibition from the Irish Music Archives
• Irish Bred Conemara Ponies on Saturday and Sunday
• exibition Gaelic Football and Hurling matches on Sunday
• a lovely Dogs of Ireland exibition and parade on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• our very own Irish Tea Room

Plus All Those Things You Have Just Come To Expect!

• great entertainment for all audiences on four tents
• unlimited carnival rides included
• lots of events and activities for the kids
• a wonderful selection of theatrical performances from several area troupes
• a wide assortment of food and beverage offerings available
• the Irish Fest Mall, filled with 20 terrific Irish import stores
• and of course, Free Parking

And Just A Few Other Things!

• for many years we have donated a portion of Monday's proceeds to a worth charitable organization, and this year we are proud to supportMaeve McNicholas Memorial Foundation, helping cure pediatric brain tumors with faith, hope, & love.
• AerLingus has generously donated the air travel that we are able to raffle for any new members or those who renew their memberships at the Fest
• we are also teaming up with the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau in order to provide out of town guests with the best pricing and accommodations available.
  
  
• Guests may not bring food, drinks, or pets to the Irish Fest