The 15th Annual Arlington Heights Irish Fest – July 25 and 26

Thousands will gather in one of the most historic
areas in Arlington Heights to celebrate the 15th annual Irish Fest. Situated in
the historic district of Arlington Heights, the Historical Museum’s Irish Fest
boasts two days packed with Irish dancing, heritage, fun and food. All proceeds
from the Irish Fest benefit the Historical Museum and help to fund educational
programs, permanent and traveling exhibits, a local historical artifacts and
research library as well as programs and events in our historic buildings
including the Banta House, the Muller House, the Heritage Gallery, and Log
Cabin.

The
entire family will enjoy a huge line up of Irish entertainment, food, vendors
and cultural programs. Fans of all things Irish can spend two days on the
beautiful Arlington Heights Historical Museum grounds immersed in sounds,
smells and tastes of Ireland. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. No pets
please.

Harrington’s
Catering, a Chicago area favorite Irish deli for 50 years joins the festival
this year with their specialty corned beef and other items. Bring your
appetites for some great Irish fare.

Headliner
bands close out each evening’s performance with Mike & Joe featured on
Saturday and Second Time Around performing on Friday evening.

Saturday, July 26

Gates
open at 3:30 p.m.

Admission
is $5 adults, $2 children ages 3-14.

4:00
p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers – One of the largest,
most active dance schools in the Midwest

4:45-6:15
p.m. Mulligan Stew – Mulligan Stew has been a fixture
in the Irish/Celtic Music Scene in Chicago since 1978. Their song selections
come from Traditional Irish Music, Irish Drinking Songs, Folk, Rock, Bluegrass
& Country Music. 

4:00-8:00 p.m.
Merry Makers – Free face painting with Irish themes and balloon twisting

                        Wee Folk Tent open with
children’s activities

                        Irish American Heritage
Center display

                        Northern Illinois
Chapter of Crochet Guild of America

6:15
p.m. Best Legs in a Kilt Contest – Gentlemen, bring
your own kilt or borrow one from us.

6:45-8:15
p.m. The Chancey Brothers
-
It's Hard To Sing Along If Your Glass Is Empty! An acoustic blend of Irish
folk, rock and country music. Featuring guitars, vocals, mandolins, fiddles,
flute and whistle, the Chancey Brothers perform regularly throughout
Chicagoland and the Midwest making fans and friends wherever they go. In true
Irish fashion, it's all about the laughter and song.

8:45
p.m. Irish Raffle – Buy your chance to win from a
selection of prizes, including $500 grand prize. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for
$25.

9:00-10:30
p.m. Mike & Joe
-
Mike and Joe mix, match, and perfect hand selected hits and timeless favorites.
They bring down the house with today's hottest hits while rocking favorite
childhood jams. Mike and Joe are not just your normal cover band, they're a
true BAND that plays covers.

11:00
p.m. Fest Closes

Arlington
Heights Historical Museum is located at the corner of Fremont and Vail streets,
one block south of Euclid. Parking is available in the commuter parking lot
across the street. Please do not park in the library lot.

For
more information, go to ahmuseum.org or call 847-255-1225