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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.



 

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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.



 

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



 



Friday, July 25



Gates
open at 4:30 p.m.



Admission
is $5 adults, children under 15 free



5:00-6:15
p.m. Small Potatoes
-
 –
Folk music duo
of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso play a diverse repertoire “Celtic to
Cowboy.”



6:00-8:00
p.m. Merry Makers
– Free face painting with Irish themes
and balloon twisting



6:30
p.m. Trinity Irish Dancers
– The school has won
an unprecedented 32 World Championship titles for the United States, and is the
largest Irish dance program in the world.



7:15
p.m. The Glengael
– Bagpiping in the grand Celtic
tradition



7:30
p.m. The Tooles
- Built from the wreckage of several
other bands, the Tooles play Irish Pub music greatly influenced by Irish bands
like the Pogues, Flogging Molly, Young Dubliners, Saw Doctors, and many more.



8:45
p.m. Lucky Lass Drawing
– all ladies receive a free raffle
ticket at admission for this drawing



9:00p.m.
Second Time Around


Classic Rock Band based out of the northwest suburbs of Chicago, featuring 9
talented musicians each with countless years of experience to their credit. Second
Time Around is inspired by the works of many Classic Rock greats and strives to
perform their songs with passion and accuracy.



11:00
p.m. Fest closes
for evening



 


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







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