Irish American Heritage Festival

If you're looking for something fun to do in the city this weekend, check out the Irish American Heritage Festival in the North Park Neighborhood.

23rd Annual Irish American Heritage Festival

When:

July 11 : 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
July 12 : 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
July 13 : 12 p.m. - 11 a.m.

Price:

$7-$12; free for kids 12 and under when accompanied by a paid adult. Tickets: irishfestchicago.com

Event Phone Number:

773-282-7035 ext. 10

Irish American Heritage Center

Neighborhood: North Park

4626 N. Knox Ave.

Chicago, IL 60630

773-282-7035

Indoor-outdoor festival features live Irish and American music on five stages, folk dancing, instrument demonstrations, food, contests, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, a raffle for a trip to Ireland and more.

Performance schedule

• Friday

Main Stage
7 p.m.: Donofinn
9 p.m.: The Tossers

Raffle Stage
6:30 p.m. McNulty Irish Dancers
8:30 p.m.: Mashed potato eating contest

Fifth Province Stage
6 p.m.: Joe McShane and the Silver Bridge Band
8:15 p.m.: Finbarr Fagan's Band
10:15 p.m.: The Muck Brothers

Auditorium Stage
6 p.m.: Seanachai Theatre Company
7:15 p.m.: Mulhern School of Irish Dance

Folk Tent
7 p.m.: McDonagh Girls
9 p.m.: The Next Generation

McGinty Room
7 p.m.: Ceili Dance


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