Shenanigans on the Green returns to the Village Green Aug. 9

The Northwest Celtic Fest: Shenanigans on the Green is back outdoors for 2025. Join us on Saturday, August 10 at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green from 1 to 11 p.m. for this fun cultural event where parking, entry, and kids' activities are free!

Festival activities include:

• Celtic Marketplace,
• Whiskey tasting,
• Birds of prey demonstration,
• Chicago Sword Play Guild demonstrations,
• Soul Harbor mini horse meet and gree,
• Clan meet and greet,
• Corgi races

Authentic Celtic fare and a variety of beer and other beverages will be available for purchase.

Live festival entertainment includes music and dancing by Ar Ais Aris, Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance, Mulligan Stew, The Academy of Irish Music, Baal Tinne, Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers, Dundee Scottish Pipe, Black Murray, Kennedy's Kitchen, Whiskey Mick, and Ken Dix's They might be Irish.

The Village's Celtic Fest Commission is collecting non-perishable food items and winter clothing item donations at the event. "In addition to collecting non-perishable items, we are also looking ahead to the colder months," says Mayor McLeod. "Our grade school students are in need of warm hats, coats and gloves and we'd love to take your gently worn items to our local schools." All items can be brought to the fest and dropped off at the entrance.

The Hoffman Estates Village Green is located at 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway, adjacent to the NOW Arena. Admittance and parking for Celtic Fest are free. Parking is available in the Tate & Lyle parking lot at 5450 Prairie Stone Parkway, which has a foot path leading to the Village Green.

For a complete schedule of events visit the Shenanigans on the Green webpage or or call 847-781-2610.