Irish Days | 2024

Irish Days | 2024

Save the Date for Irish Days
Saturday, August 31, 10:30am-8pm
Sunday, September 1, 10am-7pm
Monday, September 2, 10:30am-4pm

Grab your kilts and join us for our annual celebration of Irish music, culture, food and more.

Location: Fountain Square, 228 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove, IL 60047

Admission and parking in municipal lots are free.

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All eyes will be smiling when the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association presents Irish Days, a celebration of Irish culture, music, food, and drink. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2, 2024.

What to expect:

  • Dog Contest
  • Men’s Best Legs in Kilt contest
  • Live Music
  • Food vendors from Canta Napoli (Irish inspired menu) and DJ Dogs (kid friendly food)
  • Irish dance groups
  • Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band

Get a FREE Irish Days Pint Glass

  • Spend $150 at any historic downtown Long Grove shops and/or restaurants (pre-tax) Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2 and get a FREE Irish Days pint glass.
  • Bring your receipts to the Visitors Center or at the HDLGBA Booth onsite at Irish Days for redemption.
  • Promotion ends September 2, 2024 at 4pm or while supplies last.
  • Receipts from any number of locations and purchases must total $150 for redemption.

Event Schedule

 Saturday, August 31
10:45am–11:45amAcademy of Irish Music
12–12:30pmMcNulty School of Irish Dance
12:45–1:15pmBest Men’s Legs in a Kilt contest
1:30–3pmThe Chancers
3:15–3:45pmShannon Rovers Pipe Band  
4–5:30 pmThe Larkin & Moran Bros
6–8pmWithout U2
Sunday, September 1
10amMass Fr Tim Fairman and Fr Matt Jamesson. Musical accompaniment by Gavin Coyle
11–11:30amTrinity School of Dance 
11:45am–12:45pmGavin Coyle 
1–1:30pmBest Men’s Legs in a kilt contest
1:45–3:15 pmThe Dooley’s & Jimmy Moore 
3:30–4pmShannon Rovers Pipe Band
4–4:30pmMcNulty School of Dance 
4:30pm–5pmDog Contest & winners
5:30–7pmThe Joyce Boys 
Monday, September 2
11–11:30 amHogan School of Dance 
11:45am–1:15 pmKathleen Keane & Jim Conway 
1:30–2pmDog Contest & winners 
2–2:30pmShannon Rovers Pipe Band 
2:30–4pmThe Boils

Thank you to our generous sponsors. Their support helps us bring this event to you.