Shenanigans on the Green
Sat, Aug 08
|Hideaway Brew Garden


Time & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 1:00 PM
Hideaway Brew Garden, Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, USA
About the event
Get ready for a day full of Celtic-inspired fun at Shenanigans on the Green, a free community festival at Hideaway Brew Garden! Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, browse unique vendors, indulge in delicious food and drinks, sample a curated whiskey tasting experience, and experience one of the event's most beloved traditions, The Great Corgi Dash.
Whether you're cheering on the corgi racers, discovering new whiskeys, shopping local vendors, enjoying great music, or simply spending time with family and friends, Shenanigans on the Green offers something for everyone. Admission is free, so gather your crew and join us for an unforgettable day of festivities, laughter, and shenanigans. Tent Stage Band Lineup:
Ar Ais Aris: 1:00 - 1:45pm
Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance: 2:05 - 2:30pm
Mulligan Stew: 2:50 - 3:25pm
The Academy of Irish Music: 3:40 - 4:15pm
Baal Tinne: 4:25 - 4:55pm
Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers: 5:10 - 5:30pm
Dundee Scottish Pipe Band: 5:30 - 5:50pm
Hideaway Beer Garden Stage Band Lineup:
Black Murray: 1:00-2:15pm
Kennedy's Kitchen: 2:35-4:00pm
Larkin and Moran: 4:20-5:30pm
On the Lash: 5:50-7:15pm
Mike & Joe: 8:00-11:00pm
3rd Annual Great Corgi Dash Check-In: 2:00pm Races: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Secure your dog's spot HERE. Whiskey Tasting: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Join us at Shenanigans on the Green for a whiskey tasting featuring over 50 whiskeys, bourbons, and scotches from around the world! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or whiskey newbie, our friendly whiskey experts will be on-site to share their knowledge, tell you about the whiskeys, and answer any questions you have. Cheers to a fantastic afternoon of indulgence and discovery!
Get your tickets HERE.
Free Kids Activities: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Balloon Artists, Face Painters, Inflatables, Live Animal Interactions, & more!
Knight School: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Suit up, step back in time, and experience the world of medieval knights! Watch live armor and combat demos, learn how knights battled and were beaten, and jump into sparring games yourself. Kids can train like young squires with sword skills - no contact, just epic fun!
Dragon's Lair: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Enter the Dragon’s Lair if you dare! Head to the Speakeasy to get up close with real-life “dragons” and other fascinating creatures, including a Burmese python, bearded dragon, sulcata tortoise, tarantula, alligator, skink, and more!
Celtic Marketplace Vendors: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Galway Bakers, Great Lakes Irish Wolfhounds, Wings and Talons, Soul Harbour Ranch mini horses & therapy dogs, and more!
