Get ready for a day of family fun at Shenanigans on the Green! Join us on Saturday, August 9, and enjoy a spectacular event from 1:00pm to 11:00pm. Best part? Parking, entry, and kid's activities are FREE! We've taken the beloved Northwest Celtic Fest and given it a fresh twist, creating a celebration that combines Celtic heritage with plenty of whimsical shenanigans.
Highlights Include:
Celtic Marketplace
Live Celtic Music
FREE Kid's Activities
The Great Corgi Dash
Irish Dancers
Celtic Food
Whiskey Tasting
Clan Representation
& More!
Shenanigans on the Green promises a day packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family. So, mark your calendar, gather your family and friends, and get ready for an amazing time at Shenanigans on the Green on Saturday, August 9!
Entertainment
Tent Stage Band List:
Ar Ais Aris at 1:00-1:45pm
Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance at 2:05-2:30pm
Mulligan Stew at 2:50-3:25pm
The Academy of Irish Music at 3:40-4:15pm
Baal Tinne at 4:25-4:55pm
Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers at 5:10-5:30pm
Dundee Scottish Pipe Band at 5:30-5:50pm
Hideaway Beer Garden Stage List:
Black Murray at 1:00-2:15pm
Kennedy's Kitchen at 2:35-4:00pm
Ken Dix's They Might be Irish at 4:20-5:45pm
Whiskey Mick at 6:00-7:15pm
Mike & Joe at 8:00-11:00pm
Corgi Races
2:00-5:00 pm
Registration begins at 2:00pm.
Races begin at 3:00pm.
Register your dog HERE
*Please register your dog prior to the day of the race. We can only accept cash for registrations on-site.
Whiskey Tasting
2:00-5:00 pm
Featuring over 50 whiskeys, bourbons, and scotches from around the world!
Purchase HERE
*Tickets required for tasting
Celtic Marketplace Vendors
1:00-6:00 pm
Galway Bakers
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Great Lakes Irish Wolfhounds
Wings and Talons
Soul Harbour mini horses & therapy dogs
Thrive
Clan McFarlane
Free Kids Activities
1:00-6:00 pm
Mr. Efred's Mind Blowing Balloons
Chicago Face Painters
Inflatables
Live Animal Interactions
& more!
Princesses & Knights Experience
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Princess Tea & Greet
Join four of the festival’s royal princesses as they gather for a magical afternoon tea! Snap photos, share smiles, and enjoy one-on-one time with each princess in this enchanting meet-and-greet experience.
Knight School
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!
Donations
If you are able, we ask that you bring in non perishable food items to be donated. Stop on by the Compass Cares / Hanover Township Food Pantry Tent to drop off donations OR make a monetary donation. ALL donations are welcome!