Experience the best of Irish music & dance at Naperville Irish Fest!

Join us, in downtown Naperville’s Central Park for an unforgettable weekend celebrating Irish culture. The Naperville Irish Fest is proud to showcase an incredible lineup of Irish music and dance that will have you tapping your feet and dancing along.

Friday, September 20, 2024

2:45 PM: Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville Bagpipers
3:00 PM: The Joyce Boys
4:10 PM: McNulty School of Irish Dance
5:15 PM: Small Batch
5:50 PM: Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville Bagpipers
6:35 PM: The Larkin and Moran Brothers
8:00 PM: Celtic Roots

Saturday, September 21, 2024

12:00 PM: Jimmy Keane & Jimmy Moore
1:10 PM: Hogan Irish Dance Academy
2:10 PM: Institute of Traditional Irish Music
3:10 PM: Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville bagpipers
3:20 PM: McNulty School of Irish Dance
4:15 PM: Bentley Academy of Irish Dance
5:00 PM: Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville bagpipers
5:15 PM: Mulligan Stew
6:35 PM: STEAM Irish Quartet
8:15 PM: The Avondale Ramblers

Ireland Culture
Culture Tent

Friday, September 20, 2024

All day Irish Music & Find Your Ancestors Map
All day Irish American Consulate 25th Good Friday
Anniversary Display
All day WSI Irish Language Group
All day Naperville Public Library
Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville
4:10pm: Padraig Manning/Irish American Consulate
4:00pm-5:00pm: St. Patrick & Leprechaun Photos
4:30pm: Nichols Library Storytime
5:00pm: Leprechaun Storytime

Saturday, September 21, 2024

All day Irish Music & Find Your Ancestors Map
All day Irish American Consulate 25th Good Friday
Anniversary Display
All day WSI Irish Language Group
12:00-5:00pm: Irish Community Services
12:00-5:00pm: Mother Jones Project Display
12:00-5:00pm: Naperville Public Library
12:30pm: Nichols Library Storytime
1:00-4:00pm: Naperville Public Library Craft
Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville
2:30-3:30pm: St. Patrick & Leprechaun Photos
4:00pm: Leprechaun Storytime
Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville
5:00pm: Ireland/U.S. Dual Citizenship Talk

Leprechaun Landing
Children's Area

Friday, September 20, 2024

All day Playground (on Fest grounds)
All day Brigid's Cross Making - Thank you McNulty School of Irish Dance
4:00p-7:00pm: Face Painter - Thank you G&G Pediatric
Dentistry & Orthodontics
4:30pm: Storytime - Thank you Nichols Library 
4:00pm-5:00pm: St. Patrick & Leprechaun Photos
5:00pm: Leprechaun Storytime

Saturday, September 21, 2024

All day Playground (on Fest grounds)
12:00-5:00pm: Face Painting - Thank you G&G Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
12:00-4:00pm: Home Depot Craft 
12:30pm: Storytime
1:00-4:00pm: Nichols Library Fairy Door Craft
2:30-3:30pm: St. Patrick & Leprechaun Photos
3:00-3:15pm: Kid's Parade
4:00pm: Leprechaun Storytime

Irish Whiskey Tasting

Quigley's Irish Pub
Two sessions on Saturday, September 21 at 3:00p and 6:00p

Experience the taste of fine whiskey at Naperville Irish Fest’s exclusive tastings at Quigley’s Irish Pub in downtown Naperville! On September 21, join us for two unique sessions that celebrate both Irish heritage and craftsmanship. Tickets are $60 each. Must be 21 to participate. Advanced, online registration and payment is required. Don’t miss out on this exquisite experience, proudly sponsored by Flood Royal Flush.

Included with each paid whiskey tasting ticket:

A chance to taste some really amazing whiskeys.
A "History of Irish Whiskey” tasting journal.
One (1) commemorative Glencairn-style whiskey glass, etched with the Naperville Irish Fest logo. One (1) glass per participant. No additional glasses for sale.
Two (2 ) tickets to Naperville Irish Fest. Good for Friday or Saturday.
Hard pretzels and beer cheese.

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Keeper's Heart

O'Shaughnessy Distilling, Keeper's Heart Whiskey
Saturday, 9/21 (3:00p - 4:00p)

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Global Ambassador, Gerard Garland, will explain the delicate process for making Keeper's Heart Whiskey. A native of Dublin, Ireland with more than two decades of whiskey distilling experience, Gerard will guide you through a tasting of Keeper's Heart Whiskeys, including:

-Irish & American 86 proof
-Irish & American 110 proof
-Irish & Bourbon 92 proof
-Irish & Bourbon 118 proof
-Irish Single Malt 86 proof

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Irish Distillers

Saturday, 9/21 (6:00p - 7:00p)

Tasting Brand Managers from Irish Distillers, the makers of Jameson and Red Breast, will be at Quigley's Irish Pub Irish to explain the delicate process for making each other their distinctive brands, including:

Jameson Black Barrel
Green Spot
Yellow Spot
Red Breast 12
Red Breast Missouri Oak

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Guinness Tasting

Quigley's Irish Pub
Friday, September 20 at 6:00p

Join us for an exclusive Guinness Tasting at Naperville Irish Fest, where you’ll journey through the storied history of Guinness Brewing, from its origins in the 1700s to its iconic status today. This interactive and entertaining session will not only quench your thirst, but also broaden your knowledge of this legendary brew. Tickets are $35 each. Must be 21 to participate. Advanced, online registration and payment is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to savor the finest Guinness beers and learn about their rich history in a fun and memorable way!

Included with each paid Guinness tasting ticket:

A 5-6 oz pour of each exceptional Guinness beer
A chance to engage in a lively Q&A session complete with quizzes and prizes
One (1) commemorative Guinness pint glass (No additional glasses for sale)
One (1) Guinness tasting glass per participant (No additional glasses for sale)
Two (2 ) tickets to Naperville Irish Fest. Good for Friday or Saturday.
Hard pretzels and beer cheese.

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Guinness
Friday, 9/20 (6:00p - 7:00p)

Join us for an immersive Guinness beer tasting experience where you'll explore the rich history of Guinness Brewing, tracing its origins from the 1700s to its celebrated status today. This engaging and interactive session offers more than just a chance to savor exceptional brews—it’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of this iconic beer and its storied legacy. Quench your thirst and enrich your knowledge of one of the world's most legendary brews in this unique tasting event. This tasting includes:

Guinness
Smithwick's
Harp
Guinness Zero
Guinness Extra Stout

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Date: September 20-21, 2024

Time:

Friday, 3pm - 10pm
Saturday, 12pm - 10pm

Location: Central Park 104 E. Benton St. Naperville

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