Get ready for a day of family fun at Shenanigans on the Green!
Join us at the Village Green, on Saturday, August 9, and enjoy a spectacular event from 1 to 11 p.m. 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.
Live 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
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!
Celtic Marketplace Vendors: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Galway Bakers
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Great Lakes Irish Wolfhounds
Wings and Talons
Soul Harbour Ranch mini horses & therapy dogs
Thrive
Nuvia Jewelry
Cubed Dimensions Printing
Clan McFarlane
Starbuds
Inisfree Gifts
You may also like the following events from Hideaway Brew Garden:
- This Saturday, 2nd August, 08:00 pm, Wedding Banned Live at Hideaway Brew Garden in East Dundee
- This Sunday, 3rd August, 12:30 pm, All-ages, FREE Grunge/90s Rock Luau at Hideaway Brew Garden - with Grunge Candy! in East Dundee
- Next Thursday, 7th August, 09:00 pm, Thirsty Theater Presents Wicked in East Dundee
Also check out other
Kids events & activities in East Dundee,
Festivals in East Dundee,
Music events in East Dundee.
