Historic downtown Long Grove is bringing back its annual Irish Days festival Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1! All eyes will be smiling over Labor Day weekend during this three-day family-friendly celebration of Irish pastime and culture. Visitors are invited to enjoy bagpipers, folk bands and Irish dancers in addition to Irish foods, beer, and the festival’s always entertaining contests.

Irish Days, a one-of-a-kind St. Patrick’s Day on Labor Day experience, takes place in the heart of town, and features some of Chicago’s top Irish musicians, dance troupes and entertainment. A favorite pastime at Irish Days is the Irish Dog Competition, where all dogs dressed in costume are paraded around with hopes to earn votes for Irish doggie king, queen, prince and princess. The contest is open to any dog whose owner registers them the day-of at the competition area located at the ticket booth. Perhaps the biggest laughs of the weekend come from the Best Men’s Legs in a Kilt contest, where grown men who dress the part strut their stuff on stage. Interested male contestants should wear their best kilt (or borrow one from organizers for no charge) and register at the event. 

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