Naperville Irish Fest

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.

Schedule of Events:

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

Ireland Culture
Culture Tent

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

Leprechaun Landing
Children's Area

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

Guinness Tasting

Quigley's Irish Pub
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
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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