Irish Fest Chicago

Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones

Main Stage

Saturday, July 13 - 3:15 - 5:00pm

Following a lifetime of success as a founding member and leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones for some 40 years, Derek Warfield has now assembled some of the finest young talents on the Irish music scene.

$The Kreellers Main Stage Friday, July 12 - 7:00 - 9:00pm The Motor City\'s own, The Kreellers bring a blood pumping, high energy brand of Celtic Rock that fuses traditional sensibility with modern rock, funk, and punk stylings.$

The Kreellers

Main Stage

Friday, July 12 - 7:00 - 9:00pm

The Motor City\'s own, The Kreellers bring a blood pumping, high energy brand of Celtic Rock that fuses traditional sensibility with modern rock, funk, and punk stylings.

Enter the Haggis

Main Stage

Sunday, July 14 - 7:30 - 9:00pm

Toronto roots rock band, Enter The Haggis, is at the heart of a true grassroots success story, and never has this been more evident than with the group’s latest release, Whitelake.

The Tossers

Main Stage

Friday, July 12 - 9:30 - 11:00pm

Combining traditional instrumentation of mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle and banjo with amphetamine fueled guitar, bass and drums, the Tossers play with a furious edge that teeters between rage and raucousness.

The Killdares

Main Stage

Saturday, July 13 - 9:30 - 11:30pm

Originally formed in 1996, the Killdares blend traditional Celtic playing skills, power-pop accessibility, and straight up rock n’ roll hooks. The band has created a fresh new sound that’s blended with enough commercial edge to be instantly recognizable, always engaging, and appealing to fans of all ages.

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Get your Irish on at the Irish American Heritage Festival July 12, 13 & 14

Tickets are now on sale for the 28th annual Irish American Heritage Festival.

Irish Fest is July 12, 13 and 14, 2013 and showcases the finest in local and international Irish and American music, dance and family activities. It features more than 100 performers for 3 days on 5 stages.

The festival directly supports and is held on the grounds of the Irish American Heritage Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and strengthening Irish culture in Chicago.