Geared up for Irish Fest 2012 in Oak Forest
Bigger thrills: The carnival will be larger than in past years at the Irish Fest set for Memorial Day weekend at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. | Supplied photo
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What: Irish Fest
When: Friday, May 25, from 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, from 2 to 11 p.m.; and Monday, May 28, from 1 to 8 p.m.
Where: The grounds of Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest.
Cost: Basic admission price is $15 for adults, $12 for adults 65 and older and children ages 4 to 12; admission is free for kids under 4.
Discounts: Several discounts are available including special prices during the first hour of each day, online discounts and four-day passes.
Information: (708) 687-9323, or online at www.chicagogaelicpark.org.
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Gaelic Park, the Irish cultural and athletic center located on over 50 acres at 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, will hold its annual four-day Irish Fest over Memorial Day Weekend May 25, 26, 27, and 28. The festival includes the best in a wide variety of Irish entertainment.
All of the entertainment takes place indoors or in huge tents.
Headlining this year’s festival are Gaelic Storm, Ronan Tynan, Girsa, The Killdares and the Makem and Spain Brothers. Over 30 other acts will also be performing.
The festival, however, is not just music. There will be Irish sports, Gaelic football and hurling; dancing including ceili, set and step dancing; theatre and story telling; a petting zoo;, Irish dogs and ponies; and import stores and a tea room. For the little people, there are magicians, puppets, jugglers, clowns and most importantly unlimited carnival rides on a huge carnival midway.
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