Guide To Naperville Irish Fest 2022: Live Music, Food, More

NAPERVILLE, IL — The 2022 Naperville Irish Fest is set for Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, offering live music and dance performances on three stages, Irish jig lessons, traditional Irish food, a karaoke contest, a hurling clinic and more.

Here's a look at what to expect at Naperville Irish Fest this year.

Tickets, Location and Times

Naperville Irish Fest will be held at Frontier Sports Complex, 3880 Cedar Glade Rd., Naperville on Aug. 5 from 3 pm. to 10 p.m. and Aug. 6 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Single-day tickets are $15 per person and two-day tickets are $25 per person for adults and children 16 and older.

Children 15 and younger get in for free.

Live Entertainment

August 5

Main Stage

2:45 p.m.: Cirrus Falcon

4 p.m.: McNulty School of Irish Dance

5 p.m.: The Boils

6:30 p.m.: Paddy Homan and the Noble Call

8 p.m.: The Bow Tides

Platform Stage

3 p.m.: The Bentley Academy of Irish Dance

3:45 p.m.: Fire Fighter's Highland Guard of Naperville Pipes and Drums

4:15 p.m.: Evelyn Thom and Jesse Langen

5:30 p.m.: Irish Jig Lesson with McNulty School of Irish Dance

7 p.m.: Karaoke Contest

Harp and Fiddle Stage

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Gavin Coyle and Friends

August 6

Main Stage

12 p.m.: The McNulty School of Irish Dance

12:45 p.m.: Fire Fighter's Highland Guard of Naperville Pipes and Drums

1 p.m.: Murphy Roche

2:30 p.m.: Kilgubbin Irish Music Allstars

4 p.m.: The Trinity Academy of Irish Dance

5 p.m.: Chicago Reel

6:15 p.m.: Raffle drawings

6:30 p.m.: Cicada Summer

8 p.m.: Without U2

Platform Stage

12 p.m.: Yoga with Karin

1 p.m.: Hogan Irish Dance Academy

2 p.m.: Library Story Time with Naperville Public Library

3:15 p.m.: Fire Fighter's Highland Guard of Naperville Pipes and Drums

3:30 p.m.: Lexi Kennedy and Friends

4:45 p.m.: Joe and Samantha Nielsen

6 p.m.: Irish Jig Lesson with McNulty School of Irish Dance

7 p.m.: Karaoke Contest

Harp and Fiddle Stage

2 p.m.: John Condron

5 p.m.: Irish Music School of Chicago

95th Street Library

1 p.m.: Oliver Cromwell and the Irish Plantation

Click the link for more information about live entertainment at Naperville Irish Fest.

Food

Visitors to Naperville Irish Fest 2022 can refuel with eats from food trucks and tents, along with an assortment of Irish-inspired drinks and brews that will be on tap for those 21 and older.

Food Trucks

• Belgio's Catering offering Irish stew, Guinness bacon cheddar burgers, Irish cream pie, more
• Dinky D Delights
• Flyin' Hawaiian
• Sausage Fest

Beer

• Harp Lager
• Guinness
• Solemn Oath Brewery Lu
• Solemn Oath Brewery Oktoberface
• Solemn Oath Brewery Small Wave City Club

Drinks

• Jameson Ginger Ale and Lime drink
• City Water Ooh La La Pink Lemonade Seltzer

Leprechaun Landing Kids' Activities

Kids can enjoy a variety of interactive entertainment and activities at the festival's Leprechaun Landing area. Irish wolfhounds, a bounce house and other fun things will be on hand for kids to enjoy. The activity schedule for Leprechaun Landing is as follows:

August 5

3 p.m.: Irish Jig Lessons with Bentley Irish Dancers at Platform Stage

3 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Learn your Irish name, name tag-making activity, scavenger hunt

4 p.m.: Decorate a shamrock ornament

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Face painting available

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Crafts and arts presented by Home Depot

5 p.m.: St. Brigid's Cross making activity

5:30 p.m.: Irish Jig Lessons with McNulty Irish Dancers at Platform Stage

7 p.m.: Family Karaoke Contest at Platform Stage

August 6

12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Scavenger hunt, learn your Irish name, name tag-making activity

12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Hula Hoop Contest

12:30 p.m.: Story Time

1 p.m.: Learn the Irish Jig with Hogan Irish Dancers at Platform Stage

1 p.m.: Decorate a shamrock ornament

2 p.m.: Irish Family Storytelling at Platform Stage

3 p.m.: Children's Parade

3 p.m.: Explore a fire truck with Naperville Fire Department in the north parking lot

4 p.m.: Crown Making Activity

4:30 p.m.: Story Time

5 p.m.: Dancing

6 p.m.: Irish Jig Lessons with Trinity Irish Dancers at Platform Stage

7 p.m.: Family Karaoke Contest at Platform Stage

Irish Village

Guests can explore cultural offerings and shop for Irish-themed gifts at the festival's Irish Village.

Hurling Tournament and Clinic

Watch a hurling game or learn the ins and outs of hurling as you try your hand at the traditional Gaelic sport.

August 5

3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Hurling demonstration and interactive play, hurling batting cage

August 6

10 a.m.: Naperville Hurling Club vs. Hurling Club of Madison

11:15 a.m.: Michael Cusacks vsPurdue University Hurling Club

1 p.m.: Runner-up match

2 p.m.: Championship match

12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Hurling demonstration and interactive play, hurling batting cage