9th annual Northwest Celtic Fest returns with free parking, admission, and entertainment! There will be plenty of Irish and Scottish music and dancing.  Additional attractions include a Celtic marketplace, visits with clan representatives, Wings and Talons, alpacas, along with returning favorite, Soul Harbor's mini horses!  A celebration of craft beer will also be featured, with opportunities to sample a variety of craft brews.

There will be games and activities for kids of all ages, including a pirate ship, balloon artist, trackless train rides, to name a few.

The Celtic Fest Commission is "food raising" again this year.  Although not required for entry, guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to support local food pantries that help Hoffman Estates residents.

The NOW Arena is located at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy at the "Poplar Creek at 59/90" entertainment district in western Hoffman Estates.  For a complete schedule of events and list of craft beers, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/celtic or call 847-252-5448.

We hope to see you there!