Chicago Celtic Fest - September 13th & 14th

**McFarkus** · 19th August 08, 10:10 AM

Celtic Fest is held annually in Chicago's front yard - Grant Park. We should start figuring out how, when and where we're going to meet up.

Here's the link for the event: 11am to 9:30pm on September 13th and 14th. Here's the schedule.

**Finn** · 19th August 08, 10:16 AM

AAARGH!
Gotta convince Wife that this is something we should do!

**auld argonian** · 19th August 08, 11:23 AM

Finn, it IS something that you and Mrs. Finn should do. There are a lot of things other than Celtic Fest going on and it's a great destination.

Reminding the folks that Celtic Fest is free...sponsored by the City via the many sponsors that participate.

Anybody thinking about coming in from out of town, I recommend looking into one of the multi attraction Chicago Passes...admission to most of the museums has gotten to be rather steep these days and any breaks you can get will be good. We had the New York version of these passes last year and it was a considerable saving.

Mark, it IS Chicago's front yard but try telling that to those people who bought condos downtown and now think that it's their exclusive recreational facility...what a bunch of dimwits!

To possibly tempt anybody who's not local, needs a wee vacation and is on the fence:

http://www.themagnificentmile.com/

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/

http://www.navypier.com/

http://www.artic.edu/aic/index.php

http://www.millenniumpark.org/

...do you think that I'm just a little prejudiced?

Best

AA

**McFarkus** · 19th August 08, 11:40 AM

AA, you are NOT prejudiced, just stating objective fact. I would not hesitate to say that you are always right (if it were not for the unfortunate fact that you support the White Sox).

**Brewboy** · 19th August 08, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Mark, it IS Chicago's front yard but try telling that to those people who bought condos downtown and now think that it's their exclusive recreational facility...what a bunch of dimwits!

I happily invite all to begin Celtic Fest at my condo downtown. We can the head to my front yard from there.

http://www.lakepointtower.org

I'll be there both days.

**McFarkus** · 19th August 08, 12:47 PM

That sounds like a plan. I'm guessing that parking will be a pain, so we should either take public transportation or park elsewhere and hike or cab over.

**Finn** · 19th August 08, 02:31 PM

Since we're going to a Labor Day concert on the 1st at Millennium Park and then Feast of the Hunters Moon on the 27th, it may be hard to convince her that Celtic Fest is necessary.
We may even be in the city this Saturday too.
We've both been starved for culture & activities, so I may be able to convince her of a few events.
If you see a kilted stranger with a family on Saturday, that will be me. I'll try to drift over to one of the restaurants.

**Retro Red** · 19th August 08, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

To possibly tempt anybody who's not local, needs a wee vacation and is on the fence:

And talking about tempting the Rabble, don't forget this fine establishment -

http://www.dukeofperth.com/

I'll have to ask my wife if she wants to visit her mother again!

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**Glen C** · 19th August 08, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by McFarkus

AA, you are NOT prejudiced, just stating objective fact. I would not hesitate to say that you are always right (if it were not for the unfortunate fact that you support the White Sox).

Hey that resembles me!

**McFarkus** · 19th August 08, 08:39 PM

Red, we'd love to see you again. We could hit the Duke of Perth sometime during the weekend, though I expect there will be good grub and drinks at the fest.