Jenni Sutton of Elgin and her daughter, Jocelynn, 3, greet Barney, an Irish Wolfhound belonging to Scott Mitchell of Frankfort and Great Lakes Irish wolfhound, during the Northwest Celtic Fest at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates Saturday.
There was something for everyone, including animals, children’s games and Irish music at the Northwest Celtic Fest at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates Saturday.
The fest opened with Ken Dix’s They Might Be Irish Band on the main stage, the first of several groups to perform over the course of the day.
Irish wolfhounds towered over children who stopped to pet the imposing but gentle dogs, and a barn owl, barred owl and turkey vulture at the Wings and Talons booth drew a crowd.
Balloon and face-painting artists were popular with the kids. Other vendors offered T-shirts and Irish themed gift items.
