St. Patrick’s season in La Grange wouldn’t be complete without one of the community’s longest-running traditions. Palmer Place Restaurant & Biergarten is bringing back its 43rd Annual Shamrock Fest, a multi-day celebration filled with live music, Irish dance, and festive energy from March 6–17, 2026.
Serving La Grange since the early 1980s, Palmer Place has built a reputation as a neighborhood gathering spot—and Shamrock Fest is the event that showcases that community spirit at its best. Over four decades, the celebration has grown into a local favorite where families, friends, and visitors come together to enjoy great entertainment and a true Irish-inspired atmosphere.
A Full Lineup of Live Entertainment
This year’s Shamrock Fest features an impressive schedule of performances across multiple weekends, including traditional Irish dance groups and a variety of live musicians.
Friday, March 6
- 4:30 pm – Bentley Academy of Irish Dance
- 5:30 pm – Michael Z
Saturday, March 7
- 12:30 pm – JD Kostyk
- 3:45 pm – Harling School of Irish Dance
- 5:00 pm – Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
- 6:30 pm – Billy Denton
Sunday, March 8
- 12:00 pm – O’Rach Mulhern Geraghty School of Irish Dance
- 1:00 pm – Tom Sully
- 5:00 pm – Bentley Academy of Irish Dance
- 5:30 pm – CK & The Gray
Friday, March 13
- 11:30 am – O’Rach Mulhern Geraghty School of Irish Dance
- 1:00 pm – Scott Allen
- 4:30 pm – Zander Prinz
- 6:00 pm – Crawford’s Daughter
Saturday, March 14
- Noon – O’Rach Mulhern Geraghty School of Irish Dance
- 1:00 pm – Dublin Duo / Paul Strollia
- 5:00 pm – Cheryl Rodey / Coleen Wild
- 6:30 pm – Shannon Rovers
Sunday, March 15
- 11:30 am – Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
- 12:30 pm – Scott Anderson
- 3:00 pm – Bentley Academy of Irish Dance
- 4:30 pm – Harling School of Irish Dance
- 5:00 pm – Scott Anderson
Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day)
- 12:30 pm – Michael C. Hayes
- 4:00 pm – Shannon Rovers
- 5:00 pm – Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
- 5:30 pm – Meritage Band
A La Grange Tradition
From the sounds of bagpipes and fiddles to the rhythm of Irish step dancing, Shamrock Fest transforms Palmer Place into a lively celebration of Irish culture. With longtime favorites like the Shannon Rovers alongside talented local performers and dance academies, the event blends tradition with community pride.
Whether you stop in for a quick performance or make a full evening of it, Shamrock Fest is a perfect way to celebrate the season, support a local business with deep roots in La Grange, and enjoy one of the village’s most enduring traditions.
Plan your visit:
Shamrock Fest runs March 6–17 at Palmer Place, 56 S. La Grange Road.