Guys show off their kilts during a previous Best Men’s Legs in Kilt contest at Long Grove’s Irish Days. The event will once again be featured when Irish Days return to Long Grove Aug. 31-Sept. 1.

Long Grove’s annual Irish Days is held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in the heart of downtown Long Grove.

Time for Festival Friday!Grab your kilts and head to Long Grove for their annual Irish Days! You can watch Irish dancers, hear Irish music, sample Irish inspired food and drink, and even judge ...

“There’s always going to be Irish dancers and there’s always going to be bagpipes,” he said. “One of the neat events that people love is the Kilt Contest, the best legs contest.

The young boy was a talented dancer, however, he would go on to become an All-Ireland Champion. Why shouldn’t he wear his kilt as a proud Irish dancer? To Anna, dancing was always more important.

Of course, the Celtic weekend would not be complete without Irish Dancers and the Flint Pipe and Drum Band. Patrons should wear their kilt and come dressed in green as the weekend is dedicated to ...