August 01, 2025
First Friday Concert | Irish Stew
Lost Valley Visitor Center • Route 31 & Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60071 Organized by McHenry County Conservation District
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Description
Online registration is not available. Please call 815.338.6223 for additional information.
Join us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music and nature. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the beautiful view from Lost Valley Visitor Center patio and stay for a free concert from talented regional musicians. No glass containers. Concert will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
The musicians of Irish Stew have played together for years. Formerly known as the Bridgeport Ramblers, Irish Stew is a leading Irish traditional music band in Lake and McHenry Counties. Among many other venues, the band has played the main stages at Durty Nellie's Pub and Mickey Finn's Brewery on St. Patrick's Day, the McHenry Outdoor Theater, Volo Bog Winterfest, the Barrington Area Conservation Trust Tartans for the Trust annual event, the Trinity School of Irish Dance Big Jig, the O'Hare School of Irish Dance annual event, Fox Lake Friday Night Concerts, Kelsey Roadhouse, the Cottage, Rivalry Alehouse, Black Lung Brewery, Toadstool Pub, and O'Toole's. With a repertoire ranging from traditional Irish reels, jigs and other Irish dance tunes to Irish and contemporary songs, Irish Stew offers music for all.
This is a free special event and all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. Children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Check Before You Go: Concerts are cancelled in the case of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Conservation District website at www.MCCDistrict.org for cancellation information.
Age Category
Adults and Families
Location
Lost Valley Patio at Lost Valley Visitor Center
Instructor
Rachel Gustafson
Age and Gender
Co-Ed