Your Summer Live Music Venue!

The big names like Dierks Bentley and Craig Morgan have rocked the stage at the Island, along with newcomers like Dirty Heads, Cadillac 3, and Chris Jansen. Don't miss your favorite shows!

Freddy Jones Band May 24th!

Blarney continues to bring you great LIVE entertainment! Start your Memorial Day Weekend off right with a Friday Night Concert! This is a ticketed concert and MUST have a ticket to get on the Island!

Learn about the Island from the Lake County Visitors Bureau

Thursday Night Boat Races -- THUNDER on the CHAIN!

Now entering its 38th season, Blarney Island on Grass Lake is the only location in the world where high performance drag boat racing takes place every Thursday Evening, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Get on the Island with expanded free boat parking during the race then stick around for the after-race party every Thursday Night!

PONTOON RENTALS AT THE PORT OF BLARNEY!

starting this summer we now offer pontoon rentals! through OTCrentals.com

Don't have a boat? We do! Ride the Shuttle to the Island!

Park your car in our 4 acres of free parking and grab a Shuttle Boat! They depart from the Port of Blarney (27843 W Grass Lake Rd Antioch,IL) for the island about every half an hour. The shuttle service roundtrip is $10 and a great way to get to the party!

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