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Drink us Dry Party

We don't want to bring all this stuff back to the mainland... so why not come on out for the last drink of the year!

"A mile away from reality"

the greatest boating bar in the world

Your Summer Live Music Venue!

From Dierks Bentley and Craig Morgan to the Spin Doctors and Tone-Loc, the big names have rocked the stage at the Island. Don't miss your favorite shows!

Monthly Calendar

Thursday Night Boat Races -- THUNDER on the CHAIN!

Now entering its 37th 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!

Boat Races

September 2017 Weekend Line Ups

Cool Off this summer with our Frozen Drinks!

Blarney Island Happy Hours!

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

Park your car in our 5 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 $8 most days and a great way to get to the party!