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!
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Learn about the Island from the Lake County Visitors Bureau
Welcome Gary Lang as our 2018 Title Sponsor!
35 years and the best selection around, stop in on Route 31 in McHenry and see what makes us the best in the business!
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!
PONTOON RENTALS AT THE PORT OF BLARNEY!
starting this summer we now offer pontoon rentals! through OTCrentals.com
The Hottest Band Schedule Around!!
Cool Off this summer with our Frozen Drinks!
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!
