125 Years of IFC

Register today for Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago 125th Anniversary celebration!
September 17th, 2026 at Theater on the Lake from 6-10pm.

Tickets include: Open Bar, Food, Entertainment

$175 Per Person

Join the Irish Fellowship Club for the 125 th Anniversary Celebration!!

For 125 years, the Irish Fellowship Club has engaged the Irish community of Chicago in fun, fellowship and charitable activities. You are invited to join the Club for a true celebration on September 17 from 6-10pm at Theater on The Lake. Former Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny will recognize this outstanding anniversary as our special guest and a special fireworks show will cap off the evening.

Featuring an open bar and a mini “Taste of Chicago” with food from Gibson’s Restaurant, Vaughn’s Hospitality Group and The Dearborn along with desserts from Misericordia and an Anniversary Cheesecake from Eli’s Cheesecake, the event will celebrate the history of the Irish Fellowship Club in Chicago. Guests will also be entertained with Irish and contemporary music throughout the evening including a
special appearance by the Shannon Rovers.

Raffle prizes will include restaurant certificates from Gibson’s, The Dearborn and others as well as local Chicago packages and airline miles.

Tickets are $175/person with sponsorship opportunities available and a VIP reception with Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Event FAQs

Is there parking available?

There are 200 first come, first serve valet parking spots. There is also discounted rates available at the Zoo lot for attendees.

What is the event attire?

Business Casual

What is included in the ticket?

Entrance to the event at 6pm, open bar and food for the duration of the event.

Interested in supporting the 125th Anniversary?

Event Sponsor

10 event tickets
Recognition in the event program
Event signage and sponsor acknowledgment throughout the evening

VIP Sponsor

15 event tickets
2 tickets to an exclusive pre-event VIP reception (5:00-5:45 pm) with Edna Kenny as well as a professional photo with the former Taoiseach.
Premium recognition in the event program
VIP signage and sponsor acknowledgment at the event

Become a Sponsor

Raffle Tickets

Support the 125th Anniversary and the Irish Fellowship Club by purchasing a raffle ticket. Winner will be drawn the night of the event, however, the winner does not need to be present to claim their prize.