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Gaelic Park Seeks Its Next Irish Fest Queen

The Queen and runner-up will reign for one year.

2023 Gaelic Park Irish Fest Queen Maggie Schwarz.
2023 Gaelic Park Irish Fest Queen Maggie Schwarz. (Courtesy of Chicago Gaelic Park)

OAK FOREST, IL β€” Chicago Gaelic Park is seeking a new Irish Fest Queen in advance of its August festival. The Queen and runner-up, who will reign for one full year, will also represent Chicago Gaelic Park at local St. Patrick’s Day parades as well as sponsored events and charitable functions. The two women will receive prizes upon selection, including a $1,000 airline voucher for the winner.

Applicants must be single women of Irish heritage ages 18-29 as of June 15, 2024. Applicants must be available to attend the Queen selection day on June 15, capped off by the winner announcement ceremony at 7 p.m. All Chicago Gaelic Park friends are invited to attend the ceremony.

Queen Maggie Schwarz and Runner-up Rachael Rutledge at 2023 Crowning Event. Courtesy of Chicago Gaelic Park

Entrants must submit a $10 registration fee and complete a brief application listing talents/hobbies, schools, and employment. The printable application is available at www.ChicagoGaelicPark.com, or directly here. Applications with the registration fee may be mailed or dropped off to the Gaelic Park Front Office, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest

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For Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest Queen Contest questions, please call Chicago Gaelic Park at (708)687-9323.

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