Blarney island drag racing

Welcome to the unique world of barony island drag boat racing. Blarney island on grass lake is the high preformance drag boat racing takes place every Thursday night. This a bare knuckles, heads up race. The boats are kind of out in the water from the from the restaurant so it’s not that loud. But you can walk down the pier and check out all the bad ass boats.

Park your car in the free parking lot and grab a shuttle boat They depart from the port of Blarney 27843 west grass lake Road, AnTioch il about every half an hour. The shuttle is roundtrip.

Alright dads, it’s time to kick off summer the right way — fast boats, good vibes, and bringing the kids along for an unforgettable day!

📍 Where: Blarney Island on Grass Lake
📅 When: [Insert Date]
⏰ Time: Late morning meetup – races in the afternoon

What to Expect:

• High-speed boat races 🏁
• Family-friendly hangout time 👨‍👧‍👦
• Food, drinks, and live energy 🍔🎶
• A chance for the kids to see something AWESOME up close

Who’s Invited:
Everyone! Windy City Dads, kids, teens, friends — the more the better.

Dad Tips:

• Bring sunscreen ☀️
• Ear protection for little ones (those boats are LOUD) 🔊
• Chairs or blankets if you want to set up and relax
• Cash/card for food and drinks

Whether you’re there for the races or just to hang with other dads, this is one of those “core memory” kind of days for the kids.

Drop a 🚤 in the comments if you’re in — and let us know how many you’re bringing!

Let’s make it a big one.

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