Monday, October 1, 2012
Get your lederhosen out—Oktoberfest is here!
Before Halloween is here, there’s another not-so-spooky way to celebrate the fall: the German holiday of Oktoberfest! While you're looking forward to dressing up in a costume and nearly getting a cavity from the candy intake, you can don knee socks and feast on bratwursts and beer. In its native Bavaria, Germany, Oktoberfest is traditionally celebrated for 16 days, and this year the fun goes from Sept. 22—Oct. 7. It is one of the most spirited celebrations in Germany, and is a huge part of Bavarian culture. The first Oktoberfest was in 1810, as part of Crown Prince Ludwig’s wedding festivities, and has continued ever since. Oktoberfest at The Village Tavern in Long Grove began Sept. 21 and runs through Oct. 14. An Oktoberfest beer tent, …
Friday, July 27, 2012
Lots going on this weekend in Lake Zurich area.
Fridays in the Park Friday, July 27, Community Park, Hawthorn Woods Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m.; Park in the Park car show at 3 p.m.; Concert with Triple Dawg Dare at 7 p.m. Beer School: Half Acre Brewery Friday, July 27, 2012, 6:00 pm Whole Foods Market, 1331 N Rand Rd, Palatine, This once a month tasting class features different brews from our backyard and around the world! Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival Screenings Friday, July 27, 2012, 7:00 pm Cutting Hall, 150 E Wood St, Palatine The Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival will be screening films from all over the world that focus on strong, powerful stories. Lake Zurich Farmer's Market Saturday, July 28, 7:30 am Lions Park The Lake Zurich Heritage Farmers Market …
Friday, June 29, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of area festivals, not far from Lake Zurich.
Hometown Fest 2012 Schedule of Events—Friday, June 29 to July 4 The festival is held at Community Park on Palatine Road and Northwest Highway in Palatine. Barrington Brat Tent and Fourth of July activities, June 29-July 4 Barrington’s Brat Tent returns to the North Commuter Lot of the Barrington Metra Train Station this Friday. Along with food and live music, this year’s Brat Tent has plenty to entertain attendees of all ages. Lake Zurich Farmer's Market Saturday, June 30, 7:30 a.m., Lions Park Shop for plants, flowers, organic vegetables and locally produced items. Fridays in the Park, Hawthorn Woods, June 29 Farmers Market from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (now featuring Harms Farm). Concert in Community Park, 42 Park View Lane, 6:30 p.m. …
