Car show, sock hop part of Buffalo Grove anniversary
Buffalo Grove will be reliving the '50s this weekend with a car show and sock hop to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The full-day event will start off in the morning with the help of the Chicagoland Classic Car Club. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the village hall campus will be full of cars such as '57 Chevys, a '65 GTO, a '54 Buick and Corvettes.
Those interested in bringing their own classic cars to show off can sign up until that day with a $15 fee. Entrants can drive up, or call the village at (847) 459-2500 for more information.
Spectators will be voting for their favorites throughout the day in various categories such as fanciest car, and trophies will be awarded at the end of the show.
Dick Biondi will emcee the night-time sock hop, which begins at 7 p.m., once again on the village campus.
"Fifties music is kind of popular with everybody," said Jan Sirabian, the chair of the 50th anniversary committee.
While it's not required, residents are encouraged to dress up in their '50s garb for the dance. Paulette Greenberg, the chair of the event, said she's coming as a Pink Lady, down to pink shoes.
"The costumes at night are optional, but we do have prizes for the best," she said.
Prizes will also be given out for hula hoop and dancing contests. Children are welcome at the sock hop.
Throughout the day games that children played in the '50s, such as Bozo buckets, will be offered, with prizes.
The committee will also be selling various anniversary paraphernalia, such as key chains. Residents will be able to buy special anniversary license plates for $25. Drinks are free at the sock hop, and food will be available for purchase throughout the day.
"I'm hoping for a good turnout," Greenberg said.
The village will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with a production of "Music Man" in July, a '50s music concert and ice cream social in August and a '50s-themed Buffalo Grove Days over Labor Day weekend.
For more information on any of the anniversary events, visit www.vbg.org.
If you go
What:Buffalo Grove 50th Anniversary Car Show and Sock Hop
When:Car show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; sock hop, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday
Where:Village campus, 50 Raupp Blvd.
Cost:$15 to enter a car; suggested $5 fee for sock hop; children under 10 are free
Call: (847) 459-2500
Visit: www.vbg.org