Schaumburg's Septemberfest wraps up summer with a celebration

Kick off this month by celebrating at Septemberfest in Schaumburg.

Families can enjoy plenty of food, rides, games, arts and crafts and music at the fest, themed Fabulous 40 for its 40th year, which starts Saturday, Sept. 4, and runs through Monday, Sept. 6, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, near the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive. Admission is free.

One of the festival's highlights is the Taste of Schaumburg from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The event features food from 26 of Schaumburg's top restaurants, such as Bonefish Grill, John Barleycorn and Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. Nonprofits have their day in the food tent from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday.

Musical entertainment will take place on two stages - the Bud Light Music Stage and the Schaumburg Marriott Musical Stage. Major music acts such as the Gin Blossoms, Foghat and 7th Heaven will perform at the Bud Light main stage, while local dance troupes, music acts and various demonstrations will be help at the Schaumburg Marriott stage.

More entertainment will take place in the dining tent, and a juggler and magician will walk the festival grounds entertaining kids.

An arts and crafts area will be set up, where more local musicians will perform.

Parking is not available on the festival grounds.

Patrons are encouraged to use the free Septemberfest shuttle buses, available from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday.

Visitors should board shuttle buses at street corners along the route or at remote parking lots at Schaumburg High School, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates, and Jane Addams Junior High School, 700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. For details and a schedule of entertainment acts, call (847) 923-3605 or visit septemberfest.org.

If you goWhat: 40th Annual Septemberfest, an outdoor festival featuring an arts and craft show, carnival, entertainment, Taste of Schaumburg, bingo, fireworks, Labor Day parade and Miss Septemberfest competition.When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6Where: Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, SchaumburgCost: Free admissionDetails: Call (847) 923-3636 or visit septemberfest.orgSeptemberfest events Saturday, Sept. 4 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and crafts10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Taste of Schaumburg 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schaumburg Police - Crime Prevention10 a.m. to dusk My Party Princess10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Game Show Gurus: PopNoggins11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schaumburg Fire Safety Trailer Noon to 10 p.m. Carnival, free rides for children with disabilities from 10 a.m. to noonNoon to 9 p.m. BingoNoon to 5 p.m. Free pony ridesSunday, Sept. 5 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and crafts9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival 9 a.m. to dusk My Party Princess9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Game Show Gurus: PopNoggins10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Taste of Schaumburg 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schaumburg Police - Crime Prevention11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schaumburg Fire Safety Trailer Noon to 9 p.m. BingoMonday, Sept. 6 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and crafts9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Carnival 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Not-for-Profit Day9 a.m. to dusk My Party Princess9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Game Show Gurus: PopNoggins10 a.m. Parade, Summit Drive from Wise Road to Stockport Lane10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schaumburg Police - Crime Prevention11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schaumburg Fire Safety Trailer Noon to 9 p.m. Bingo5 p.m. Raffle prize drawing, Schaumburg Jaycees boothFalse20001478Crowds get caught in the shadow of Septemberfest's giant Ferris wheel at last summer's event.Mark Welsh | Staff PhotographerFalse