Pumpkin Project auctions at Highwood Pumpkin Fest to raise money for local charities
HIGHWOOD, IL (OCTOBER 2014) - The Highwood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Pumpkin Project on Sept. 27 with a reception at The Toadstool Pub in Highwood. Local businesses and artists have joined forces to decorate the streets of downtown Highwood in this outdoor public art exhibit to coincide with the fifth annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest from Oct. 17-19.
In the short time, the pumpkins were displayed throughout downtown Highwood, several of them were severely damaged beyond repair. Luckily, local business owners are rallying together to sponsor a few more pumpkins for the artists to redecorate and still be included in the auction. The Toadstool Pub is currently accepting donations for the extra art materials. Any and all donations are accepted and any overages will go to the charities.
The Pumpkin Project will still feature the full grouping of 25 sculpted pumpkins to be auctioned off at the Pumpkin Fest. The bidding starts at $125 per pumpkin, proceeds will go towards the Highwood Chamber of Commerce, CURE: RE Epilepsy, Misericordia, and the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center. The name of the sponsor and partnering artist are displayed prominently on each pumpkin.
Participating businesses include the Toadstool Pub, Bent Fork Bakery, Jen Z's Beauty Services, The Silk Thumb, Brian Lock State Farm Insurance, and Beck's Heating & Air Conditioning. For more information, contact the Highwood Chamber of Commerce at (847) 433-2100. For more information on Highwood Pumpkin Fest, visit www.highwoodpumpkinfest.com.
The Highwood Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting and improving the business community in Highwood. The chamber continues to improve the unique and vibrant city through special events, cultivating new business, and implementing successful business strategies. Known as a regional chamber, Highwood provides businesses from all over Illinois and Wisconsin with valuable networking opportunities. 2013 marks the 50th anniversary for the Highwood Chamber.
The Highwood Chamber of Commerce is located at 445 Sheridan Road, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 305, Highwood, IL 60040.
For more information, visit www.highwoodchamberofcommerce.com, www.celebratehighwood.com, or call (847) 433-2100.