Highwood Chamber Of Commerce Announces Dates & Music Lineup For 8Th Annual Highwood Evening Market
HIGHWOOD, IL (MAY 2016) - The Highwood Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its weekly Evening Market, Wednesdays starting June 15-August 31 from 4-9 p.m. in Everts Park, 130 Highwood Avenue. Now in its eighth year, this one-of-a-kind outdoor market has become the place to be for fun, food and entertainment, providing the North Shore with a social scene suitable for families, couples and friends of all ages to enjoy.
Encouraging the community to 'make a night of it,' this smorgasbord of food purveyors showcases a wide range of gourmet delicacies, homemade baked goods and sweets, and an assortment fare cooked on site from local restaurants, bars and food trucks. Guests are able to enjoy dinner and cocktails while exploring the market's artisan craft vendors and listening to different live music acts each week.
"Highwood's Evening Market has grown to be the place to meet up with friends and family for a great night outdoors," says Julie Brugioni, president of the Highwood Chamber of Commerce. "Everts Park transforms into a family festival each week with live music, dancing, dining and drinking under the stars, turning Highwood into one of the top must-visit destinations on the North Shore."
Everts Park offers open green space, two adjacent parking lots at the library and post office, a beautiful gazebo for live music, playground for the kids and room to mingle, shop, dine, drink and dance!
An outdoor market of this caliber is one-of-a-kind, with its live evening concert series from 6-9 p.m., and "Ravinia Festival-like" atmosphere. Families are encouraged to set up their picnic blankets and chairs and enjoy the evening in the park, dining on local goodies and jamming to the sounds of great local bands.
HIGHWOOD EVENING MARKET 2016 LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP
June 15 Trevor Shandling Quartet
June 22 Saturday June Band
June 29 Matt Feddermann- Reminiscent of Tom Petty & The Beatles
July 6 Carl Davis Band
July 13 Rose Hill Revival
July 20 In The Pocket
July 27 Ravinia Ramblers- Jamgrass and Country pop cover band
August 3 Rosie & the Rivets
August 10 Eric Howell- One-man acoustic show
August 17 Poor Mans Cow- Rock, Hearty Blues, originals and a few ballads
August 24 Cover Story Band- dance music covers
August 31 Zydeco Voodoo
HIGHWOOD EVENING MARKET 2016 VENDORS INCLUDE:
Anointed Body Care - assorted bath & body soaps, scrubs, oils and lotions; Ayurveda Alchemists - all-natural products for home & body, including DEET-free bug spray; Bakers Square - variety of pies for sample and sale; Damsel in Distress - safety on the go products; Depidy Dawg - ice cream truck and bounce house; Doughy Delights - edible, eggless cookie dough, waffle cookies and ice cream; Magic Circle Crepes - sweet and savory crepes; Milk and Honey Sandwich Cookies - variety of cream flavored filled sandwich cookies; Pat's Kitchen - homemade paninis, jams, jellies and sauces; Popcorn Jester & Juice Jester - fresh popped corn and fresh-made lemonade; The Sheet Lady - sheet sets, pillow cases and bamboo pillows; The Toadstool Pub - serving a variety of wines, beer and cocktails, including their award winning Bloody Mary; Toasty Cheese - food truck with wide variety of sandwiches and potatoes; the Mean Wiener-hot dogs and tacos; and Tres Flores funnel cakes, and much more!
ABOUT THE HIGHWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Highwood Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting and improving the business community in Highwood, Illinois. 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. 2016 marks the 53rd year of the Highwood Chamber.
The Highwood Chamber of Commerce is located at 445 Sheridan Road, lower level, Highwood, IL 60040. For more information, please visit www.highwoodchamberofcommerce.com, www.celebratehighwood.com, or call 847.433.2100.