Lake County Hosting US Junior National’s Windy City Classic Lake County, Illinois will be home to the US Junior National’s Windy City Classic (USJN, www. usjn.com) April 20 – 21, 2013. The tournament features the top female basketball players (ages … Continue reading
Explore the Story of Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Train. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, Charlie Banks from the Lake County Civil War Roundtable will present a lecture with images about Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train. This program will mark the … Continue reading
January has flown by with the blink of an eye, yet 2013 is still young! With so many fun activities to look forward to in Lake County this year, we have compiled a list of 13 must see events and … Continue reading
Lake County, IL will welcome the top men’s PGA players to the 2013 BMW Championship, September 9 – 15, 2013 at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, IL. Over 120,000 spectators and attendees are expected to watch golfers Luke Donald, Rory Mcllroy, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Tiger Woods and more battle for the title.
To help celebrate this exciting event, we have launched a one stop landing page for all of your 2013 BMW Championship golfing needs at www.visitlakecounty.org/golf.cfm. Curious spectators and golf enthusiasts alike can utilize this page to find nearby hotels, tickets for the event, other local golf resorts and more!
Lake County is excited to have the opportunity to host the BMW Championship for the first time since 1972. To book a hotel room for 10 or more people, email Teresa Lewis, Visit Lake County Sales Manager or call 847-662-2700.
A weekend full of family fun adventure can be found on VisitLakeCounty.org.
The City of Lake Forestkicks off its’ Farmer’s Market this weekend from 8am – 1pm at the East Lake Forest Train Station. You will find local produce from seasonal fruits, vegetables, meat to poultry and dairy products. There will also be local chefs selling a variety of treats including swirl cupcakes, pies, ice pops cookies, appetizers and much more.
Stop by the Long Grove Strawberry Fest this weekend in Long Grove. This is the granddaddy of Long Grove’s signature festivals and is considered one of the premier outdoor festivals in the Chicagoland area. Live music will be happening all weekend. There will be children’s activities, strawberry flavored and inspired treats from melt-in-your-mouth chocolate covered strawberries to strawberry martinis and desserts. New this year, is a $5 per person entry fee.
Swing by ShilohParkin the City of Zionfor the 26th Annual Nostalgia Days Car show. Tonight there will be a dance at 6:30pm with outdoor movies to follow. The Antique Custom Car Show will take place on Saturday with the Sheridan Road Cruize immediately following. The entire family will enjoy food, live music and DJ’s and games.
Wauconda Fest is happening all weekend at Cook Park in Wauconda. You will enjoy live music, a carnival, Taste of the Fest, 5K/10K on Sunday, Wauconda’s Got Talent, Car Show, bags tournament, family games, wine tasting and much more. This is one event that the entire family will enjoy.
If you missed Mardi Gras in New Orleansthis year, don’t worry, you can still experience Mardi Gras at Six Flags Great America on Saturday and Sunday. The streets of Orleans Place will be transformed into a party atmosphere featuring the sights, sounds and tastes of Bourbon Street including live music, parades and fireworks. The Rue Le Dodge Bumper Car arena in Orleans Place will be morphed into a one-of-a-kind dueling piano bar offering New Orleans inspired cocktails, live entertainment and a crawfish eating contest.
A weekend full of family fun adventure can be found on VisitLakeCounty.org.
