Sun, Sips & Sounds: 49th Summer Fest Returns To Downtown Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — A perennial favorite, the 49th annual Summer Fest returns to downtown Glenview in a couple of weeks, and organizers promise this edition won't disappoint. Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21, the free festival will include more than 100 vendors, including 11 food vendors, booths, free games, health services, home enhancements, gift ideas and a range of delectable food and beverages "for every taste bud."

"This event has changed over the years with different locations, different vendors and a different name, but the goal has always been to connect our local businesses with the community," Meghan Kearney, executive director of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, tells Patch. "We love to see new faces, as well as old friends."

Summer Fest is held over two village blocks of Lehigh, from Glenview Road to Washington. It features a variety of local businesses, services and unique products – including a special kids’ area with balloon artists, carnival-style games, face painting, fire pole and much more – making it a full, best-of-Glenview day to remember.

Kearney says making its debut this year will be a pet adoption where attendees can meet and greet with lovable dogs looking for their forever homes.

"Also new, is a composting area to collect food and biodegradable waste," she added. "This is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of composting and recycling and creating a more sustainable and green"

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At 6 p.m., the street fair transforms into Summer Fest After Sunset Music Fest, which is free to the public. The festival will showcase local favorites like headliner Sweeney and opening act Heard Immunity.

"Summer Fest After Sunset will have fun surprises, with amazing food vendors, beer, wine and seltzer including Coors Light and more will be available for purchase during the outdoor evening show," Kearney said.

As a free public event, with a door donation benefiting Northfield Township Food Pantry, Summer Fest and Summer Fest After Sunset are funded by generous Chamber sponsors, including: Busey Bank, Carbliss, Coors Light, Endeavor Health, RJ Bullion, Joseph Mullarkey Distributors, Lynch McPeek Wealth Management, DDK Kitchen Design Group, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Glenview Junior Titans and Jet’s Pizza.

To purchase VIP tickets and learn more about the event, go to the chamber site at
www.glenviewchamber.com.

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