Forest Preserve Beer Garden To Remain Open Through October

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — The Beer Garden at Independence Grove will remain open through the end of October, forest district officials announced in recent weeks.

The beer garden is open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, 1 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, and 12 to. 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The new option at Independence Grove opened earlier this summer and has been drawing crowds, said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.

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"The venue provides a fantastic opportunity for family fun before the weather turns cooler," Kyle said.

The forest preserve has nightly entertainment planned for every Thursday, weather permitting. Fire pits and free firewood, first come, first served, are available for use along the lakefront, and s'mores kits are also on hand for purchase.

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The venue features an array of local craft beers on tap from a dozen Lake County breweries. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages and packaged snacks are also available, and beer flights and tastings will be included in the lineup this fall.

Thursday Entertainment

• Singer, songwriter Todd Donnelly plays steel pans and percussion on September 23 and October 14, 28.
• Vocalist, guitarist Liz Berg performs solo pop rock on October 21.

Independence Grove Entrance Fee and Beer Garden Details

• Entrance is free for Lake County residents, and nonresidents are charged $12 on weekends and holidays. After Labor Day, entrance fees are collected on weekends only. For your safety, and as a courtesy to forest preserve neighbors, please park in designated lots only. Cars will be turned away when parking lots are full.
• For weather updates or to learn if entertainment has been canceled, call 847-968-3499 or view status map here.
• Pack a picnic and bring your own blanket and lawn chairs.
• Group rates and reservations are available at the beer garden. Email IndependenceGrove@LCFPD.org for details and pricing.

Pets Not Permitted

Service animals are allowed at the forest preserve but dogs, horses and other pets are not permitted.