BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:HIGHWOOD\, IL (APRIL 2012) &ndash\; \;The City of Highwoo d\, Illinois is preparing for an exciting festival season showcasing foo d and fun for all ages. This year will prove to be Highwood&rsquo\;s big gest and best yet\, as the city is celebrating its&rsquo\; 125th Anniver sary! The summer season will kick off on June 13th with the weekly Eveni ng Gourmet Farmers Market\, the beloved North Shore Flea Market\, and th e new Art in the Park\, which are all being moved to Everts Park and wil l run every Wednesday evening until September 12th from 4-9pm. The first festival of the summer will be the Third Annual Bloody Mary Fest on Jun e 24th. Then\, from July 26th-29th\, the classic Highwood Days will retu rn\, followed by the Second Annual Garlic Fest on August 15th. A new fes tival this year will be Inferno Fest\, held on the last night of the Far mers Market on September 12th. The famous and annual record-breaking Pum pkin Fest will return again\, from October 18th-20th. The festival seaso n will culminate poignantly with Highwood for the Holidays in honor of o ur military on December 2nd. \;&bull\; \; \;  \;Evening Gourmet Farmers Market\, North Shore Flea Market\, &\; Art in the Par k &ndash\; \;June 13th-September 12th- This event occurs every Wedne sday night in the summer\, from 4-9pm\, rain or shine! This year\, the v enue is moving to Everts Park\, (130 Highwood Avenue) located between Hi ghwood Avenue and North Avenue (just West of Green Bay Road) in order fo r more space\, greener scenery\, better lighting\, and more parking. Thi s vibrant farmers market has become a tradition for friends and family s eeking great food\, spirits and entertainment. Guests are able to enjoy dinner and cocktails\, while exploring the market and listening to diffe rent live music acts each week. North Shore Flea has become a beloved ad d-on to this gourmet farmers market\, showcasing new items each week inc luding furniture\, dé\;cor\, jewelry\, vintage records\, clothing\ , accessories and so much more. And\, new for 2012 is Art in the Park\, where local artists can showcase their unique art pieces alongside the r est of the amazing vendors. \;&bull\; \; \;  \;Third Ann ual Bloody Mary Fest - \;June 24th 10am-5pm- Back by popular demand\ , attendees can taste a plethora of unique Bloody Mary concoctions\, and even join the competition to make the best Bloody Mary in town with bot h professionals and amateurs welcome! Live music and lots of fun family activities will line the streets as well. The day will also begin with a &ldquo\;Bloody Buddy&rdquo\; 5k race\, in which runners can have a frie ndly competition and come together to celebrate afterwards with deliciou s concoctions! The festival will be held from 10am-5pm in Everts Park.&b ull\; \; \;  \;Highwood Days &ndash\; \;July 26th-29th- This year marks the 45th anniversary of Highwood&rsquo\;s oldest festiva l. Complete with carnival rides\, funnel cakes\, a beer garden\, live mu sic and tons of food from local vendors &ndash\; this is the most tradit ional festival and will not disappoint!&bull\; \; \;  \;Seco nd Annual Garlic Fest - \;August 15th- From 4-9pm\, in conjunction w ith the Farmers Market\, this festival pays tribute to one of the most p opular culinary flavors and medicinal remedies nature has to offer! Afte r last year&rsquo\;s success\, Garlic Fest is coming back to stink up Hi ghwood once again\, with some new garlic creations and to crown a new Ga rlic Queen! Attendees will be introduced to all different food items mad e with garlic including ice cream\, candy and baked goods\, as well as t raditional garlic recipes. This year will have even more competition for the best Savory Garlic Creation and the best Sweet Garlic Creation\, so be sure to bring your best recipes\, appetite\, and some breath mints!& nbsp\;&bull\; \; \;  \;First Annual Inferno Fest - \;Sep tember 12th- Making its debut on the last Farmers Market of the season f rom 4-9pm\, this is the city&rsquo\;s newest venture in festivals. For s picy food enthusiasts\, this will be heaven! Cooking demos\, &ldquo\;fir e-off&rdquo\; (cook-off) contests\, free samples\, and of course\, plent y of fresh milk to cool down with (thanks to local Oberweis Dairy)\, are just some of the things that this festival is sure to bring!&bull\;&nbs p\; \;  \;Highwood Pumpkin Fest - \;October 18th-20th- The r ecord-breaking festival is back! Last year\, Highwood beat the Guinness World Record for most jack-o-lanterns carved and lit &ndash\; with 30\,9 19 pumpkins! After 2011's turnout and the amazing community participatio n\, Highwood thought why not try to beat our own record again this year? The festival will include the Gourmet Farmers Market\, vendors galore\, live music on multiple stages\, hay rides\, pumpkin carving stations\, massive pumpkin displays and lighting of the towers\, raffles\, addition al prizes and much more! On weekdays\, this festival will go from 4-9pm\ , and Saturday from 9am-9pm. \;Other notable 2012 Highwood special e vent dates to save are:&bull\; \; \;  \;Buffo&rsquo\;s Cruz& rsquo\;n Nites at Buffo&rsquo\;s on Sheridan Road &ndash\; Saturdays in the Summer from 6-9pm on: May 5\, May 19\, June 2\, June 16\, June 30\, July 14\, August 4\, August 18\, September 1\, September 15\, September 29. For more information on participating\, please call 847-432-0301 ext .12\, or visit www.buffos.com. \;&bull\; \; \;  \;Highwo od for the Holidays &ndash\; December 2About The City of Highwood \; Highwood was founded in 1868 by William Wallace Everts\, a Chicago civic leader and famous educator. His concept of a family-based community has endured for more than a century. The beautiful Everts Park\, in the hea rt of downtown Highwood\, has been named in the founder's honor. Benches and trees in the park celebrate and remember people who\, through turbu lent times and peaceful ones\, built and sustained the community. Many o f Highwood's street names recall Everts' family and friends whom the fou nder encouraged to build homes here. Residents of Swedish\, Irish\, Ital ian\, Latino and other heritages have since populated the community\, ea ch enriching the community through their cultural traditions.\n \;\n The Village of Highwood was incorporated in 1887. The name briefly becam e Village of Fort Sheridan and then City of Fort Sheridan. In 1904\, the community officially became known as the City of Highwood. Fort Sherida n\, a former army base northeast of the City\, has had a profound influe nce on Highwood's development\, and it continues to do so today as part of its land\, incorporated into the City\, nearly doubled Highwood in si ze. Today\, Highwood is blending the past and present with exciting new plans for its future.\n \;\nThe City of Highwood\, Illinois administ rative offices are located at 17 Highwood AvenueHighwood\, Illinois 6004 0. \; For more information\, please visit http://www.celebratehighwo od.comor http://www.cityofhighwood.com or call 847.432.1924. URL:http://highlandpark.patch.com/events/highwood-prepares-for-2012-summe r-festival-season-celebrating-its-125th-anniversary SUMMARY:HIGHWOOD PREPARES FOR 2012 SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON\, CELEBRATING I TS 125TH ANNIVERSARY LOCATION:130 Highwood Ave\, Highwood\, IL 60040: 130 Highwood Ave\, Highw ood\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR