Though things are relatively quiet here in the greater Barrington area, there are some nearby festivals scheduled that may interest some readers:
- Septemberfest: 9 AM to 9 PM Monday, Sept. 2, at Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The 49th annual fest features entertainment on three stages, arts and crafts show, Taste of Schaumburg, craft beer and wine tent, carnival, kids’ activities and more. Free. www.septemberfest.org.
- Art Fair on the Square: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday, Sept. 2, at Market Square, 724 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. The 65th Annual Deer Path Art League Art Fair on the Square. Juried fine art show featuring 180 exhibitors working in a variety of disciplines. Specialty booths will include the entrepreneurial Young Artists area with artisanal crafts and the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Artslink tent highlighting more than 20 community arts not-for-profits. Free admission. www.deerpathartleague.org.
- Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 14th Annual Artisan Guild Fall Fair: 10 AM to 5 PM Monday, Sept. 2, just off the Square at Lake Forest Bank and Trust parking lots in Lake Bluff. Features 45 exhibitors giving back to the community. Live music, demos, children’s activities, a barbecue cookout and ice cream. Benefits CROYA. Free admission. www.lflbartisanguild.com.
- Long Grove Irish Days: 11 AM to 5:15 PM Monday, Sept. 2, at 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Family-friendly celebration of Irish culture, music, food and beer. Free. Long Grove Irish Days
- Buffalo Grove Days: 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday, Sept. 2, at Mike Rylko Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, food tent, beer tent, car show, art show, barbecue challenge, entertainment and more. “Food and Fun” program for residents with disabilities at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Free. bgdays.com.
- Crystal Lake Water Ski Club Barefoot Tournament: 2 to 6 PM Monday, Sept. 2, at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Family-oriented events with skiers of all ages and abilities. Free for spectators. www.facebook.com/clwsa/.
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