Best Bets: Sept. 17-20
SEPT. 18
WHAT: HERITAGE FEST
WHEN: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: around West Dundee
ABOUT: Parade, car show, live music, chili cookoff, Baggo tournament, fireworks and free eye screenings. Parking at Spring Hill Mall with free trolley service.
TICKETS: Free
INFO: www.wdundeeheritagefest.org
WHAT: HISTORIC CIRCUS WAGONS DISPLAY
WHEN: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: lakefront promenade of Lake Geneva, Wis.
ABOUT: Featuring 15 historic wagons from the collection housed at Circus World in Baraboo, Wis. Circus World is home to the largest collection of carved and restored circus wagons and circus artifacts.
INFO: 800-345-1020
WHAT: SERVICE LEAGUE HOUSEWALK
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Details will be available with ticket purchase.
ABOUT: “A Scenic Stroll” through four private Crystal Lake-area homes.
TICKETS: $20 in advance, $25 day of event, $15 seniors. Tickets available from Service League of Crystal Lake members, Countryside Nursery, Flowerwood, CLIX, Wickham Interiors or online. Raffle tickets also available at $5 each or five for $20.
INFO: 815-261-4590 or www.slcrystallake.org/housewalk.html
WHAT: WOODSTOCK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Woodstock Square
ABOUT: An outdoor gallery and festival featuring fine art vendors, music, food, artisan exhibitions, poetry readings and children’s activities.
INFO: 773-292-9200; 815-337-2046 or Michelle at m.pepke@designsbymaida.com
SEPT. 19
WHAT: 25TH ANNUAL NORGE SUMMER SKI JUMP
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove
ABOUT: The top ski jumpers in the nation compete for cash, points and the opportunity to compete in the Olympics.
SCHEDULE: Saturday, gates open at 5 p.m. and Super Tour tournament begins at 6 p.m.; Sunday, gates open at 11 a.m. and tournament runs noon to 4 p.m.
TICKETS: $7 when purchased from local merchants; $10 at the gate; free for children 12 and younger.
INFO: www.norgeskiclub.com
WHAT: CANDACE FLEMING BOOK SIGNING
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Read Between the Lynes,129 Van Buren St., Woodstock
ABOUT: Fleming is the author of many children’s books, including “The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P.T. Barnum.”
INFO: www.readbetweenthelynes.com
WHAT: JOHN WALLER
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake
ABOUT: Acoustic concert. Waller’s song “While I’m Waiting” was in the film “Fireproof.”
TICKETS: $10
INFO: 815-321-4002 or JohnWallerConcert@wclsil.org
WHAT: HOLD ’EM POKER CHARITY FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.
ABOUT: Affiliates for the Raue to host the event to benefit the Raue Center. Limited to 120 players.
TICKETS: $125
INFO: 815-459-6800
WHAT: SKATE FOR THE HEART
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates
ABOUT: Featuring live performances by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and 2010 Olympic contenders and music guests Charice, Honor Society and KSM.
TICKETS: $30-$187
INFO: 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster locations; www.searscentre.com or www.ticketmaster.com
SEPT. 20
WHAT: COUNTRY MEADOWS ANTIQUE SHOW
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Petersen Park on McCullom Lake Road, McHenry
ABOUT: “Antique Road Show” Country Meadows style. Attendees may bring two items by 10 a.m. for appraisal by Karl Gates. Country Meadows event includes a farmers market and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsor: McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.
TICKETS: $2.
INFO: 815-385-4300 or www.mchenrychamber.com
WHAT: WOODSTOCK HARVEST FEST
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Woodstock Square
ABOUT: Includes craft show, farmers market, pumpkin carving, wagon rides, blacksmith, children’s activities, antique tractors and music.
TICKETS: Free.
INFO: www.offsquaremusic.org
