Best Bets: Sept. 24-27
SEPT. 24
WHAT: AMERICA
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
ABOUT: Rock band is most-known for the hits “A Horse With No Name,” “Sister Golden Hair” and “Ventura Highway.” Down the Line will perform, too.
TICKETS: $38-$68.
INFO: www.geneseetheatre.com
SEPT. 25
WHAT: HUNTLEY FALL FEST
WHEN: 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47, Huntley
ABOUT: One-mile walk, pancake breakfast, children’s activities, parade, craft and business show, car show, tractor show, library book sale, live entertainment, fireworks and more.
TICKETS: Sept. 25 is $5; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 is $2 adults, $1 children, free for children 12 and younger; 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 26 is $5.
INFO: 847-669-3180 or www.huntleyfallfest.org
WHAT: OKTOBERFEST
WHEN: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Cafe 20 Restaurant, 756 E. Grant Highway, Marengo
ABOUT: Authentic Bavarian entertainment, dancing, music and food.
SCHEDULE: 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 25; noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 26; noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Rain or shine.
TICKETS: $5
INFO: www.cafe20marengo.com
WHAT: STARGAZERS BALL
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
ABOUT: Dinner, dancing and auction. Food prepared by the executive chef of Boulder Ridge Country Club. Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra preforms. Raffle tickets are available for $50.
TICKETS: $150
INFO: www.rauecenter.org
SEPT. 26
WHAT: ART OF THE LAND SHOW
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Starline Gallery, 306 W. Front St., Harvard
ABOUT: Featuring artwork of regional artists inspired by the natural features of McHenry County. Portion of proceeds will be donated to benefit “Preserving Land Forever.”
TICKETS: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
INFO: 815-337-9502 or www.conservemc.org.
WHAT: ELGIN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin
ABOUT: Screening of “The Visionary,” “Crossing the Line,” “The Erogenous Zone,” “House of Cards” and “The Booby Trap.” Dean Richards of WGN-TV will emcee.
TICKETS: $5
INFO: or www.hemmens.org
WHAT: HORSES OF A DIFFERENT COLOR
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Donley’s Wild West Steakhouse & Village Hall Banquets, Route 20 and South Union Road, Union
ABOUT: Benefit for Main Stay Therapeutic Riding in Richmond. Live auction of life-size carousel horses, appetizers, dessert bar and cash bar. Doors open 6 p.m.
TICKETS: $25 at the door.
INFO: www.mstrp.org
WHAT: JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Crystal Lake.
ABOUT: Farmers market, live entertainment, wagon rides, craft fair, pony rides, petting zoo, food and more.
TICKETS: Free
INFO: www.downtowncl.org
WHAT: NATIONAL ALPACA FARM DAYS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: True Colors Alpaca Farm, 14718 Route 76, Caledonia
ABOUT: Learn about alpaca care, fiber demos, buy alpaca products and meet the alpacas.
TICKETS: Free
INFO: www.truecolorsalpacas.com
WHAT: VON BERGEN’S PLOW DAY & ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Von Bergen Country Market, 9805 Route 173, Hebron
ABOUT: Featuring a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tractor show, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. plowing, 1 p.m. tractor parade, corn maze, farm animal zoo, pony rides, and more. With special guest Max Armstrong of WGN Radio.
INFO: www.vonbergens.com
WHAT: WISHING U WELL ALPACAS FUNDRAISER
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Wishing U Well Alpacas, 4505 McCauley Road, Woodstock
ABOUT: Fundraiser for Farm Days for Animal House Shelter with raffles, spinning demonstrations, alpaca information and products.
TICKETS: Free. Donations accepted.
INFO: 815-354-7817 or www.wishinguwellalpacas.com.
SEPT. 27
WHAT: RYLIEPALOOZA
WHEN: 9 a.m.
WHERE: Starting at Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Drive, and ending at Barbara Key Park, on Pyott Road, in Lake in the Hills
ABOUT: Motorcycle run fundraiser for Rylie Hope Morgan, the 8-year-old daughter of a Lake in the Hills police officer, diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Features music, food and raffles. Proceeds will help pay her medical bills. Registration: 9 to 11 a.m. with dinner at the American Legion after the bike run.
INFO: 847-658-5676
