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A Fun-Filled Weekend in McHenry County!

It's an exciting weekend around the county! From family fests to home interiors shows, you're sure to find a great way to make the most out of your weekend ...

Family Fun

Sunday's 14th Annual Harvest Fest And Fiddlers Contest And Fair in Woodstock is a  celebration includes old-time fiddler contest for youth and adults, farmers market, weaving and quilting demonstrations, wagon rides, children's activities and antique farm implements.

Sunday is the 6th annual Norge Summer Ski Jump in Fox River Grove, so bring your lawn chairs and prepare to sit back and enjoy this extreme sport! (Saturday is a free junior tourney.)


Arts & Entertainment
dennisFriday, Lucy's Cafe's A Night Of Comedy at Raue Center will have you rolling with Robert Hines and Adam Burke with Host Drew Michael. 

Saturday, come along for an incredible evening as Dennis Tufano pays tribute to the late Bobby Darin at Raue Center during As Long As I'm Singing: The Music Of Bobby Darin.


Home Inspirations
Celebrate autumn at Cedar & Sage Thursday and Friday during the Fall Open House - lots in store to get you ready to decorate for the season. 

Saturday and Sunday, Countryside will be hosting its 11th Annual Quilt Show - come view the beautiful display of quilts throughout its greenhouses!

Saturday, don't miss the Fall Linen Trunk Show at Wickham Interiors - see what's new, in style and inspiring.quilts

Sunday, the Country Meadows Show at Veteran's Memorial Park in McHenry will include crafts, farmers market, antique road show, as well as a small vendor fair and wine tasting. 


Health & Wellness
Saturday, join Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital for the second annual Early Detection & Prevention Center's Annual Health Fair that includes free health screenings, raffles, refreshments, giveaways and more!

Monday, learn healthy cooking tips and enjoy a cooking demo with Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Hanie at McHenry's Meijer store.

Charitable Events
On Saturday, come out to the 3rd Annual Bike-a-Thon Benefits PADS at Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry. After the ride, enjoy music, silent auction, raffles, lunch and activities for the kids.

Sunday, Helping Paws 11th Annual Paws In The Park Walk-a-Thon & Pet Fest Fun Raiser will take place at Veterans Acres in Crystal Lake and include music, entertainment, prizes, caricature artist, pet photographer and food vendors.


Have a great weekend!
Erica



Do you have an event you'd like us to include in the Weekender? Space is very limited but we'll consider your submission. Simply send an e-mail with date, time, location, contact info - and a photo if available. For consideration, e-mail your request to erica@mchenrycountyliving.com.