Crowds converged on Martin Avenue in Homewood on Saturday, Sept. 24, for Fall Fest and the annual Chili Cook-off. There were numerous food vendors, activities, live music and the pumpkin patch for families to enjoy. https://youtu.be/Psml1-zDHVo . . . You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Fest had lots of entertainment, games and food
Flossmoor Fest got a rousing start as the Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band opened the festivities with drumrolls and songs that got lots of toes tapping. https://youtu.be/5AnMaP7O19o It was the second event of the day for the musicians. Early in the morning band members were on the grounds of the[Read More…]
Celebrate the new year at Homewood’s Noon Year’s Eve party
Midnight might be past some bedtimes, so the village of Homewood will offer its annual family event to welcome the new year. The Noon Year’s Eve celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already[Read More…]
Homewood celebrates the season with Holiday Lights, Miracle on Martin events
Homewood will embrace the holiday spirit with two events in December, but the celebration really begins on Nov. 30 with Small Business Saturday. The annual promotion helps launch the holiday shopping season and encourages people to shop local. It will be followed on Dec. 6 with Holiday Lights and on Dec.[Read More…]
100-plus vendors expected for Homewood’s Artisan Street Fair
The 2019 Homewood Artisan Street Fair is expanding its footprint and boasting more than 100 artists from around the Chicagoland area and the Midwest on June 7 and 8. The fair also features live music, a food court and food trucks and a maker-space tent packed with activities for all ages.[Read More…]
Homewood celebrates the season with two events, more art and artisans
Homewood’s holiday celebration will offer a pair of opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate the season.Holiday Lights festivities will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, and Miracle on Martin Avenue will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. You’ve[Read More…]
Santa parade, holiday hunt highlight Flossmoor Winterfest Dec. 8
Amid all that making lists and checking them twice, Santa is making an early holiday stop at Flossmoor’s annual Winterfest celebration on Dec. 8. The man in the red suit will be on hand for photos at Winterfest and will then lead a parade from the Flossmoor Public Library to Flossmoor[Read More…]
Homewood Hobo Night will feature live music, s’mores and hobo stew
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Hobo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Homewood Rail Park, Chestnut Road and Park Avenue. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Newcomer versus regulars in Homewood’s annual Chili Cook-off
When the chili contestants face off on Saturday to see who’s the best in Homewood’s annual Chili Cook-off, there will be a new cook taking aim at the old pros. Homewood’s Fall Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The cook-off contest judging starts at 2 p.m. and[Read More…]
Fall Fest offers its Chili Cook-off and entertainment in Homewood
Homewood will celebrate the change of seasons with its annual Fall Fest and Chili Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 29. The party starts at 11 a.m. and continues through 10 p.m. with events, the chili tasting and serving, and outstanding musical entertainment. There also will be horse drawn wagon rides between 6 and[Read More…]
