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Car Fun on 21, Hot Air Balloon Festival This Week

What's going on in and around Libertyville this week?

Looking for something to do this week in and around Libertyville? Why not check out some vintage cars at Car Fun on 21, slated for Aug. 21? Or you could venture out to Grayslake to check out the village's first hot air balloon festival Aug. 24. 

Whatever you decide to do, have a great week! 

Here's a look at some events coming up this week:

Car Fun on 21

Vintage cars, entertainment and more will be offered at Car Fun on 21, slated for 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21. What kind of car would you like to see at the event? 

GarArt Sale

A garage sale featuring clothing, art, home decor, furniture and more will be held Aug. 22-24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 601 Roosevelt Drive, Libertyville.

Spirits and Cigars

The annual North Shore Wine, Beer, Cigar and Food Festival will be held Aug. 24 on the field at the Brainerd Building in Libertyville. The event will feature fine wines, craft beers, cigars, food and live music. Local homebrewers will compete in the Besley's Homebrew competition, and the cash raffle will feature prizes totaling $30,000. The event will be held from 4-9 p.m. Tickets are $50 for admission and raffle in advance, $30 for admission in advance, $40 admission at the gate, $10 for designated drivers, $25 for a raffle ticket and $100 for a five raffle ticket special. The Brainerd Building is located at 416 W. Park Ave. Click here for more information.

Color Aloft! 

Grayslake's first Color Aloft balloon festival is slated for 5:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24 in Central Park. The free event will feature hot air balloons, music, food and more. Visit the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce website for more information.


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