Glenview Summer Fest Celebrates 50 Years Downtown

GLENVIEW, IL — One of Glenview's favorite summer traditions is marking a milestone this weekend.

The 50th annual Glenview Summer Fest is scheduled for Saturday, bringing more than 90 vendors, family activities, food, drinks and live entertainment to downtown Glenview.

The daytime portion of Summer Fest runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on two blocks of Lehigh Avenue, from Glenview Road to Washington Street. The event will feature local businesses, service providers, food vendors, health services, home improvement booths, free games and other attractions.

A special kids' area will include balloon artists, carnival-style games, face painting, a fire pole and other activities.

"As we celebrate this golden anniversary, we honor the generations of vendors, volunteers, community leaders and visitors who have helped make Summer Fest a vibrant and lasting part of downtown Glenview’s history," Glenview Chamber Executive Director Meghan Kearney said.

New this year, attendees can try free games including pickleball, bags and mahjong. The event will also feature jiu jitsu demonstrations and a children’s concert performance, according to organizers.

A pet adoption area is also returning after a warm response last year, giving attendees a chance to meet dogs looking for homes.

At 6 p.m., the street fair will transform into Summer Fest After Sunset Music Fest, a free evening concert featuring headliner SODA and opening act Liz Berg Duo.

Food vendors will be available during the evening event, along with beer, wine and seltzer available for purchase. Organizers said Coors Light and other beverages will be available during the outdoor show.

Summer Fest After Sunset is free to attend, with a door donation benefiting the Northfield Township Food Pantry.

Summer Fest and Summer Fest After Sunset are funded by Glenview Chamber sponsors, including Busey Bank, Coors Light, RJ Bullion, J. Blanton Plumbing, Joseph Mullarkey Distributors, Lynch McPeek of Clarity Wealth, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, Glenview Junior Titans and RJ Liquors.

VIP tickets and additional event information, including vendor details, the band lineup, parking and road closures, are available through the Glenview Chamber of Commerce website.