Glenview's Summer Fest Returns In June After 2-Year Hiatus

GLENVIEW, IL — It's been a long two years, but Summer Fest returns next month in downtown Glenview. The 47th annual festival, on hiatus since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be back Saturday, June 25.

This perennial Glenview favorite event brings in more than 100 exciting vendors, booths, free games, health services, home enhancements, gift ideas, and a whole range of delectable food and beverages for every taste bud, according to organizers. This event comes to life on two village blocks of Lehigh Avenue, from Glenview Road to Washington Street, welcoming thousands of Glenview friends and families for a fun day to remember.

Summer Fest Day is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and features a variety of local businesses, services and unique products — including a special kids’ area with balloon artists, carnival-style entertainment, a magician, and much more – making it a full, best-of-Glenview day to remember.

“After a two-year hiatus, we warmly welcome back this beloved Glenview tradition,” said Meghan Kearney, executive director of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce. “We welcome all vendor partners to participate in this great event."

The fair transforms into Summer Fest After Sunset Music Fest at 6 p.m. Free to the public, the show will feature headliner Freddy Jones Band.

“Summer Fest After Sunset will have a host of surprising enjoyments,” Kearney said, “With amazing local food trucks, beer/wine including Coors Light (co-sponsor) and other options will be available for purchase during the outdoor show.”

Optional door donation to benefit the Northfield Township Food Pantry, feeding hundreds of food-insecure households in our community. Also, non-perishable food items and personal care items are welcome and will be collected at the event.

To register, go to the chamber site at www.glenviewchamber.com. Click on Calendar, and go to June 25 where you’ll find the fest listed. Click on Summer Fest.