Celebrate Highwood Hosts 9th Annual Garlic Fest

HIGHWOOD, IL (AUGUST 14 2019) - The 9th Annual Garlic Fest is back and better than ever! Held in conjunction with Highwood's Evening Gourmet Market, this foodie fest showcases a plethora of dishes with the ever-popular taste (and scent) of garlic, with live music, food, drink, artisan vendors and plenty of family-friendly activities to entertain all evening long.

Festival attendees will have the opportunity to sample various garlic creations from the classic, savory options such as pasta, sandwiches, sauces, and spreads to out-of-the-ordinary garlic infused dishes such as ice cream, candy, cookies and cocktails. Patrons will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite Sweet and Savory Garlic Creation in the People's Choice Competition. Not to worry, there will be plenty of mints on hand!

Hear Ye Hear Ye! Celebrate Highwood is calling all wannabe Kings, Queens, Prince and Princesses to be crowned the next Royal Garlic Representative. Interested Garlic Princes or Princesses (aged 6 to 17 years), Garlic Kings and Queens (over 18 years) can sign up now at www.celebratehighwood.org. Contestants will have 1-3 minutes on stage during Garlic Fest to explain why they should be Highwood's next Royal Garlic Representative. Winners will be determined by judges for speech, appearance and audience applause. The winners will receive a royal crown and be responsible for making a number of appearances at all major Highwood events and potential media appearances.

As part of the festivities, the Highwood Historical Society is hosting its 12th Annual Terrific Tomato Contest and inviting all residents of Highwood and members of the Historical Society to submit their top tomato for a chance of winning the title of 'Most Terrific Tomato in Town' and a cash prize of $100. The tomatoes will be weighed, calibrated and judged at the Fest, and voted on by the public for 'People's Choice'. With Garlic AND tomatoes all in one place, it doesn't get better than this!

Live entertainment by Ravinia Ramblers will begin at 6PM, sponsored by Coffee Cup Productions.

Special thanks to our sponsors Highland Park Bank & Trust/Bank of Fort Sheridan, Passanantes Home Food Service, Chiro One Wellness Centers, and StateFarm Brian Lock Agency

For more information on Highwood Historical Society's Terrific Tomato Contest email highwoodhistory@gmail.com, or call 847-682-9039.

For more information on Garlic Fest, please visit www.celebratehighwood.org/garlic-fest, follow Celebrate Highwood on Facebook, or call 847-432-6000.

ABOUT CELEBRATE HIGHWOOD:

Celebrate Highwood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity established in August 2016. Managed and operated by volunteers, our mission is to bring community together to raise funds for local and national charities. Through producing events that cater to the citizens, businesses and visitors of Highwood, our goal is give back, build strong community spirit, and establish Highwood as THE prime entertainment destination for dining, festivals and events on the North Shore. For more information on all of Highwood’s festivals, please visit www.CelebrateHighwood.org, www.facebook.com/celebratehighwood, or call 847-432-6000.

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