Chicago Chef Tailgating At Plainfield Woodman's In Celebration Of Grand Opening

PLAINFIELD, IL — An award-winning Chicago chef will be tailgating at Plainfield's new Woodman's store Saturday afternoon.

Chef Lamar Moore, behind Etc. in Chicago's Loop, is partnering with Coleman All Natural Meats for the free family-friendly grand-opening event, planned from 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the grocery store, 11751 S. Route 59. Ribs and kielbasa are on the menu.

Mel Coleman Jr., a fifth-generation Coleman family member, will also be at the event to talk more about the brand's 150-year history.

The grand-opening event comes nearly a month after the highly anticipated grocer opened in Plainfield. The store, Woodman's 20th location, spans 243,500 square feet.

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"We are thrilled to partner with Woodman's for its Plainfield grand opening and celebrate this milestone alongside the community," Coleman Jr. said in a statement.

The event will include a school spirit challenge benefiting booster organizations connected to Plainfield East and Plainfield North high schools. Guests will receive a token to vote for a participating school, and the school that receives the most votes will earn $1,000 for its booster organization, while each of the other participating schools will receive $250.

Coleman will also host a giveaway for its tailgating package and other products, while supplies last.

"Woodman's has been an important partner in bringing Coleman products to consumers across the Midwest, and we're proud that customers can find our products at Woodman's stores in the Chicagoland area," Coleman Jr. said. "We look forward to giving families a chance to try them while enjoying an afternoon of food, fun and local school spirit."

A balloon artist and face painter will also join the party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday.