November 3: Stews & Brews (and Blues!)
Although delayed two weekends due to weather, the City of Highland Park is hosting the perfect event to warm the soul as Stews & Brews returns to The Lot on November 3, 5 – 9 PM at The Lot (525 Central / enter at St. Johns & Park) in Downtown Highland Park. Savor cold-weather comfort food and hot beverages to warm the soul and groove to Chicago-style blues.
Stews & Brews is not your ordinary chili fest or craft beer fest. This free, all-ages event will offer attendees an array of cold weather comfort foods. Think chili, pozole, lamb stew, beef stroganoff, Hungarian goulash, potpies, soups and brews including creative coffees and cocoas, craft beers, spiced wine, hot toddies, mulled ciders and more!
Attendees can enjoy their stews and brews while listening to live blues music and cozying up around warm fire pits and heaters. Stews & Brews’ on-site restaurants include: BWB Shakes, Cafe Dacha, Kabul Kabob, Max’s Deli, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar, Pixca, Ravinia Brewing Company and Tamales.
Everyone is invited to cast a vote for their favorite stew and brew as part of the People’s Choice Competition. Ballots will be available at the information booth. Voting closes at 8:00 on Saturday and winners will be announced at 8:30.
Music Lineup:
5-6:45 PM: Win Noll and The Rockin’ Souls will entertain with their eclectic mix and interpretation of blues, rock, soul & country blues.
7-9 PM: The Ivy Ford Band will deliver a powerful blues performance.
More information will be available at enjoyhighlandpark.com/the-lot or on social media @enjoyhighlandpark on Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT THE LOT
The Lot is the City of Highland Park’s alfresco dining and entertainment space located at 523 Central Ave. at the intersection of St. Johns and Central Avenues in the heart of downtown Highland Park. From specialty markets to unique dining, family friendly entertainment, weekend concerts and food fests, there’s something for everyone this season at The Lot with music and entertainment as a big draw to get them there.
Ample parking surrounds the Lot, including nearby surface lots, a two-level parking deck south of Central on First St. and St. Johns, and the Port Clinton parking garage. The City encourages guests to use non-motorized transportation where available. Bike racks are available at The Lot and in the immediate vicinity. Information about parking in the City of Highland Park is available at cityhpil.com/parking.
Because The Lot is not conducive to animals, attendees are requested to not bring pets to events at The Lot.
Events at The Lot are presented by the City of Highland Park with the generous support of: Porsche Audi Exchange, First Bank of Highland Park, Scott Byron and Co., Highland Park Bank & Trust, Highland Park Community Foundation, PromptMed Urgent Care, Sunset Foods, Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management, Wayfarer Theaters, Baird & Warner, Gearhead Outfitters, and Mariani Landscape.