Great Event in downtown Elgin. Promoter does a fine job booking bands. Facility is great…read more Parking plentiful. Bring a lawn chair and spend the day. Scenic location near the river, casino, and downtown.

You can't have 4 people serving the entire fest. 25 minutes for a beer is not acceptableread more

Want the whimsy of the Renaissance Faire on a smaller scale and without driving to Wisconsin or…read moreMichigan? Check out this great little fantasy festival at Vasa Park in Elgin! Despite some rain, we enjoyed interacting with some intrepid vendors who were hawking such wares as jewelry, fairy gardens and miniatures, witch hats, cloaks, tea, art, and watches, as well as face painting, fortune telling and reiki. There were also whimsical costumed creatures, such as Og the Twister (a satyr, I think) who made balloon animals and Alanna MerBubbles the Mermaid, seated in her giant clamshell, as well the Living Statue! We enjoyed live music and dance by Nazario Chickpeazio, Leah Jurgens and the Harp Twins. There were several options for food (a food truck and food at the club house). Overall, a fantastic festival for lovers of fantasy!

I loved this event way too much. I came the year before…read moreCovid hit. So 2019? And obvi Covid killed it in 2020 and not sure if they plan on doing it this year 2021? BUT well organized, Kubo catered and the food was delicious. The edamame they served paired perfectly with the beer. They had white claw for the ladies LOL which is funny I decided to try it and hated it. hahahahaha Anyways so many craft beers to tasted and it was truly an amazing experience. Worth the price. I suggest you take a taxi or walk. Or truly have a designated driver. I love how our Elgin Cops kept us safe as they always do. They keep the area secure. Thank you.

First Elgin Craft Beer Fest was just held on Aug. 12th & it is supposed to be an annual thing going…read moreforward. They did a really nice job and they have a great spot along the Fox River at the Elgin Riverside Promenade with 30 breweries (each with usually at least 2 different brews to try). Tickets were $40 per person ahead of time and included 20 beer samples & a commemorative sample-size glass to take home (it was an actual glass, too, not the cheapy plastic ones like you get at most other beer fests). They also had a VIP ticket option that included food and early entry along with Designated Driver tickets for $15 that included craft soda samples. They had a few options of food for purchase and also had plenty of porta-potties. They also had some games and live music. The only downside is there really isn't any shade in that location they held it at unless you were standing directly in front of a vendor stand on the river side....but at least it was a nice sunny day and it wasn't raining.

This was a fun experience! I love going to brewfests and this is the first one I've gone to in the…read moreburbs. The set up was in the stadium of the ballpark, not in the actual field but up where the concessions and bathrooms are. This wasn't a very crowded event and I think it might be because there isn't much advertisement about it. I only knew of this from a friend as well as an invite to Yelp elites - a giveaway which had ballpark brewfest tkts. Lots of local breweries and a few food options. This is a great place to start if you haven't been to a brewfest before and are interested in checking one out. Very chill and not as chaotic as most. My 2 'cons' are I wish they would have had the event in the field vs on the level of where the concession stands and bathrooms are. I think the vibe and the ambiance would be better on the field. I also didn't get a ballpark brewfest cup, I got a plastic clear cup which is fine. But again, vibe changes when it comes to little things like that. Overall this was a fun time! I recommend this to those who enjoy drinking beers, seltzers, etc in a chill and casual environment.

Had the opportunity to attend Brewfest this year. It was a fantastic experience, with many vendors…read moreand a variety of beers, and other drinks. There was a long line to get in, but it moved relatively fast. You received a 3 oz glass upon entering. The vendors were set up in the concourse. Lines were reasonable and moved very fast. The breweries were all local and each offered at least 2-3 options. You can actually sample as many beers as you like, there was not a tracking system. Concessions were open, and there were 2 food trucks , each were fantastic There was a band, but it was located in the back of the picnic area and you could only hear if you were in that area. Overall, a great way to try lots of different beers. There were also ciders, seltzers and cocktails!

I purchased a Stern Ghostbusters Premium from Great American Pinball that was advertised as HUO…read more(Home Use Only). After thoroughly inspecting the machine at home, I discovered multiple indicators that strongly suggest it had been previously routed, not HUO. These included nearly $4,000 in coin drop shown in non-erasable audits, visible wear on the coin chutes and coin mechs, heavy black dust accumulation under the playfield (especially around insert hot spots), and early insert edge ghosting. Taken together, these are not consistent with a true HUO machine and should have been identified before advertising it as such. At best, this reflects a lack of proper inspection and careless use of the HUO label. At worst, it feels misleading. Either way, it significantly undermined my trust in their representations. My advice to potential buyers: do not rely solely on HUO claims from this seller. Verify audits and condition yourself. Based on my experience, I would not purchase from Great American Pinball again without extreme scrutiny.

We've been coming to GAP for years! We've bought multiple games and have had exceptional customer…read moreservice and follow up. They're always available for questions and have been wonderfully accommodating.

Been here a few times now, once for beer fest, once for a Boomers game, and once for a game on July…read more4th. The one constant among all the visits is the food was just...ok? It's serviceable as far as ball park food goes, but I haven't run into anything yet I'd want to get again. Even the pretzels which should be hard to mess up have a weird sweetness to them. The park itself is nice though, as anywhere you sit will have a good seat. Even if you go for just lawn seats, there are a couple lawn areas on either side you can sit at, a new beer garden that goes all the way down to the baseline, a covered area with picnic tables, and a large kids area with some inflatables and a misting area when it gets hot. Really appreciate the variety of seating options. Parking is ample and free, but getting out can be a pain for busier days. For that July 4th show the fireworks were great, but it took us an hour to get out since everyone was leaving at the same time and it was a packed game. Overall we'll still look to come back here for more games in the future, but may look to sneak in some food in our kid's wagon coming in.

July 2024 Review This was my first time attending a…read moreSchaumburg Boomers game and was thoroughly impressed with the organization, cleanliness, and offerings to guests. We came out for the Fourth of July game which had a special promotion for patriotic hats and a "fireworks supershow" after the game finished. We won four tickets off of a local st baldricks night but they normally range from $12 for lawn, $16 for seats, and $65 for all you can eat and drink tickets. We got tickets the week of and sat third row along the first baseline. The park was crowded but not unreasonable. The food and drink offers were great! Most concessions had domestic beer, cutwaters, soft drinks, and ballpark food. The center concession stand also had walking tacos and mexican food. There were specialty carts with items like popcorn, local craft beers, etc. Lastly, they had specialty vendor stands for Ben's soft pretzels, the Creamery for ice cream, and a cupcake stand. The outfield had a kid's zone with blow up obstacles, they had a live singer for the national anthem/seventh inning stretch, midgame race, and after the game kids could run the bases/get autographs. We loved the fireworks show that was included. Parking was free and easy to get in and out and I never waiting in line for the woman's bathroom! We will certainly be back for a game and highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, local event.

We saw a ten act horror show. It was fantastic. The actors were really good and engaging in their…read moreroles. The studio was small but cozy. We sat in the front row, so we literally a few feet from the actors. About 20 people in attendance. The cost was pay what you want, so I gave $30 each for my wife and I. Afterward, you could give more for the actors, so I threw in an extra $20. The theater is a little tucked back from the street. It's small, and you have to go up a flight of stairs to enter the studio. All the people who worked there were nice and helpful. You could buy alcohol at a reasonable price, but I passed, as I didn't want to have to use the restroom in the middle of the performance. I plan on looking up more shows as they come out. I like the small setting and with only 7 actors performing, you could really sense their skills for each story. They also have art you can bid on in the studio, although we didn't place a bid. I'm not an artsy person but I like plays, and the theme was right up my alley. To the actors that performed that night; bravo!!!!

If you want to go to the coolest little art place in Elgin come here! I have seen bands here, seen…read moreart here - and I m pretty sure that they have art classes. I love this place and every time I stop in (a lot) they have new events and new art on the walls. Love this place!!