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.

great place to watch a game. eat some food. my kids love it And I do as well games are run very…read moreprofessionally

I came here not for a Boomers game, but a Chicago Snowballs! This is Chicago's answer to the…read moreSavannah Bananas. The game was so much fun and entertaining! Part baseball, part dance, part gymnastics. I went to the Wintrust stadium website to check if there was anything to know before the game. For boomers games, there is no charge for parking. However, we didn't know until we pulled up for our game it cost $20. They only inspect larger bags. Players wander the stadium to interact with fans. Merch and concessions are reasonable prices. They have a large selection of craft beer. Bathrooms were spacious, but I felt the women's bathroom smelled. The crowd was very pleasant and respectful.