Midwest Brewer's Fest in Plainfield is at the Plainfield Riverfront Park with a ton of craft beers…read morein 2 oz servings. Parking is a good distance walk on a rocky, uneven path from the fest and costs $10! Good thing we had our emergency valet money in the car because we weren't prepared for that cost as the website listed free parking. My friend wasn't all that happy with paying for parking but I reminded him that the money all goes to a good cause. :D Plus!!! We got our tickets for free (Thanks, Candice!!!) - and they're normally $40 when you prepay. It was hot as balls on the day of the fest. Being hot as balls, it would have been nice to have more tents & seating set up for people to relax. Also, they had water kegs on the lawn, but were empty when I tried to get some water. Other than the parking, water and bathroom situation, I thought the event was well put together and ran quite smoothly. Because there were so many breweries, lines were relatively short. My favorite beer was the Watermelon from Horny Goat. I've passed Horny Goat in Milwaukee many times so was pleased I got to try one of their brews. They were out of their other two offerings by 3pm (two hours in) which suited me fine as I wanted the Watermelon...but others were leaving the line a bit crabby. Because of the extreme heat, we didn't stay the full fest and I couldn't drink as much beer as I would have liked. I had 17 tickets left at the end of the fest (started out with 25) and felt a bit sad I couldn't use them. On the long walk back to the car, my flip flop broke! Eek! So I had to gimp back to the car, dying to go pee because I refused to go in the porta potties onsite. All in all, it was a decent festival but could tweak some areas to make it amazing festival. I'll probably skip the fest next year unless the weather is nice and cool and the breweries promise to offer some more unique choices.

The Midwest Brewer's Fest seemed very well planned. For a $40 General Admission ticket ($50 at the…read moregate) attendees received a beautifuly printed, perfect bound brochure containing detailed Fest info which included a foldout pocket map of the festival grounds/beer tents and a description of each participating brewery with room for taking notes; a plastic beer 'glass', and 25 tickets for 2 oz. beer pours. If you're doing the math, that's just over 3 pints of beer. Of course it's difficult to do just a 2 oz. pour from a tap, so I estimate if you used all your tickets you probably had 4 pints of beer. I'm a lightweight and so is my husband, so we were more interested in tasting a variety of brews than in quantity of beer received, so the small pours were great for us. We got to taste a lot of beers, though we didn't get to them all. Our palate and backs tired out well before we began to feel the beer. There were four beer tents (A-D) with 14 brewers each. That's 56 brewers! Each brewery brought at least two beers. There were kegs of cold, filtered water all along both sides of each tent so attendees could wash their beer glasses, cleanse their palates, and stay hydrated. There was also a VIP tent, but not having VIP tickets I can't tell you what went on there. The lines for beer were generally short. Even the long lines were not a long wait. It was smart of the organizers not to oversell tickets. There was a designated smoking area occupied mostly by cigar smokers. It was not a smokers ghetto, but rather set up under a tree with some cushy outdoor couches and chairs. Cigars were sold on site. Now I have been known to appreciate a cigar with a stout or porter, but I do wish the designated smoking area had been at one end of the grounds or the other. Having it alongside the beer tents meant I often had cigar smoke with my ale whether I wanted it or not. There were also individuals who felt the designated smoking area did not apply to them and who hit me in the face with a blast of smoke while I was waiting in line for a beer. Not appreciated. Food was exceptional for a fest of this kind. Way better than hot dogs spinning on a roller. Heaven on Seven was there, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Windy City Paella, Aurelio's Pizza. I had paella and it was delicious. There was plenty of shade and seating in the food tent too. I heard some folks paid $10 dollars for parking. We parked free near the Village Hall and walked no further than everyone else. My biggest disappointment had nothing to do with the Fest itself, but with the brewers' offerings. There was an overabundance of pale ales, IPAs, and wheat beers. There were quite a few pumpkin ales too. My husband and I had really hoped some of the brewers would bring out their less pedestrian brews. There was not one sour to be had. There were a few Belgian abbey styles. At least one porter and one stout. We thought surely with so many brewers and beers that we would be able to extend our experience of what we know as beer, but there was not the variety of styles that we had expected. We were pleased to find mead and several brewers of ciders and perrys. The purpose of the fest (beyond celebrating craft beer) was to raise funds to restore the Plainfield Riverfront (the venue for the Fest) and support Pints for Prostates. I confess I won the tickets as a (very new) Yelp Elite. Had we spent $80 to find less variety than we expected, we might have been very disappointed because $80 buys dinner and a couple choice selections of beer at a good beer bar. I would still be impressed by the organization and experience of the Fest itself. Perhaps the organizers can persuade the brewers to take more chances with their offerings next year.

My boyfriend and I went for a fun date night to kick off the holiday season and we had so much fun!…read moreThe lights were beautiful and the VIP tent provided a much welcomed reprieve from the cold! The adult beverages inside the tent weren't included but I promise they were STRONG! defintely not an all day affair but a great way to spend a few hours getting into the Christmas spirit!

Great experience. Light show and stage show are awesome. Love that there is a place inside to…read morewarm up. And so many great pictures.

Great time at hells gate. The production is 10/10., actors were incredible. Best actor was puppet…read moreguy at the end!!!! Loved him

Prepare to stand a very very long time. They aren't slow. It just attracts a lot of people.read more

We recently attended the New Lenox Summer Concert Series and had an absolutely fantastic time. We…read morewent to see Brothers Osborne, who put on a great show as always, but what really impressed us was the overall event experience. The venue was easy to get to, the atmosphere was outstanding, and there were plenty of food trucks and drink options available. Even better, the drink prices were very reasonable, which is becoming harder and harder to find at large events. The crowd was friendly, and it was just a great way to spend a summer evening outdoors enjoying live music. A lot of thought clearly goes into planning this concert series. Whoever is responsible for organizing these events deserves a lot of credit. Everything felt well-run, welcoming, and focused on creating a great experience for attendees. The only challenge was parking. We happened to park in an area where vehicles couldn't leave until after the band boarded their bus, which made for a longer wait at the end of the night. Even so, that was a minor inconvenience compared to how much we enjoyed the event. We'll definitely be back for future concerts. If you're looking for a fun summer night with great music, food, drinks, and a fantastic community atmosphere, this concert series is hard to beat.

I attended the New Lenox Summer Concert Series this past summer which featured Ringo Starr and his…read moreAll-Star Band. The tickets were $90. For this price, at the very least, I would expect to be able to see the stage. In my estimation, the majority of people attending this concert could not see the stage from their position, or their view was obstructed. Having come to learn that the concert was extremely oversold and clearly could not adequately accommodate the massive crowd that ensued, I was beyond disgruntled. The sound was awful and the poor excuse of a video screen, again, could not be viewed by many at the concert. In the past, even when I had the cheap seats for a concert, I was always able to see the stage, albeit from a distance. But to oversell this concert without the slightest concern about whether those attending and paying a traditional concert venue price for the tickets were able to see the stage and the performers, was unconscionable. And if that weren't enough, it was a near 90-degree day and concert attendees were not allowed to bring in food, nor bottled water. The lines for beverages and food were very long with no shade provided. The only people who could adequately see the stage were those sitting on the hill directly facing the stage. These people had to get there hours ahead of time to snag those spots, however the hill is fully exposed to the hot afternoon sun, with no shade whatsoever. Many people attending this concert were over 50. Sitting in the blazing hot sun all afternoon to obtain these seats was not an option. Needless to say, that is the last concert I will be attending from this venue.

Good Family fun but needs more rides. Main Stage and beer garden is for adults only this year. Wild…read morewest bbq yum, funnel cake, cheese fries. Lots of vendors. Try out some of the local owned shops, they're great! Nice small local event. Bands are cool.

Wow! I had never been to Plainfield Lanes before, but came for my nephew's birthday party this…read moreweekend. I was very pleasantly surprised! Most bowling alleys (if not part of a chain, ie Brunswick), have a dreary vibe to them - dark, dank and unkempt - but not here. We arrived at 1pm for the birthday party, and all of the lanes were already busy. You can tell that this business books a lot of parties - and I can see why! The price per person for parties is fantastic! They have multiple tiers of both children and adult parties, as well as corporate and fundraising events. We had chicken fingers and pizza, and both were better than you'd expect at a bowling alley. The party even had a coordinator; he kept the time very on track, and was very accommodating. I'd definitely recommend Plainfield Lanes as a local outing or party spot!

This was my first time at Twisted Pin, and I was very impressed. The prices are pretty high but as…read morea non-bowler, I am not sure how they rank compared to other places. On the other hand, this place is also a little more high end compared to your old fashion bowling/dive bar places. The location was very easy to find. We used Google Navigation and it lead us directly to the place. If you miss the entrance, it might be a little annoying to backtrack but no big issues. Parking was no issues and it is very big compared to the size of the building. We showed up on a busy Wednesday where it is penny pins so you only pay a penny per pin you knock down. Essentially...the worst you are, the cheaper your game will be. Inside the building is very nice and clean. There are two entrances..one is a "restaurant" and the other is the decent sized arcade and bowling. There is a self serving beer tap. And they do serve food. They do a little star less due to the prices of the food as well. It is better than your traditional bar/bowling food but it is a little more expensive. Also, I do enjoy the service of the self serving beer tap. They had a lot of selections of beer, 1-2 seltzers, 1 cider and ~5 wine selection. Also, they do have a "limit" of ~32 oz where the bartender can allow you or less depending on how you act. I do appreciate that so while you can drink feely, no one is getting drunk. I think we were paying ~.60 cents an oz and it does tell you how much your drink will cost as you are pouring. Also, they do have a small water station will is greatly appreciated. The arcade is decently sized. They do have a lot of selections of games but it is not a place where I would go just for the arcade. The size is good for after bowling or while you are waiting for your lane. Overall, I am very impressed with this location. Food, self serving beer tap, and arcades... I am fan of Twisted Pins and I would be back in the future.

Cool little bar, and music venue, Drink menu includes…read morecocktails, beer, with import, domestic and craft beers plus wine. Food menu is a light menu of sharable appetizer type items, also on the menu is a cheese, crackers and cures meats to complement your drinks. Cozy atmosphere music themed decor Staff was very friendly and helped make by visit enjoyable, not really large enough to accommodate a large group but a couple of side rooms great for a smaller group, limited on street parking but there are public lots close by, one is behind the building on Hamilton Street, the other is behind the building across the street and over the rail road tracks this lot best accessed from state and 19rh street . There are live music on weekends and open mic nights and jams other nights. This is a great date night spot

First time coming here since I learned about the entertainment featured here. Great selection of…read morefood, wine and booze. There's something new every day with something new feature. The environment is small and cozy like your hanging out in the living room of a mansion and it feels like your home... The only con I have is that the prices here are pretty high but the service and friendlieness of the staff is exceptional

The political stuff on the wall (Trump "fake money" and "Let's Go Brandon") was a big turnoff. It…read moremade the atmosphere feel uncomfortable and unnecessary. Our group of 8 ended up leaving early. In the end, glad we didn't spend more money there.

Basic old school bar in Lockport good for some cheap drinks. It's questionable for anything else…read more Uncle Richie's Place is kind of like going back in time. Of course that's not always a good thing however. They seem to be best known for Bloody Marys because it's mentioned in almost all the other reviews. A good reason for coming is because it's a cheap ass bar. It's about $5 for a basic cocktail. There's also of course the Bloody Marys. Be aware these are made from a mix, so it's not like these are any special kind of recipe or anything. These taste like it's a mix. Also there's free popcorn, which is the only food. There's entertainment including a pool table but not a lot. Good cheap cocktails. It's the best that can be said about it. There's not really any food but maybe they have popcorn or you can bring in something.