Highwood, IL

The Great Pumpkin Fest is Back in Highwood Illinois. It's that time of year - leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and many homes are being decorated for Halloween. The festivities begin today October 19 through Saturday October October 22, 2011. The residents of Highwood are are excited to break a record on October 22,2011 as they attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Record for the most Jack-O-Lanterns lit in one location. In addition, the city Of Highwood and Keene, New Hampshire have decided to compete against one another - Go Highwood!!!

The goal which Highwood IL has set is to have 32,000 jack-o-laterns lit up on October 22, 2011 and to break the current world's record which was set in Boston MA in 2006 where 30,128 pumpkins were lit. Last year Highwood IL hosted a successful Jack-O-Lantern wall- drawing record crowds. A total of 26,287 jack-o-lanterns were lit and the event was great fun for all. This year the city of Highwood IL has added many family fun events to kick off the challenge and hopes to break the current Guinness World Record along with beating the town of Keene, New Hampshire. Highwood will be hosting a four day Great Pumpkin Fest beginning on Wednesday October 19, 2011thru Saturday October 22, 2011.

The line-up for the Great Pumpkin Fest is quite awesome this year. Including many fun activities for all age groups. For more information and various events check out http://www.highwoodpumpkinfest.com.

Highwood is an adjoining town to Highland Park it featuring many wonderful restaurants and during the summer months it hosts an amazing evening farmer's market. Families who live in Highwood attend Highland Park Schools - District 112 and District 113.

Don't miss the fun - Highwood IL is calling all pumpkin carvers from near or far to participate in this fun and record breaking event. Just think you could be a part of a history!

The above article, Great Pumpkin Fest is Back in Highwood Illinois, was written by Noah Levy - A REALTOR assisting buyers and sellers with their real estate needs along Chicago's North Shore Suburbs.

There are Halloween fairs and festivals going on all over the North Shore right now, but probably the most eagerly anticipated is the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival, a four day event taking place from October 19-22.

There will be all the usual activities like hayrides, pony rides, live music, costume contests and pie eating contests, as well as the more unique Giant Pumpkin Land Regatta, where huge pumpkins are propelled by human power in a 150 yard race. But what makes this festival really special is that this little town with a population of less than 5000 people will try to break the Guinness World Record for the most carved and lit Jack o’ Lanterns. The current record is 30,128 pumpkins set by the city of Boston in 2006.

Last year Highwood made a run at the record and got very close, with 26,287 pumpkins. This year they are pulling out all the stops. So, don’t miss this event. It’s just another thing that makes Chicago’s North Shore so special.

When: October 19-22

Where: City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL

www.highwoodpumpkinfest.com

Originally posted at www.NorthShoreViews.com

This year at Highwood's Evening Gourmet Farmer's Market is going to be bigger and better than last year. Over 30 vendors are participating this year The festivities will expand into the street!!

There's no market like the Highwood Evening Gourmet Farmers Market.

Highwood is an adjoining town to Highland Park and is filled with wonderful restaurants. Families who live in Highwood attend Highland Park Schools - District 112 and District 113.

The above article Highwood's Evening Gourmet Farmer's Market was written by Noah Levy - a REALTOR in Highland Park and surrounding North Shore Suburbs.