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The Northbrook Historical Society’s fall festival, Shermerfest, was first celebrated in 1979.
This fun-filled family event is typically held on the third Sunday of September on the Village Green in downtown Northbrook. Refreshments like popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream will be available for sale. Also, visitors may purchase colorful Chrysanthemums, and take a guided tour of the Northbrook History Museum located nearby.
Shermerfest is free and open to the public. It is the second-oldest outdoor event in Northbrook and a community tradition! A classic car show & car parade, a themed raffle, and live music in the Village Green gazebo highlight the festival which has become the Northbrook Historical Society’s largest fundraising event.
Classic vehicles are welcome in both the car show and the car parade for a small monetary donation per vehicle. To participate in the CARavan parade and Classic Car Show, drivers must fill out a registration form and sign a waiver online which is made available in the weeks leading up to the event. Awards will be given to the favorite vehicles in the park!
For the past several Shermerfests, a unique themed raffle has been held called Cowpie Moolette! A special thank you to the Wagner Farm in Glenview for providing the key participant in this unusual event. A large grid will be painted onto the Village Green grass and if your square receives the Cowpie, you win!
Tickets for this raffle are available online (for a limited time) and in-person from Historical Society board members you may see around town. Raffle tickets may also be purchased directly at the Northbrook History Museum (Sundays 2 – 4pm) and at the Heritage Center Archives (Thursdays 10am – 2pm) in-person.
All are welcome at Shermerfest!
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