Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A report detailing all income and expenditures from the 2012 event has been released.
When all was said and done, the village paid $27,502 for Buffalo Grove Days this year. The figure was what remained when the expenses and revenues from the five-day event were tallied. They include costs associated with the carnival, entertainment, parade and fireworks. A report presented this month to the Village Board shows that spent $142,545 on the carnival, $50,670 for musicians and other carnival entertainment, $40,879 for equipment rental, $20,000 for fireworks, $8,810 on parade entertainment and $16,440 on other items, ranging from ice to advertising. (See the attached PDF for the complete report.) Income included $222,319 from the carnival, $16,005 from parade fees and donations from businesses and individuals, $6,618 in vendor …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Another festival has come to an end. What did you like most about this year's event? Take a moment to share your experience and give a shout out to those who made the festival possible.
Five days of Buffalo Grove Days festivities came to an end Monday. Since then, the village’s festival has remained on community members’ minds, as evidenced by the photos they’ve shared on this site, continued interest in event coverage and shouts out on social media to the volunteers who made the whole thing possible. Some have told me that it’s the carnival they enjoy the most, while others say it’s the musical entertainment, which this year included performances by Casey Abrams, Jamie Lono and Little River Band, along with shows by more local musicians. Many have shared with me that their favorite part of the event is the private party for people with disabilities, who have the chance to attend the carnival on Labor Day before it opens …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Did your duck take the lead? Find out which rubber quackers swam the fastest in Monday's race.
The Buffalo Grove Rotary Club has announced the winners of its second annual duck race, held Monday in conjunction with Buffalo Grove Days. More than 2,000 ducks were purchased this year, but only three earned their buyers cash prizes. Winners were Mary Cain, who received $1,500 for first place; Bob Macht, whose second-place duck won him $500; and David Stolman, whose duck came in third, bringing him $250. Fifty additional winners will receive $5 gift cards to Culver's. To find out if your duck won and how to claim your prize, visit the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club's website. Other Rotary events over the weekend included the Bingo game, pancake breakfast and the club's unit in the parade. About Rotary Rotary is the world’s first and largest …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The 2012 parade lasted about 90 minutes. Patch brings you the condensed version in less than nine minutes.
High school marching bands, youth athletes, Cub Scouts, baton twirlers and local businesses were among more than 100 units in Sunday's Buffalo Grove Days parade, which also featured appearances from a number of elected officials and candidates running in the November race. The parade also included a demonstration by the Buffalo Grove Police Department's K9 team, which staged a crisis and showed how police dog Saxon protects his handler. Candy was tossed by some paraders, while music was played from other floats. Buffalo Grove Chamber of Commerce members pushed shopping carts, in which they collected food donations, while Shriners provided entertainment with assorted car and clown units. What was your favorite part of the parade? Tell us …
Monday, September 3, 2012
A look at some highlights from the 2012 festival. Buffalo Grove Days ends Sept. 3.
Find more photos from Buffalo Grove Days or share your own here. For comprehensive festival coverage on Patch, visit Buffalo Grove Days 2012.
Here's what's scheduled for the final day of Buffalo Grove Days 2012
Buffalo Grove Days concludes today. Here is today's schedule of events: Monday, Sept. 3 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Food & Fun for Persons with Disabilities Event takes place in Carnival Area and Food Tent Pre-registration required for this event; attendance is limited to the person with a disability and no more than four immediate family members or caregiver living in the same household; additional people are $10 per person – call 847-808-5555, ext. 4 Carnival rides courtesy of North American Midway Entertainment. Appearances by Skates, Staley the Chicago Bear, Benny the Bull, and Tommy Hawk are scheduled. 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Personalities 2:30 – 3:00 pm Magic by Randy 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair Front of …
Rotarians were hard at work Sept. 2, serving pancakes and sausage to Buffalo Grove Stampede participants and other guests.
The Buffalo Grove Rotary Club cooked and served pancakes Sunday morning following the Buffalo Grove Stampede.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Check out these images from Buffalo Grove Days and upload your own!
Check out these images from Buffalo Grove Days and upload your own!
Here's what's on today's schedule.
Buffalo Grove Days continues today and runs through Sept. 3. Click here for the complete entertainment schedule. Find comprehensive Buffalo Grove Days coverage, including stories, blogs and photos, on our Buffalo Grove 2012 page. Here is today's schedule of events: Sunday, Sept. 2 8 a.m. Buffalo Grove Stampede – 5k/10k Race Mike Rylko Community Park 8 – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast - Sponsored by Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove In the Food Tent 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair Front of Village Hall 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Business Fair – presented by Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Northeast Corner of Raupp Blvd. and Lake Cook Road Noon - 11 p.m. Food Tent open Noon – Midnight Beer Garden open Noon – 11…
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Here's what's on today's schedule.
Today is the first full day of Buffalo Grove Days! The festival runs through Sept. 3. Click here for the complete entertainment schedule. Find comprehensive Buffalo Grove Days coverage, including stories, blogs and photos, on our Buffalo Grove 2012 page. Here is today's schedule of events: Saturday, Sept. 1 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Blood Drive Alcott Center 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Disc Golf Tournament – presented by Buffalo Grove Park District Willow Stream Park & Twin Creeks Park 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair Front of Village Hall 11 a.m. Dog Show - presented by Buffalo Grove Park District Willow Stream Park North 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Business Fair – presented by Buffalo Grove…
Abigail
9:03 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Quite a great festival at a small cost to the village. Many thanks to the BG Days Committee!! more ›