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OKTOBERFEST LIVE IN THE RAVINIA DISTRICT AT JENS JENSEN PARK!
Sep
20
10:00 AM10:00
Live Event

OKTOBERFEST LIVE IN THE RAVINIA DISTRICT AT JENS JENSEN PARK!

Oktoberfest, as in the past, is designed to celebrate local culture, support small businesses, and create a space where residents of all ages can come together for a fall community enrichment experience. This year in Highland Park, Oktoberfest will be held in the Ravinia District on Saturday September 20th 2025. Live music will be held in Jens Jensen Park ( 486 Roger Williams Ave) from 10:00am - 10:00pm. Oktoberfest themed activities will include a Stein Holding Contest, Hamerslagen, kids activities & games, local food & beverage vendors, sausage races & more! This event is being co-sponsored by The City Of Highland Park along with area businesses. This event is being managed by Life Rhythms & co-produced by Steep Ravine Brewing Company. 

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TASTE OF THE RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET LIVE AT RAVINIA FESTIVAL!
Aug
20
7:00 AM07:00
Live Event

TASTE OF THE RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET LIVE AT RAVINIA FESTIVAL!

  • RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET IN JENS JENSEN PARK & RAVINIA FESTIVAL AT THE CAROUSEL STAGE! (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the 3rd annual Taste of Ravinia Farmers market begining in Jens Jensen Park from 7:00am - 1:00pm followed by a special evening event on the beautiful Ravinia Festival grounds. Enjoy curated farm-fresh produce, artisanal foods, and beverages, followed by an incredible night of bluegrass under the stars.

Music Schedule for the day

JENS JENSEN PARK

9:00AM - 10:00AM Jazzman Jeff  ( Classic Folk) 

10:30AM - 11:30AM: Pierce Crask ( Delta Blues) 

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Gandy Gumbo 

RAVINIA FESTIVAL’S CAROUSEL STAGE

4:00PM: Lucky Pickers
5:10PM: Noah’s Jam Jam Bourrée
6:20:PM: Almond & Olive
7:30PM: Henhouse Prowlers

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RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET RETURNS FOR IT'S 47TH SEASON
Jun
4
to Oct 29
Live Music, Live Event

RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET RETURNS FOR IT'S 47TH SEASON

  • RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

2025 MUSIC LINEUP THANKS TO THE HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION!

6/4

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Angry Ankles 

6/11

9:00am - 9:20am Pierce Crask 

9:30am - 9:50am Portia Jewels 

10:00am - 11:00am Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Van Gordon Martin 

6/18

9:00am - 11:00am: Jazzman Jeff 

11:30am - 1:00pm: LJ Slavin 

6/25

9:00am - 11:00am: Jazzman Jeff 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Despina Pafralides 

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7/2

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:00am - 1:00pm: Rick Shandling’s Jazz Coalition

7/9

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Steve & David Kessler 

7/16 

9:00am - 11:00am: Mark Dvorak 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Diamondback 

7/23

9:00am - 11:00am: Jazzman Jeff 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Marbin Duo

7/30

9:00am - 11am: Jazzman Jeff 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Noah’s Jam Jam Bourrée

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8/6: 

9:00am - 10:30am: Pierce Crask 

11:00am - 1:00pm: GJB

8/13

9:00am - 11:00am Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Janelle Finton Duo

8/20 TASTE OF RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET +

9:00AM - 10:00AM Jazzman Jeff 

10:30AM - 11:30AM: Pierce Crask

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Gandy Gumbo 

On The Ravinia Festival Grounds

4:00pm Lucky Pickers
5:10pm: Noah’s Jam Jam Bourrée
6:10pm: Almond & Olive
7:30pm: Henhouse Prowlers

8/27

9:00am - 11:00am:  Mark Dvorak

11:30am - 1:00pm: Wincanton 

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9/3

9:00am - 11:00am: Jazzman Jeff 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Brandon Reisdorf 

9/10

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Desert Birds Duo 

9/17

9:00am - 11:00am:  Mark Dvorak

11:30am - 1:00pm: Jared Rabin 

9/24

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Second Hand Tunes 

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10/1

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Noah’s Ark Trio

10/8

9:00am - 11:00am: Pierce Crask 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Al Rose & Steve Doyle 

10/15

9:00am - 11:00am: Jazzman Jeff 

11:30am - 1:00pm: Ryan & the Heretics 

10/22

9:00am - 11:00am Gerry Field & Noah Plotkin 

11:30am - 1:00pm: John Eadie 

10/29

9:00am - 10:30am Jazzman Jeff 

11:00am - 12:00pm Pierce Crask 

12:15pm - 1:00pm: Noah Plotkin & Gerry Field 

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THE ILLEGAL SMILES LIVE AT FITZGERALDS CELEBRATING THE LIFE & MUSIC OF JOHN PRINE!!
Oct
9
8:00 PM20:00
Live Music, Live Event

THE ILLEGAL SMILES LIVE AT FITZGERALDS CELEBRATING THE LIFE & MUSIC OF JOHN PRINE!!

Join The Illegal Smiles ( John Prine Tribute Band) & I live at Fitzgeralds in Berwyn, IL as we tribute the legendary John Prine!

Featuring:

Aaron Kelly: Guitar, Vocals
Brandon Reisdorf: Fiddle, Banjo & Vocals
Mathew Pittman: Guitar
Paul Recht: Bass
Rich Koc: Pedal Steel
Noah Plotkin: Drums

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THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET 2023!
Jun
7
to Oct 25
Live Music, Live Event

THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET 2023!

  • RAVINIA FARMERS MARKET AT JENS JENSEN PARK (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 45th Anniversary Ravinia Farmers Market starts on Wednesday June 7th and will go until October 25th 2023! Each Wednesday the market begins at 7:00am and will conclude at 1:00pm! 30+ organic vendors! Live music has been sponsored by The Highland Park Community Foundation every Wednesday from 11:00am - 1:00pm and is managed and programed by Life Rhythms Inc founder Noah Plotkin!

2023 Music Lineup:

June

JUNE 7TH PIERCE CRASK ( Americana / Blues ) 

JUNE 14TH BOWMANVILLE TRIO ( Gypsy Jazz ) 

JUNE 21ST Jam Jam Bourrée ( Folk Kids Program) 

JUNE 28TH DIAMONDBACK DUO  ( Honky Tonk ) 

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July

JULY 5TH DAVID HAYES ( Folk Classics) 

JULY 12TH IMPERIAL BOXMEN ( Jungle Jazz ) 

JULY 19TH SUSAN COALE ( Country ) 

JULY 26TH MICHAEL MAHANY ( Broadway Show Tunes ) 

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August

AUGUST 2ND WAVY'S 80’S ( 80's Classics ) 

AUGUST 9TH 45TH ANNIVERSARY MARKET PARTY ( Learn More )

AUGUST 16TH MASON JILLER ( Jazz ) 

AUGUST 23RD CURT SIPE DUO ( Jazz ) 

AUGUST 30TH GANDY GUMBO ( New Orleans Blues ) 

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September

SEPTEMBER 6TH GERRY FIELD & FRIENDS ( World Folk ) 

SEPTEMBER 13TH AL ROSE & STEVE DOYLE ( Folk ) 

SEPTEMBER 20TH JIM GREEN ( Folk Pop ) 

SEPTEMBER 27TH LJ SLAVIN ( World Folk ) 

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October

OCTOBER IAN LEITH ( Classic Folk ) 

OCTOBER 11TH  DESERT BIRDS TRIO ( Gypsy Jazz ) 

OCTOBER 18TH MEADOW RIDGE RAMBLERS ( Folk Roots ) 

OCTOBER 25TH JARED RABIN ( Americana / Bluegrass ) 

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THE PLOTKIN & RABIN DUO OPENS FOR DAVE SPECTER & BROTHER JOHN KATTKE LIVE AT THE LAST FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS OF 2022!
Sep
8
5:00 PM17:00
Live Event, Live Music

THE PLOTKIN & RABIN DUO OPENS FOR DAVE SPECTER & BROTHER JOHN KATTKE LIVE AT THE LAST FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS OF 2022!

Noah Plotkin & Jared Rabin will kick off the evening with some groovy duo tunes followed by DAVE SPECTER & BROTHER JOHN KATTKE to close out the 2022 Ravinia District’s Food Truck Thursdays with some Sweet Home Chicago Style Blues!

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