Save the Date: Visit Lake County's Partner Holiday Celebration
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023; 4-7 p.m.
"The Barrel Room" at Harbor Brewing in Lake Villa
136 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa, IL
Invitations will be sent soon with full details, but plan to join us for food, drink, entertainment and holiday fun at Lake County's newest live music and event venue.
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Lake County Flavor Fest Participation
Due December 8
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This year we are combining our renowned Lake County Restaurant Week and Libation Trail initiatives into one taste-tempting, month-long event: February Flavor Festival.
From February 1-29, this is our chance to showcase all the individual operators who offer fun, unique dining and drinking destinations for visitors and residents. Supporting our hospitality partners in Lake County is our highest priority.
The monthlong foodie frenzy is a multi-platform campaign highlighting Lake County restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wineries with exclusive dining offers, food and drink pairings, chef demonstrations, inspiring libation concoctions, live entertainment and other fun promotions to attract new guests.
Lake County Flavor Festival also helps:
- Drive business through your doors and increase spending.
- Bring value pricing and new tasting opportunities to entice new patrons.
- Stimulate business for our partners - creating extraordinary experiences visitors will share.
- Create awareness for new venues and attract a wider audience for our favorite destinations.
- Receive data and analytics via the check-in platform.
To be included in all Lake County Flavor Fest print marketing, return this form and your special menu or offer details (click here to download) to us by Friday, December 8. Contact VLC Community Outreach & Programs Director John Maguire or Community Engagement Specialist Hazel Gayheart.
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Tourism Attraction Grant Programs
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DCEO has launched two tourism grant programs for FY ’24: the Tourism Attractions Grant and the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program. Eligible entities (municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and for-profit entities) may apply for grants to attract, develop and improve new and existing tourism-related projects, events and festivals to boost tourism.
For the Tourism Attraction program, qualified entities can apply for grants between $15,000 to $500,000, with a 1:1 match required. Applications will be accepted until December 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. To view the NOFO and apply for the grant, continue here.
Eligible entities can apply for Tourism Private Sector grants between $10,000 to $500,000, with a 1:1 match requirement. Applications will be accepted until December 4, 2023, at 5 p.m. To view the NOFO and apply for the grant, click here.
Interested parties are also encouraged to reach out to CEO.GrantHelp@illinois.gov for application assistance. Let us know if you apply so we can help support your application.
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Holiday Happenings Return to Six Flags Great America
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World of Illumination is hosting Arctic Adventure, a drive-through audio-visual experience in Six Flags Great America's parking lot this holiday season.
The Arctic Adventure is synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes that you can tune into on your car's radio, creating splendiferous family memories. The World of Illumination experience's host is Beti the Yeti, an amiable helper to the man in the big red suit's special delivery unit.
On select days, the Gurnee staple will open its doors to the public with the renowned Columbia Carousel dressed in its holiday best. Six Flags Great America complements the experience with its Carousel Lights and Markets.
This event runs solely on certain weekends; visitors can delight in holiday treats, photo ops, riding the aforementioned attraction and marvel at the Carousel Plaza and Orleans Place décor.
World of Illumination: Arctic Adventure runs November 17-December 31, while Carousel Lights and Market inside Six Flags Great America is open select days from November 25-December 23. Stay tuned for VLC's guide to this much-anticipated event.
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College of Lake County Internship and Career Expo
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The College of Lake County (CLC) in Grayslake is hosting its annual Internship and Career Expo on Thursday, December 7, at the University Center.
As we celebrate National Career Development Month, this is the perfect opportunity if you or someone you know is searching for a position or looking to hire.
This event is intended to unite Lake County businesses and organizations with local college students seeking experiential opportunities locally. The event is also open to the public and free of charge.
Participants can register for the event by continuing here. If you are looking for candidates, contact CLC Associate Dean of Academic Services Anani Moy at 847.665.4041. CLC is seeking employers to offer internships for the 2024 spring or summer. Reach out to Anani for the internship program as well.
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Last week, Lambs Farm and Swiss Mountain Coffee launched a new partnership as the Green Oaks/Libertyville area farm now serves their java.
The Zion barista shop in cooperation with Lambs Farm created a whole bean medium dark roast coffee blend not only to share their delectable coffee but to help Lambs Farm workers learn new skills of teamwork and weigh package, seal and label each bag of the brew.
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VLC Welcomes New Partners
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VLC is excited to announce two new partnerships with Ragdale Foundation and Timberjaxe Axe Lounge. We look forward to these partnerships and future initiatives.
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Ragdale Foundation: Open to the public for the first time in 125 years, the Ragdale Estate encourages groups to plan their next retreat at the Lake Forest facility. An historic estate built by famed Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, its structures represent the finest examples of the Arts and Crafts Movement, reflecting natural forms and personal craftsmanship and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Timberjaxe Axe Lounge: Hold your ax-citement and gather a group for an ax-perience. Take aim, toss hatchets and hit all of your targets at the Timberjaxe Axe Lounge. The Libertyville attraction is highlighted by 16 throwing lanes, two large televisions, dartboards and a unique experience.
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Keep VLC Updated on Your Upcoming Holiday Plans
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With the ensuing holiday and winter seasons come beloved events at your establishment. We want to get a head start at adding these happenings to our website for extended promotional purposes as we prepare for our Holiday Your Way in Lake County, Illinois campaign. Please send us your upcoming seasonal events for posting. Click here to view our events page.
Also, we are always looking for special coupons and promotional deals to add to our exclusive offers and travel packages. Continue here to view the special offers page. Please consider adding a special offer for your business!
Our events and special offers pages are two of our pages receiving the highest traffic providing awareness to prospective visitors.
Contact VLC Marketing Manager Jonathan Jones with events, video, pictures and stories.
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