August 18, 2022
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5 Things to do in Grundy County:Open Mic Night, beer Festival, shopping and more.

By Maribeth M. Wilson

Aren Hansen began the festival in 2016, after he attended one in Naperville and saw many familiar faces. He knew that nothing like this existed in Morris or Grundy County, so using his contacts from his bar Honest Abe’s Tap and Grill, he called around and created a list of vendors for the beer fest. Hansen said, to add another layer of entertainment to the festival, he hired a band to play on a stage which sat in the middle of the horseshoe of breweries. Picnic tables were sat by the stage so people could sip their beer selections, listen to the band, be amazed by a magician, or eat tasty beer brats from Grundy Resource Organization (GRO) and juicy pork from Dad’s Grill. (ALLISON SELK)

5 Things To Do near me

5 Things To Do

1. Open Mic Night hosted by EXibit: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the EXibit, 315 Bedford Rd. in Morris.

The event is free. Bring your own snacks and drinks.

For more information, call 815-258-5191.

2. Sidewalk Sales hosted by Morris Retail Association: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, downtown Morris.

Come enjoy the largest sale of the year. This annual town-wide sale is a favorite among locals. Last minute deals on clothes, home goods, cookware, accessories and more.

3. Morris Beer Festival: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in Goold Park , 308 Northern Ave., Morris.

Wristbands are $35 online and $40 at the gate non-alcoholic are $5. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Enjoy beer from more than 40 breweries, music and more.

To learn more, visit morrisbeerfest.com.

Women shop for discounted jewelry July 12 during the Hinsdale Merchant's Sidewalk Sale. Matthew Piechalak – mpiechalak@shawmedia.com (Matthew Piechalak)

4. (Almost Famous) Cake Walk: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at True North, 539 Bedford Rd. in Morris.

The event is free.

Play while you shop. When you hear the emcee yell “cake walk”, stand on a celebrity face. If your celebrity is announced, you win. Multiple prizes available for the winners.

5. S’mores in the Garden: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Morris Public Library, 604 Liberty St. in Morris.

Enjoy s’mores with friends. This event is free. Drop by the front desk to register or call 815-942-6880. To learn more, visit morrislibrary.com.

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