The Beer Garden at Independence Grove, highlighting craft brews and scenic views, is expanding its hours in September and October. The venue, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, will now be open with special hours from 4–9 pm on Thursday evenings through October 28. 

Nightly entertainment varies every Thursday, weather permitting. Fire pits and free firewood, first come, first served, are available for use along the lakefront. S'mores kits are also on hand for purchase.

In addition, the beer garden is open 1–9 pm Friday, and 12–9 pm on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The venue features an array of local craft beers on tap from a dozen Lake County breweries. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages and packaged snacks are also available. Beer flights and tastings will be included in the lineup this fall. 

"The beer garden has been very popular since it opened early this summer," said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. "The venue provides a fantastic opportunity for family fun before the weather turns cooler." 

Thursday Entertainment

• National Slide Guitar Champion Kraig Kenning performs on September 9, 16, 30 and October 7. 
• Singer, songwriter Todd Donnelly plays steel pans and percussion on September 23 and October 14, 28.
• Vocalist, guitarist Liz Berg performs solo pop rock on October 21.   

Independence Grove Entrance Fee and Beer Garden Details

• Entrance is free for Lake County residents. Nonresidents are charged $12 on weekends and holidays. After Labor Day, entrance fees are collected on weekends only. For your safety, and as a courtesy to forest preserve neighbors, please park in designated lots only. Cars will be turned away when parking lots are full.  
• For weather updates or to learn if entertainment has been canceled, call 847-968-3499 or view status map here.
• Pack a picnic and bring your own blanket and lawn chairs.
• Group rates and reservations are available at the beer garden. Email IndependenceGrove@LCFPD.org for details and pricing.

Pets Not Permitted
With the exception of service animals, dogs, horses and other pets are not permitted at Independence Grove.

Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in learning about future sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves at 847-968-3110.

Directions
The entrance to Independence Grove is located on Buckley Road (Route 137) just east of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) and west of River Road in Libertyville. 
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Photo courtesy of Liz Rose Fisher
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove is expanding its hours in September and October.


Courtesy of Lake County Forest Preserves
Fire pits are available, first come, first served, for use along the lakefront at Independence Grove.