Planning a private or public event? Check out these wonderful Lake Forest & Lake Bluff area resources...

Look no further than our communities for delectable food options that can travel to you, creative event design, enjoyable entertainment and much more. Resources are listed below -- follow the links for more information about each business and their offerings and check back for updates!

FOOD & BEVERAGE

(Check the link to each business to find a full overview of offerings - mobile food service, catering, delivery, event space and more)

Authentico Mexican Restaurant & Bar
770 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

Belvedere Banquets
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Bluffington’s Cafe
113 E. Scranton Ave., LB | MORE

Courtyard Wines
590 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

Donati’s Pizza
205 S. Waukegan Rd., LB and 950 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

Everett Farms
840 S. Waukegan Rd., LF | MORE

Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering
255 E. Westminster, LF | MORE

Forest Greens Juice Bar
23 Waukegan Rd., LB | MORE

Francesca’s Intimo
293 E. Illinois Rd., LF | MORE

The Fresh Market
850 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

Gerhard’s Elegant European Desserts
720 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

Hungry Monkey Baking
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Inovasi
28 E. Center Ave., LB | MORE

Kuro Bistro
950 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

Lake Bluff Brewing Company
16 E. Scranton Ave., LB | MORE

Left Bank
659 N. Bank Lane, LF | MORE

Luke’s of Lake Bluff
203 N. Waukegan Rd., LB | MORE

MPowering Health
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The Otherdoor
28 E. Center Ave., LB | MORE

Rosati’s Pizza
630 N. Western Ave., LF | MORE

The Station
840 S. Waukegan Rd., LF | MORE

Sunset Foods
825 S. Waukegan Rd., LF | MORE

Suzy’s Swirl
205 S. Waukegan Rd., LB | MORE

Sweet’s
260 E. Deerpath, LF | MORE

Tacos El Norte
305 S. Waukegan Rd., LB | MORE

Tropical Smoothie Café
955 Rockland Rd., Unit B, LB | MORE

ENTERTAINMENT

(Contact the groups directly to inquire about small musical ensembles and entertainment options)

Chicago Comedy All Stars
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Lake Forest Civic Orchestra
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Rendezvous Arts
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Stanley Paul Orchestra
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EVENT RENTALS, SERVICES & VALET

Sidney’s Services Unlimited
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Trend Event Rentals
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FLORAL DESIGN

Designs by Jody, Inc.
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Flowers by Katie Ford
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Lake Forest Flowers
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M on the Square
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Twigs
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INVITATIONS & PRINTING

Fiore Press Letterpress
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Custom invitation and stationery design and printing

Posh Papetiere
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Custom invitation and stationery design

PostNet
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Printing needs

PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS

Blue Sky Video Productions
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C. Saville Photography
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Carlos Cardona Photography
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Cecily George Photography
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Kathleen Weinstein Photography
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Kerri Sherman Photography
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Michael Delott Photography
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Skyflair Videography
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VENUES

Deer Path Inn
255 E. Illinois Rd., LF | MORE

The Forester Hotel
200 N. Field Dr., LF | MORE

Gorton Community Center
400 E. Illinois Rd., LF | MORE

CITY & VILLAGE CONTACTS

(Want to host your event at a park, pavilion on the beach, Village Gazebo or other public space? Here is where you find info)

CITY OF LAKE FOREST

Special Events on Public Properties (food trucks & sites) MORE

Use of Park, Rec Center Space or Beach Site (through LF Parks & Rec) MORE

VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF

Use of Village Green, Public Sites & Permit Questions - Contact Glen Cole (847) 283-6889 gcole@lakebluff.org

Use of Park or Beach Site - LB Park District (847) 234-4150 info@lakebluffparkdistrict.org