Where Northbrook Comes Together

For generations, the Village Green has been a place for Northbrook to come together. The Northbrook Park District purchased the Village Green in 1944, and today, the space continues to host community traditions and events beneath the only intact grove remaining in the Village.

One of those traditions is Shermerfest, which was first celebrated in 1979. Now Northbrook’s second-oldest outdoor community event, Shermerfest has brought neighbors together for nearly five decades with music, food, classic cars, and plenty of community spirit.

This year’s Shermerfest, taking place Sunday, September 27, will also be a special occasion as the Village recognizes September 27 as Judy Hughes Day. Judy spent 62 years as a Northbrook resident and served as president of the Northbrook Historical Society for 26 years, helping preserve and share the stories that connect us to our community’s past.

The Northbrook Historical Society is pleased to announce the inaugural Northbrook History Museum Judy Hughes Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, in memory of longtime Northbrook Historical Society President Judy Hughes, will provide $1,500 to support students pursuing trade/vocational education programs. Visit northbrookhistory.org/scholarship for more details.

As we gather once again at the Village Green, we’re celebrating not only a longtime Northbrook tradition, but also the people who have helped keep our history alive.