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Dutch Festival

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008

Time: 8:00am - 4:00 pm

Location: Elim's Palos Heights Campus

Your family will love exploring traditional Dutch food, unique collectibles and gift items, gourmet food items, and entertainment at this year’s Elim Dutch Festival. Held on the grounds of Elim Christian Services, the annual Dutch Festival promises fun for all ages. The festivities kick off at 7:30 am on September 27, 2008 with a delicious pannekoeke (pancake) breakfast. From 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, explore the authentic Dutch Village shops, sample the sumptuous Dutch pastries, or sit and enjoy the non-stop entertainment.

Dutch festival offers something for everyone. Children will enjoy the petting zoo, magic show, Kid’s carnival, and different entertainment throughout the day. A sharp eye may also catch a glimpse of Sinterklaas (Dutch Santa Claus). Adults will love the fresh flowers, Christmas collectibles, delft, crafts, unique Dutch groceries, baked goods, Farmer’s Market, and Wooden Shoe Carver. Everyone will enjoy Dutch treats such as oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts), poffertjes (little treats), rodekool (red cabbage), pea soup, pigs-in-a-blanket, banquet and hutspot. For more conventional appetites, pizza by the slice, bratwurst, hot dogs, baked potatoes, pie slices, brownie sundaes, caramel apple delights, Taco-in-a-bag, popcorn, coffee and soft drinks are all available at reasonable prices.

Free parking with shuttle bus service is provided. All proceeds benefit Elim Christian Services.