Unwrap the Holidays with Grayslake Shopping

While the Merry Bells Keep Ringing, Happy Holidays to You in Grayslake

Black Lung Brewing Co.

Black Lung Brewing Co. proudly wears its blue-collar roots, from its garage-brew beginnings in Grayslake. Founded by brewmaster Josh Grubbs, the family-driven brewery keeps tradition front and center with rotating taps, community events and a menu built for gathering. One standout pour is Noon Porter, an English-style porter that opens with soft chocolate notes before finishing with a gentle roast. Light-bodied and easy drinking, it reflects Black Lung’s approach to brewing — approachable, well-crafted and grounded in the passion that started it all.
 
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Glunz Family Winery and Cellars 

Four generations of Glunz’s have operated a business in libations. The Glunz family landed in the states in 1879 and opened a wine, beer and spirit store on Wells and Division Streets in Chicago's Old Town in 1888. In 1992, the third-generation descendants began creating small-batch fortified wines, and the rest is history. The family has a women-owned winery and tasting room in Grayslake and wine country on 20 acres of land in Paso Robles, California, where they grow much of the drinkables. Suzzie Glunz is the proprietor at this Lake County Libation Trail establishment. Descendants from the Glunz family also have run that same shop in Chicago for the last 130 years. The Grayslake/Paso Robles family winery has earned many awards for its offerings. During the holiday season, Vin Glögg must be at your family celebrations. This delightful holiday blend combines half dry red wine and half port, infused with a symphony of spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and orange peel.

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GRayslake Farmers Market 

Holiday shopping and more is available at Grayslake Farmers Market. Fresh produce, local growers, artisans, specialty foods and food trucks in the heart of downtown. Check out live entertainment alongside the vendors, giving the market the feel of a community gathering as much as a shopping destination. 

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Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center 

The Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center always has something going on. Sure they have nearly century-old fair the Grayslake staple has hosted forever, but the fairgrounds has year-round programming, shopping events, exhibitions and more. The Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center has a ton of approaching shopping events for that antiquer and/or collector in your life. Continue scrolling to see what they have to offer throughout the holidays:

• Antique Vintage Market (Nov. 14-15) INFO»
• Festival of Arts and Crafts (Nov. 27-29) INFO»
• Xtreme Spirit Cheer and Dance Christmas Classic (Dec. 5-6) INFO»
• Antique Vintage Market (Dec. 12-13) INFO»
• Vintage Fest (Dec. 19-20) INFO»

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Romney Brown Candle Co. 

Romney Brown Candle Company in downtown Grayslake is a muststop destination for anyone with home decor, cozy gifts or creative experiences on their wishlist. Since opening in 2021, founder Patty Brown has welcomed locals and visitors alike to craft custom candles, wax melts and diffusers using more than 150 quality fragrances in a fun, handson setting. The shop’s inviting atmosphere makes it ideal for girls’ nights out, date nights, family outings or group celebrations, with themed events, seasonal workshops and private parties that add even more charm. Romney Brown Candle Co. creates oneofakind, personalized candles and keepsakes that make the perfect gift.

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Tony's Butcher Shop 

Tony’s Butcher Shop in Grayslake is an old-fashioned, family-values butcher counter and that makes it a good place to start your holiday dinner. Instead of the pre-packaged cuts you’d find at a chain grocery store, you get a real butcher who can talk you through the right roast for your guest count and how to cook it. The shop is known for its prime rib, pork crown roasts, leg of lamb and beef roasts, which are the classic centerpieces for a holiday table, and the same counter also carries steaks, chops and fresh-ground hamburger for the rest of the week. It also stocks wine, so you can pick a bottle to go with the roast in the same trip. The owner has said he takes pride in making a nice presentation for customers’ meals, and a shop that cares about that is the kind you want when the main course has to be right. Because holiday roasts are the most popular items this time of year, order a few days ahead so your cut is trimmed and ready when you stop in.

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Beer Bazaar

Beer Bazaar is a suds lover's haven, offering a diverse selection of brews in a boutique setting, boasting a taproom with 20 taps pouring many beers. The Grayslake facility is a community engagement hub, offering various events catering to different interests. Let's take a look at what they got going on for Memorial Day weekend. 

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More Downtown Shopping options

• Andy's Records
• Closet Traders
• Rudolph's Furniture
• Sienna Lifestyle
• Somethings Brewing
• This Old Book
• Victoria's Floral
• Wild Raspberry Resale Boutique and Warehouse

For other holiday happenings in Lake County, continue here. For more about the Village of Grayslake, click here.