Special Events: Annual Fish Boil / River Days
 The Des
Plaines History Center's annual Fish Boil will be held on Friday,
August 24 2007. Spaces are still available at all four seatings:
5:00, 5:45, 6:30, and 7:15. Prices are $15.00/members,
$17.00/non-members and for children under 12, $8.00/members and
$9.00/non-members. Each meal includes white fish, potatoes, onions,
coleslaw, dessert, iced tea and lemonade. Call 847-391-5399 for
reservations. The Fish Boil will be held outdoors on the grounds of
the History Center, 781-789 Pearson Street.
Live music by musician Hap Holly will be played during each
seating.
The annual Fish Boil has since its inception been provided by
local business Don's Dock. Originally from Door County, the family
is no stranger to the fish boil tradition. White fish, onions and
potatoes are boiled in a large pot over a wood fire. Just before the
fish is ready to serve, kerosene is added to the fire causing the
fire to flare up and the fish pot to boil over. The famous boil over
is much anticipated by Fish Boil patrons and happens just before
each seating. This year's fish catch comes directly from Door
County, making the event even more authentic.
The History Center's Fish Boil is part of the two-day celebration
called River Days. The celebration is now in its eighth year and
continues to draw crowds.
Supported by the City of Des Plaines, the Des Plaines Park
District, and the Des Plaines Historical Society, the Des Plaines
History Center consists of three facilities, the Visitor Center, the
Kinder House, and the Fisher-Wright House. For more information
about programs, call 847-391-5399 or visit www.desplaineshistory.org.
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