The first ever all-redhead festival in the US is set to take place next weekend in Highwood, Chicago. Local business owner and redhead, Jim Stocker, brought Redhead Days to the states after experiencing the original edition in Holland.
Ginger-themed activities include a carrot cake throwdown (contest for the best carrot cake judged by a panel of redheads) and strolling the streets to “see how Highwood businesses are painting the town Red.” Ginger gear, drinks and goodies will be available. Attendees will attempt to break a record for most redheads in one picture, and are encouraged to wear a blue colored shirt to accentuate the color of their hair.
“When people come together as redheads, they just look at each other. They have this certain bond,” said the creator of the original Redhead Days in Breda, Holland, Bart Rouwenhorst. “And I think this whole event will some day expand to multiple events, maybe across the world.”
The event will take place June 6-7 from 10 AM-5 PM at Highwood’s City Hall Park.
Though no musical acts for the event have been announced, here are our suggestions:
Trey Anastasio (Phish)
Allen Aucoin (The Disco Biscuits)
Jeff Lloyd (The Heavy Pets)
Adele
Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band)
Brock Butler (Perpetual Groove)
Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine)
Willie Nelson
Ed Sheeran
Action Bronson