Multi-award winning singer Irene Michaels is honored to Judge the prestigious Tailgate Contest at the Annual LeCompte/Kalaway Polo Event, Chicagoland’s single largest polo event on September 7, 2024 at Barrington Hills Polo Club (250 Deepwood Road, Barrington Hills, Illinois). Each year both family and corporate tailgate spectators devote much effort and time in creating their spaces. Tailgate parties often occur in parking lots at stadiums, arenas and sports events before and after games, festivals and concerts. It is often seen as a critical part of the sports experience in the United States. Irene Michaels will be judging the event with Jane LePauw, Head of the Benjamin Marshall Foundation.
Tailgating builds the athletic, and community programs or events in the spirit of fans getting together in voluntary participation of these parties. It has become part of the classic American culture. Food, beer, and music is sometimes a part of the festivities. Regardless, it’s always a good time. Irene will be judging the creativity of these decorative parties.
Situated on the exclusive Oakwood Farms estate, the Polo Club and the event offers spectators an entertaining day with friends and family. In celebration of the equestrian lifestyle each year they offer a yearly tailgate competition which grows more popular each year. Irene and the other judges will be escorted via golf cart to all of the tailgaters while they make their final decision and choose the winner.
Following this festive event, Irene will be making her way to New York City to perform at “Pause For Peace”, a concert in celebration of International Peace Day in Times Square on September 21, 2024. Following that Irene will be heading to the already sold-out Josie Music Awards to perform on stage at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 26 as last year’s winner and this years 2x nominee.
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