Free Summer Spectacular Celebrates 'But Wait, There’s More!' Exhibit

Submitted by the Elmhurst History Museum.

Elmhurst, IL – When you present an exhibit in your museum gallery called “But Wait, There’s More!,” one thing’s for sure: people have expectations.

In keeping with the superlative themes of its latest exhibit, the Elmhurst History Museum invites the public to join in an outrageously fun celebration of invention, innovation, and the allure of Ronco and Popeil products on Sunday, July 17 from 1 until 4 p.m.

The Isn’t That Amazing! Summer Spectacular takes place on the Elmhurst History Museum grounds, located at 120 E. Park Ave.in Elmhurst. This free event for all ages is designed to showcase the appeal and spiel of Ronco and Popeil products—from the Pocket Fisherman and Mr. Microphone to the Inside-the-Egg Scrambler, Miracle Broom and countless more. The afternoon will include the following activities:

• Product Demonstration Tent: Watch product demonstrators at various booths as they test out an array of Ronco and Popeil products throughout the day.
• Ronco Chef Challenge, 2 p.m.: Don’t miss this chance to watch three local chefs dazzle the audience with their amazing chopping skills as they use products like the Veg-O-Matic, Chop-O-Matic, and Kitchen Magician to create dishes and compete for the Golden Veg-O-Matic trophy. Participating Elmhurst chefs include: Alvaro Sosa from Café Amano; Ben Sheagren of One Fifty One Kitchen + Bar; and Stuart McLuckie from OMG Brunch & Boutique.
• Mr. Microphone Karaoke Contest: Don’t be shy—we know you’ve got singing chops! Sign up to participate in the Mr. Microphone Karaoke Contest taking place at 3 p.m.
• Invention Station: Kids can try out one of the Museum’s portable Invention Boxes to create their own amazing devices (one per family).
• Tour the But Wait, There’s More! exhibit inside the Glos Mansion (free admission).
• Sno-Cones will be available for purchase from Tropical Sno.

Come celebrate the appeal and spiel of Ronco and Popeil on July 17th at Elmhurst History Museum’s Isn’t That Amazing! Summer Spectacular. This program is supported by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. For the latest exhibit and program information, please follow our Facebook page or visit our web site at elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 833-1457.