Hoffman Estates ramps up Fourth of July Festival

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The village wanted to go big this year to celebrate its 50th anniversary. So it spent extra money to bring alternative rockers Sister Hazel as the headliner. They'll be jamming with songs from their seven studio albums, including mid-1990s standout single "All For You," starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday.

For more about Saturday's community walk, call Heather at (847) 781-3643.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

6 p.m.: Carnival opens

THURSDAY, JULY 2

6 p.m.: Carnival opens

8 p.m.: Hi Infidelity

FRIDAY, JULY 3

6 p.m.: Carnival opens

7 p.m.: The Fairlanes

9:30 p.m.: Sister Hazel

SATURDAY, JULY 4

8:45 a.m.: Children's bike parade assembly

9 a.m.: Fourth of July parade on Hassell Road, theme: "Visions of Our Forefathers: Celebrating 50 years"

11 a.m.: Park District Community 1-mile Walk, call Heather at (847) 781-3643 for info

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Kid's petting zoo

1 p.m.: Game Show Gurus

1 p.m.: Chocolate chip cookies, hot wings and meatball drop off at food tent for cooking contest

1:30 p.m.: Judging for cooking contest

2 p.m.: Bike viewing for auction

2:30 p.m.: Live bike auction

3 p.m.: Take Five

4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Mr. D's Magic and Illusion Show

6 p.m.: The Diamond and the King

10 p.m.: Fireworks display

SUNDAY, JULY 5

1 p.m.: Carnival opens

1 p.m.: Diaper derby

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Game Show Gurus

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Kid's petting zoo

1:30 p.m.: Pie-eating contest

2 p.m.: Water balloon toss contest

2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Mr. D's Magic and Illusion Show

3 p.m.: Bags tournament

4 p.m.: Blast from the Past

6 p.m.: One 2 Many

8 p.m.: Tin Horse

<p class="factboxheadblack">The Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Festival</p> <p class="News"><b>When:</b> Carnival goes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2; 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4; and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, July 5</p> <p class="News"><b>Where:</b> Village Hall grounds, 1900 Hassell Road</p> <p class="News"><b>Cost:</b> Free admission. Free parking at ADP building and Muir School. Rides and food extra. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from July 1-July 3, unlimited rides $12; from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 5, unlimited rides $25.</p> <p class="News"><b>More information:</b> (847) 252-5446 or e-mail Deputy Village Manager Dan O'Malley at <a href="mailto:dan.o'malley@hoffmanestates.com">dan.o'malley@hoffmanestates.com</a>.</p>