Libertyville Days runs through June 18 with a parade, music, food and carnival
The village of Libertyville's annual Libertyville Days Festival is underway. The event runs through June 18 in downtown Libertyville.
Funds raised by the festival go to support the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation. Most events will take place at 135 W. Church St. and in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
The festival includes a parade, carnival, arts and crafts fair, food, beer garden and more.
Carnival hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Unlimited ride specials are available from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday for $33, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday for $30.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday on Milwaukee Avenue and continue north from the Metra Train Station to Rockland Road. It will feature marching bands, horses and community floats.
Each day, Church Street Eats will offer food from a variety of local vendors on West Church Street, between Brainerd and Milwaukee avenues. The beer garden will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Main Stage musical performances will include Soul Kitchen at 4 p.m. and Sneezy at 8 p.m. Friday; Gizzae at noon, Uncle Pigeon at 2:30 p.m., Jimmy Nick at 5:30 p.m. and Marlon & the Shakes at 8 p.m. Saturday; and Mellencougar at noon and Lady A at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
For information, visit libciviccenter.org/libertyville-days.
<p>Libertyville Days</p>
Most events will take place at 135 W. Church St., and in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
Friday, June 16
10 a.m. to noon Children's Party in Cook Park
10 a.m. to noon Child finger printing and ID
10 a.m. to noon Mini manis and hair braiding
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Church Street Eats
Noon to 8 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair
12:15-12:45 p.m. St. John's Choir
1-3 p.m. Cole Brandt
3:15-3:45 p.m. Elite Dance Co.
4 p.m. to midnight Beer Garden
4-7 p.m. Soul Kitchen
4:30-5:30 p.m. Improv Playhouse
5:45-6:15 p.m. Barre it the Park with Studio Elevate Fit
6:30-8 p.m. Joey Acopiado Band
8-11:30 p.m. Friday Sneezy
Saturday, June 17
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair
10 a.m. to noon Parade
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Church Street Eats
Noon to midnight Beer Garden
Noon to 2 p.m. Gizzae
Noon to 3 p.m. Libertyville Fire Department Fire Safety Demonstration
Noon to 1:05 p.m. Libertyville Talent Forum
1-3 p.m. Fireman's Rib Cook Off Contest
1:10-1:50 p.m. K-9 Hero Dog
2-2:30 p.m. Barre it the Park with Studio Elevate Fit
2-4 p.m. Cook Mansion Open House
2:30-4:30 p.m. Uncle Pigeon
2:45-3:30 p.m. Ben Tatar & The Tatar Tots
3:45-4:45 p.m. Karaoke Time with TJ Taylor
5-6:15 p.m. MoJo Daddies Band
5:30-7:30 p.m. Jimmy Nick
6:30-10 p.m. Youth Stage
8-11:30 p.m. Marlon & the Shakes
Sunday, June 18
Noon to 5 p.m. Arts & Crafts Fair
Noon to 6 p.m. Beer Garden
Noon to 6 p.m. Church Street Eats
Noon to 3 p.m. Mellencougar
Noon to 1 p.m. Root beer making demo and participation
1-6 p.m. Baggo Tournament
1:45-2:15 p.m. Special Gifts Theatre
2-4 p.m. Cook Mansion Open House
2:45-3:15 p.m. Vest Dance Troup
3:30-5:30 p.m. Lady A
3:30-5:30 p.m. School of Rock Libertyville