Vernon Hills Days takes off July 14-17 with rides, music, bingo and fireworks

Posted July 11, 2022 11:00 pm

Vernon Hills Days will take place July 14-17 in Vernon Hills' Century Park, with a carnival, music, children's activities, bingo and more. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com, 2019

Daily Herald staff report

Vernon Hills Days, also known as Vernon Hills Summer Celebration, will take place Thursday through

The Cream-A-Cop pie throwing fundraiser will be part of Vernon Hills Days at 3:30 p.m. on July 17. Proceeds will be donated to the victims of the recent tragedy in Highland Park. Daily Herald File Photo

Sunday, July 14-17, in Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. The event will feature carnival rides, music, bingo, fireworks, children's activities, and more.

Carnival hours are 6-10 p.m. Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Ride tickets are $1 each or 44 for $40. Wristband specials are available for $35 on Thursday and on Friday from 6-10 p.m.; $30 from 1-5 p.m. and $35 from 6-10 p.m. Saturday; and $30 Sunday.

Musical performances include Temporary Binge with covers of favorite music from today and yesterday on Thursday; award-winning local band HiFi Superstar and legendary classic rock band Jefferson Starship on Friday; and Mike & Joe and Brett Scallions, former lead singer for Fuel, on Saturday. Sunday will feature Karaoke on the Big Stage.

Gold and Platinum selling classic rock band Jefferson Starship headlines at Vernon Hills Days at 9 p.m. July 15. Courtesy of Carol Fox and Associates

The Kiddie Corner will feature face painting, balloon artists and free crafts under the Big Tent.

The eighth annual Bags Tournament will take place on Sunday. Participants must be 18 or older. To register, visit vhdays.com/bags-tourney.

Brett Scallions, former lead singer of Fuel, will perform at 9 p.m. July 16, with Mike & Joe at 7 p.m., at Vernon Hills Days. Associated Press

A Cream-A-Cop fundraiser will be held on Sunday. All proceeds will be donated to the victim funds of the recent shooting in Highland Park.

For more information about Vernon Hills Days, visit vhdays.com.

Vernon Hills Days

Events take place at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.

Thursday, July 146-10 p.m. Carnival6-9 p.m. Bingo7-9 p.m. Temporary Binge9:15 p.m. Fireworks spectacular

Friday, July 156-11 p.m. Carnival6-9 p.m. Bingo7-8:30 p.m. HiFi Superstar9-10:30 p.m. Jefferson Starship

Saturday, July 161-11 p.m. Carnival1-3 p.m. Kiddie Corner6-9:30 p.m. Bingo7-8:30 p.m. Mike & Joe9-10:30 p.m. Brett Scallions

Sunday, July 171-5 p.m. Carnival1-3 p.m. Kiddie Corner2-5 p.m. Bingo2-5 p.m. Eighth annual bags tournament3-6 p.m. Karaoke on the Big Stage3:30-4:30 p.m. Cream-A-Cop Fundraiser

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