Annual Gurnee Days a mixed bag of good fun
The Gurnee Park District and the village of Gurnee are collaborating to bring Gurnee Days to the public Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 and 7.
See classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles at Gurnee Days' annual Car and Motorcycle Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The festival will also include a free, all ages Community Art Show both days, Ribfest and rib-eating contest Saturday, and fireworks Saturday.
Food vendors will be available from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Scheduled musical performances will include Ethan Bell, Ax & the Hatchetmen and Modern Day Romeos on Saturday.
Most events will take place in Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Off-site events include open houses at the Gurnee Police Department on O'Plaine Road, Public Works on Kilbourne Road, Fire Station No. 1 and Mother Rudd House; and a golf tournament at Heather Ridge Golf Course.
The Gurnee Days 5K and 10K Fun Runs and 2-Mile Fun Walk will take place Saturday at Hunt Club Park, 900 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee.
The 2022 Gurnee Days Parade will take place at noon Sunday, with the theme "Life's a Zoo!" The parade route begins at North Greenleaf Street, continues west on Old Grand Avenue and ends at Emerald Avenue.
For details, contact the Gurnee Park District at (847) 623-7788 or gpd@gurneeparkdistrict.com, or visit www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/programs/gurnee-days.
<p>Gurnee Days</p>
Most events take place in Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
<b>Saturday, Aug 6</b>7:30 a.m. Gurnee Days 5K/10k/2Mi Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. Police Department-Open House
10 a.m. Heather Ridge-Golf Tournament
10 a.m. to noon Public Works-Open House
10 a.m. to noon Fire Department- Open House
Noon to 1 p.m. Outdoor Storytime
Noon to 5 p.m. Face Painter, Balloon Artist and Caricature Artist
Noon to 7 p.m. Community Art Show, Kids Interactive Area, Kids Crafts, Bounce House, Obstacle Course and Soccer Darts
Noon to 10 p.m. Exchange Club Rib Fest and Food Booths
Noon to 11 p.m. Beer Garden
1 p.m. Rib Eating Contest
1-4 p.m. Mother Rudd-Open House
1:45-2:30 p.m. Jiggle Jam Kids Band
2:30 p.m. Ice Cream Eating Contest
3-5 p.m. Ethan Bell
5:30-7:30 p.m. Ax & the Hatchetmen
8-9 p.m. Modern Day Romeos
9 p.m. Fireworks
9:30-10:30 p.m. Modern Day Romeos
<b>Sunday, Aug, 7</b>9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car Show
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Booths
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Art Show, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids Interactive Area, Kids Crafts, Bounce House, Obstacle Course and Soccer Darts
Noon to 1 p.m. Parade
1-4 p.m. Mother Rudd-Open House
2 p.m. Police & Fire "Battle of the Badges" Softball Game