Gurnee Days returns Aug. 12-13 with 'Super '70s' theme
Gurnee Days returns Saturday, Aug. 12, and Sunday, Aug. 13. The event will take place primarily in Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Festival hours are noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
The fest features vendor booths, the Gurnee Days Race, a parade, fireworks and more.
Musical performances include Special Guest Band at 5:15 p.m. and the GooRoos at 8 p.m. Saturday, and School of Rock Libertyville at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Gurnee Days Race offers 10K and 5K options, and a 2-mile walk. The race will take place at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, starting at Hunt Club Park, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee.
The race theme is "Super '70s"; dress in your favorite '70s attire. Race day registration will take place from 6:15-6:45 a.m. Cost is $30 for the 10K and 5K and $25 for the 2-mile walk. To register, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com/gurnee-days-race.
The parade theme is also "Super '70s." It steps off at noon on Sunday at North Greenleaf Street and continues west on Old Grand Avenue and ends at Emerald Avenue.
There will be a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, as well as a community art show from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in the Viking Park Dance Hall.
Gurnee Days
Most events take place from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, in Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
<b>Saturday, Aug. 12</b>7:30 a.m. Gurnee Days 5K/10K Race
10 a.m. HeatherRidge Golf Tournament
10 a.m. to noon Gurnee Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works open houses
Noon to 1 p.m. Gurnee Police Department Bike Rodeo
Noon to 5 p.m. WNPL Bookmobile and crafts
Noon to 7 p.m. Community Art Show
Noon to 7 p.m. Sponsor Vendor Booths
Noon to 7 p.m. Bounce house and interactive inflatables
Noon to 11 p.m. Community food vendors, Gurnee Exchange Club Ribfest and Beer Garden
1-4 p.m. Mother Rudd open house
1-5 p.m. Airbrush tattoo artists and balloon artists
1:30 p.m. Ice cream eating contest
2-3 p.m. Rib eating contest
2:30-4 p.m. "Animal Quest" animal show
3-3:45 p.m. Gurnee Police Department police dog demonstration
4-6 p.m. Dodgeball
5:15-7:15 p.m. Special Guest Band performs
7-11 p.m. Teen interactive area
8-10:30 p.m. GooRoos perform
9 p.m. Fireworks
<b>Sunday, Aug. 13</b>9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car show
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bags tournament
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. DJ/music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community art show
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bounce house, interactive inflatables, pony rides and petting zoo
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food booths and beer garden
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsor Vendor Booths
Noon to 1 p.m. Parade
1:30-3 p.m. School of Rock Libertyville performs
1-4 p.m. Mother Rudd open house
2 p.m. Battle of the Badges softball game