Libertyville's Car Fun on 21 celebrates 20 years

MainStreet Libertyville will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Car Fun on 21 from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in downtown Libertyville's Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older will be on display on Church Street and Cook Avenue. While guests are admiring the cars, they can listen to the sounds of local band ACME Music and enjoy food served by Rosati's Pizza.

The event is held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month through September.

Car Fun on 21 Committee chair Perry Zukowski is very pleased to celebrate the event's 20th year.

"The volunteers at Car Fun on 21 are delighted that our event continues to be a summertime tradition that so many people enjoy and look forward to each month," Zukowski said.

"We appreciate the support of our local businesses, and it's great to be able to feature local musicians and celebrate the passion of so many classic car owners from Libertyville and other local communities."

Les Galo, one of the original committee members for the event, is also happy to celebrate this milestone and see the event flourish.

"When we first started in 2003, the event was held on Church Street," Galo said. "Now it has grown to include both Church Street and Cook Avenue, between Brainerd and Milwaukee Avenue. This year we're also using the Civic Center parking lot. In 2022, we saw a record number of cars displayed."

Car owners interested in displaying a car may use the Brainerd Avenue entrances to Cook and Church streets. No registration is required. Volunteers are available to assist with parking beginning at 5 p.m. The event opens to the public at 6 p.m.

Future dates and scheduled entertainment for Car Fun on 21 are as follows:

• July 19 with Catfish;

• Aug. 16 with Blue Eyed Leo;

• Sept. 20 featuring JiMarth.

MainStreet Libertyville thanks Malek Capital Advisors for sponsoring Car Fun on 21.

Parking is available in the two free, covered parking garages located on Lake Street and on Church Street, or take the train; the Metra station is in the heart of downtown Libertyville near the shops and restaurants.

For more information, contact the MainStreet Libertyville office at (847) 680-0336, follow them on social media, or visit mainstreetlibertyville.org.

MainStreet Libertyville is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting downtown Libertyville. With the help of community volunteers, MainStreet Libertyville hosts 60 days of community and retail events each year and more than 3,000 volunteer hours.

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