1st Annual Land and Lake Days with Tattoo Art Fest
FOX LAKE, IL (August 19-21, 2016) - The Village of Fox Lake invites outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate all things land and lake at the 1st annual Fox Lake Land & Lake Days including a Tattoo and Body Arts Pavilion at Lakefront Park from Friday, August 19th through Sunday, August 21st. The three-day festival includes the Villages annual Movie by the Lake (Friday at dusk), Cardboard Boat Regatta (Sunday 8a.m.) and a new body art element, as local tattoo, henna and body art professionals will be onsite showcasing their handiwork. Additionally, Land & Lake Days will feature everything outdoors from boats (in water and on land), motorcycles, vintage cars and RV's to fishing, archery, BMX bikes, live country music, kid's activities and more! There will also be a fabulous selection of food and drinks from local restau-rants, food trucks and beverage vendors.
Schedule is as follows (and will be updated as vendor activities and music line-up is solidified):
Friday, August 19th, 4-11 p.m.:
4-9 p.m.: Kicking off the three-day event, food/drink vendors will be onsite catering to the crowd.
6- 8 p.m.: All Ages Community Talent Show! First come, first scheduled and performers can get on the schedule by contacting Amy Serafin at serafina@foxlake.org or 847-587-3944.
Dusk: "Movie By the Lake" screening of Jaws. Attendees can enjoy the movie from their cars, boats, or on the lawn. Free popcorn will be provided!
Saturday, August 20th, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.:
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Full day event, food/drink vendors and body art professionals will be on-site.
Sunday, August 21st, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.:
8 a.m.: 19th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta onsite boat building and registration begins. Boat registration is $30 and includes a building kit.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Full day event, food/drink vendors and body art professionals will be on-site.
"There truly is something for everyone at Land & Lake Days," says Amy Serafin, Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Coordinator, who encourages people to invite their friends and family to join in the festivities. "We're excited for the fun that 2016 has in store. We always have a reason to celebrate in Fox Lake-Land & Lake Days is just one of many great events for families to look forward to."
Land & Lake Days is an event for the whole family, though parental guidance is advised during the later hours. The event is free to attend, with food and beverages for sale from local vendors. For more infor-mation, contact Amy Serafin at 847-587-3944, or email serafina@foxlake.org. For more information on
becoming a vendor on-site contact Ilyse Strongin-Bombicino at 847/432-6000 or ilyse@ripplepublicrelations.com.
ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF FOX LAKE
The Fox Lake is known as the "Heart of Chain O'Lakes," so it's only natural that the Village of Fox Lake be as bustling as it is. Mayor Donny Schmit states that the community "embraces its rich tradition and history, but also looks to the future for our residents and businesses." Over the years, Fox Lake has hosted some of the areas most recognized events. This year, we are gaining even more momentum and recognition as we in-troduce new festivals and events that offer something for everyone and bring together families, friends and business associates from Fox Lake and surrounding communities.
This is with endless support from the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation, which strives to enhance the quality of life for all residents and members of surrounding communities by way of events and recreational activities.