22nd Annual Bolingbrook Grey Core Carnival to Take Place Memorial Day Weekend

The 22nd annual Annual Bolingbrook Grey Core Carnival will take place May 23 to 27. 

Bolingbrook Grey Core is a non-profit community organization that fundraises to support community projects and scholarships in Bolingbrook. Proceeds from the carnival will finance a new picnic shelter to be built for James Meyer Park.

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Grey Core has already constructed two picnic shelters at Meyer Park, with proceeds from previous carnivals and has worked with the Village of Bolingbrook for the addition and design of the third shelter.

Carnival Details

The carnival will be held at Bolingbrook Village Hall, 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Memorial Day weekend from Thursday, May 23, through May 27, 2013. There is no cover charge or admittance fee to attend. Ride tickets can be purchased for $1 each, with discounts available when purchasing a sheet of 44 tickets. The carnival will be open to the public for rides, games, food and family fun during the following days/times:

• Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Friday, May 24 from 6 to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, May 26, from 1 to 11 p.m.
• Monday, May 27, from 1 to 10 p.m.

There will also be unlimited ride specials available for $20 per person during the following days/times:

• Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, May 26, from 1 to 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. 

For more information about the upcoming carnival or the James Meyer Park hours and availability, visit www.bolingbrook.com. 

James Meyes Park to get third shelter 

There is a clear need for a third shelter at James Meyer Park, Claar said in a release, as the existing two shelters are booked several weeks in advance. 

“We are grateful for the Grey Core volunteers that dedicate their time to fundraise and provide valuable resources that allow Bolingbrook residents to spend quality time with their family and friends at Meyer Park,” said Roger Claar, mayor of Bolingbrook.

“We are delighted that the upcoming carnival proceeds will enable more families to enjoy this free local activity.” 

The two shelters already installed at Meyer Park include picnic tables and grills, and families and groups can reserve the picnic areas through the Village of Bolingbrook for both weekdays and weekends at no charge. Construction for the third picnic shelter is expected to be completed by the spring 2014. 

“The Grey Core is made up of volunteers that love Bolingbrook giving back to their community,” said George Bogler, president of Grey Core.

“The carnival has not only enabled us to build and expand Meyer Park, but also provide scholarships to local students and support other community projects that make Bolingbrook a wonderful place to live and raise a family.”