Old Canal Days: Schedule Of Events

LOCKPORT, IL — Lockport will kick off summer with its annual Old Canal Days Festival on Thursday, June 14 through Sunday, June 17 in downtown Lockport. According to the city, the event starts Thursday with the carnival. Other activities include a parade, music, craft show, beer/wine tent, food trucks, car show, petting zoo and more.

Here is the schedule for Old Canal Days:

Thursday, June 14

• Carnival, 2 to 11:30 p.m.

The carnival is located on Hamilton Street between Ninth and 10th Street, on 10th between Hamilton and south Public Landing parking lot, and in the south Public Landing parking lot.

Friday, June 15

• IL State Museum, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 201 W. 10th St.
• Food Court, 4 p.m. to midnight. Includes over a dozen food trucks.
• Carnival, 5 to 11:30 p.m.
• Parade, 6 to 7 p.m.
• South City Revival, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Wine Tent, 7 p.m. to midnight. Last call is 11:15 p.m.
• Sister Cities - Asiago Tent, 7 p.m. to midnight.
• Beer garden, 7 p.m. to midnight. Last call is 11:15 p.m.
• LAVA Rock, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.
• WCHS Museum Exhibits. Viewing of the Lincoln Rose is $5 for adult.

Saturday, June 16

• Cemetery tours, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Parking available in Milne Grove lot, 565 E. Seventh St.
• Food court, 10 a.m. to midnight.
• Carnival, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Tuffy Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• WCHS Museum Exhibits, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Heritage Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes tractor hayrides, petting zoo, miniature horse rides and more.
• Native American Experience, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes Native American vendors, dance demonstrations, kids crafts and more.
• Friends of Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lockport's History Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Antiques on the Landing, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• IL State Museum, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Gallery 7 Exhibits in Gaylord Building, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Juggler, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Bingo, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• The 815, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. A unique opportunity for young musicians to perform for an audience of family and friends.
• Beer garden, 12 p.m. to midnight
• Wine tent, 12 p.m. to midnight
• Sister Cities- Asiago Tent, 12 p.m. to midnight
• Exotic Animal shows, 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Gladys Fox Museum, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Limestone stage performance, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• Cat's Eye, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Duck Races, 3 p.m.
• School of Rock, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Whiskey Road, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Libido Funk Circus, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 17

• Cemetery tours, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Carnival, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Petting zoo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Food court, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Lockport's History Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Heritage Village, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Antiques on the Landing, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• WCHS Museum Exhibits, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Gallery 7 Exhibits in Gaylord Building, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Native American Experience, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• IL State Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Magic Show, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Friends of Library Book Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Bingo, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Beer garden, 12 to 4 p.m.
• Bean Bag Tournament, 12 to 4 p.m.
• Craft beer tasting, 12 to 4 p.m.
• Sister Cities - Asiago Tent, 12 to 4 p.m.
• Wine Tent, 12 to 4 p.m.
• Limestone Stage performance, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Worship Service, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
• Breakfast buffet, 9 to 11 a.m.

Image via City of Lockport.