Your Guide To Libertyville Days 2018

LIBERTYVILLE, IL – There will be music, a parade, great food and drinks and plenty of family-friendly activities happening in downtown Libertyville as this year's Libertyville Days Festival gets underway Thursday.

• Your Guide To Libertyville Days 2018

The Libertyville Days Festival is the yearly fund-raising event to support the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation (LCCF). The LCCF along with the village of Libertyville provides gathering space for the community at reasonable rates. The LCCF also provides gathering space for the Libertyville Senior Center, which offers a variety of activities and programs for local senior citizens.

We've included the full schedule of events for this year's Libertyville Days below:

Thursday, June 14

5 to 11 p.m.: Beer Garden, civic center parking lot.

5 to 11 p.m.: Church Street Eats, located on West Church St. between Brainerd & Milwaukee Avenues

5 to 8 p.m.: Ivy Ford/Main Stage Entertainment, From singing the blues to being sultry, she is an indigo artist.

6 to 8 p.m.: 102.3 XLC live remote, Church street midway

6 to 10:30 p.m.: Carnival. Located in the Church street municipal parking lot and in Sunrise Rotary Park.

6:30 p.m.: Miss Libertyville Pageants: Located in Cook Park

8 to 11 p.m.: Modern Day Romeos/Main Stage, includes motown classics, classic rock treasures, metal anthems, 80's favorites, 90's gems, and the top hits of the 2000s

Friday, June 15

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Safe kids finger printing in Cook Park, hosted by the Libertyville Police Department.

10 a.m. to noon: Children's party (ages 8 an under) in Cook Park, hosted by Libertyville junior woman's club. Games, activities and treats for children ages 8 and under.

10 a.m. to noon: Mini Manis, Hair Braiding And Face Painting in Cook Park, Hosted by Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. Services offered at no charge.

11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Church Street Eats, located on West Church St. between Brainerd & Milwaukee Avenues

12 to 8 p.m.: Arts and Crafts Fair, located in Cook Park

12:15 to 12:45 p.m.: "Get moving Libertyville!" With Heather's Gym in Cook Park, Let's jump start summer with high energy in the park! Athletic moves the whole family can enjoy.

1 to 2:30 p.m.: Police dog K-9 demonstration, Cook Park Entertainment

1 to 11 p.m.: Carnival. Located in the Church street municipal parking lot and in Sunrise Rotary Park.

2 to 4 p.m.: RCJuggle Balloon Sculpting/Cook Park Entertainment

2:30- 3:30 p.m.: Children's Cookie Bake-Off - Cook Park, Design your cookies following our theme of Libertyville, a beautiful place in the country.All cookies entered into our cookie competition will need to be in the cookie form of a farmyard animal. How you decorate your critter is your creative adventure. Farmyard suggestions: chicken, rooster hen, pig, horse, foal, cow, calf, donkey, mule, goose, goat, lamb. Entry Form/More Info

3:45 - 5:15 p.m.: The Good Time Band, Cook Park Entertainment. Classic rock-n-roll, Pop, R&B, country and country rock

4 p.m. to 12 a.m..: Beer Garden, civic center parking lot.

4 to 7 p.m.: Petty Kings/Main Entertainment Stage, A Chicago-based band that is a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: The Big Cat Showcase, Cook Park variety show including trivia, music, and more.

8 to 11 p.m.: Woogie Boogie/Main Entertainment Stage, Woogie has one simple goal... to enjoy life, music, and good times with good people. Rock on!

Saturday, June 16

10 a.m. to noon: Parade. The parade will start at the Metra Train Station head south on Milwaukee Avenue to Rockland Road.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Arts and Crafts Fair, located in Cook Park

11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Church Street Eats, located on West Church St. between Brainerd & Milwaukee Avenues

12 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Beer Garden, civic center parking lot.

12 to 11 p.m.: Carnival. Located in the Church street municipal parking lot and in Sunrise Rotary Park.

12 to 2 p.m.: Cook Mansion Open House - Cook Park, Hosted by the Libertyville Mundelein Historical society. Nominal admission fee applies.

12:30 to 1 p.m.: Libertyville Talent Forum/Cook Park Entertainment, tap, jazz & hip hop performances

1 to 3 p.m.: Fireman's Rib Cook-Off, Beer garden sponsred by mickey finn's

1 to 1:30 p.m.: Medinah Highlanders Pipe & Drum Band/Cook Park Entertainment, entertain us with their Celtic beats.

1 to 3 p.m.: Georgia Rae Family Band/Main Stage Entertainment: Progressive sound inspired by a mix of americana, bluegrass, contemporary folk rock and even a little swing. fresh, familiar and youthful.

1:45 to 3:15 p.m.: The Irish Blokes/Cook Park Entertainment, Libertyville musicians bringing both traditional and new fun irish melodies to our fair this year.

2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Mini Manis, Hair Braiding and Face Painting - Cook Park, hosted by Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. Services offered at no charge.

3:30 to 5 p.m.: Sneezy/Cook Park, A fusion rock band from libertyville that draws it's innovative sound from rock, hip-hop, and soul influences

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Frank Quigley/Main Stage, Acoustic Country Songs

4 to 5 p.m.: Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest, In front of the Main Stage on Church St. Sponsored by El Barrio Mexican Restaurant & Hosted by H & H Productions Registration located in front of the Main Stage on Church St.

5 to 7 p.m.: Fletcher Rockwell/Main Stage, cover music, spanning everything from vintage Tom Petty, Paul Simon and Talking Heads to contemporary roots revivalists Chris Stapleton, Dawes and Mumford & Sons.

6 to 10 p.m.: Youth Stage/Cook Park, hosted by Libertyville Music Talented local teen bands take the stage. Must complete and submit application in advance.

6 to 8 p.m.: US 99 Street Team With On-Air Talent Drew Miller, Church street midway

8-11 pm: WheelHouse/Main Stage, Americana and bluegrass band

Sunday, June 17

9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Corvette & Chevy Street Rods Father's Day Charity Car Show, Libertyville Chevorlet Sponsored by North Shore Corvette Club & Libertyville Chevorlet1001 S. Milwaukee Ave.

12 to 5 p.m.: Arts and Crafts Fair, located in Cook Park

1 to 5:30 p.m.: Carnival, located in the Church street municipal parking lot and in Sunrise Rotary Park.

1 to 6 p.m.: Beer Garden, civic center parking lot.

1 to 6 p.m..: Church Street Eats, located on West Church St. between Brainerd & Milwaukee Avenues

1 to 3 p.m.: Mellencougar/Main Stage Entertainment: A tribute to America, rock & roll andJohn Cougar Mellencamp.

1 to 2 p.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest - Cook Park, for kids ages 6 to 13 years old.

1 to 5 p.m.: Tractors and farm equipment on display at Sunrise Rotary Park, Lake County Farm Bureau & Lake County Farm Heritage Association

1 to 6 p.m.: Baggo Tournament, Beer Garden sponsored by Morgan's Bar & Grill. Tournament for ages 21 and up. $5 entry fee. Prizes awarded.

2 to 3 p.m.: School of Rock Libertyvlle/Cook Park Entertainment, learn to play by joining a band

2 to 4 p.m.: RCJuggle Balloon Sculpting/Cook Park Entertainment, fun and entertainment for all ages.

2 to 4 p.m.: Cook Mansion Open House - Cook Park, Hosted by the Libertyville Mundelein Historical Society. Nominal admission fee applies.

2 to 4 p.m.: Mini Mani, Hair Braiding and Face Painting at Cook Park, Hosted by Tricoci University of Beauty Culture.

3 to 4 p.m.: "Dad's Eating Dogs" Hot Dog Eating Contest, Main stage vs. Beer Garden. Sponsored by Luke's of Mundelein & Hosted by H & H Productions. Registration located in front of the Main Stage on Church St. Open to anyone ages 18 and older.

3 to 5 p.m..: Ice Cream Cart in Cook Park, Come join us for some cold & tastey treats, meet with friends, as well as enjoy the fun entertainment provided

3 to 3:45 p.m.: Fermata D'aria Barbershop Quartet/Cook Park Entertainment, A cappella quartet, in four part harmony perform popular songs from the 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and more

3:30 to 5 p.m.: School of Rock/Main Stage

4 to 5 p.m.: Perfect Brewing Supply, Root beer making demo and participation -cook park

5 to 11 p.m.: Church Street Eats, located on West Church St. between Brainerd & Milwaukee Avenues

Parking Information

The Libertyville Police Department shared the following information regarding street and parking lot closures during Libertyville Days on its Facebook page:

The main Metra lot located at 200 Lake Street will be CLOSED starting at 10pm on Friday June 15th for the parade, until approximately Noon on Saturday June 16th. You MAY NOT leave your car there during this time, even if you have a commuter permit. Your car is subject to being ticketed and relocated if you do.
Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd will be CLOSED starting Tuesday June 12th.
The overflow municipal lot between the Civic Center and the Church Street parking garage will be CLOSED starting Tuesday June 12th. The Church Street parking garage can still be accessed off Maple Ave. or from the PNC bank lot.

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