Libertyville Days to Offer Activities for All Ages

It's time once again for Libertyville Days, and there are plenty of activities scheduled for all ages. 

The four-day celebration, slated for June 13-17, will include carnival rides from 6-11 p.m. Thursday, noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. An unlimited ride special is available for $22 per person per day during the following times: 6-11 p.m. Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1-6 p.m. Sunday.

The Arts & Crafts Fair will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Church Streeteats, formerly known as Taste of Libertyville, will offer a variety of food vendors from 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Firday and Saturday, and from 1-6 p.m. Sunday. 

The Libertyville Days Parade is set for 10 a.m. Saturday down Milwaukee Avenue. Libertyville native Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine will serve as the grand marshall.

Here's a look at some of the other activities and entertainment that will be offered this weekend:

Thursday

• 4-7 p.m.: Rockin' Fenderskirts, Mainstage
• 8-11 p.m.: Private Drive, Mainstage

Friday

• 10 a.m. to noon: Children's Party, Cook Park
• 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Junior Encore Theatre performance, Mainstage
• 3-4 p.m.: Children's Cookie Bake-Off, Cook Park
• 4-5 p.m.: Lovin' Libertyville Decorated Cake Contest
• 8-11 p.m.: Modern Day Romeos, Mainstage

Saturday

• Noon: McNulty Irish Dancers, Cook Park
• 1-3 p.m.: Rib Cook-off, Beer Tent
• 6-10 p.m.: Local teen bands perform, Cook Park

Sunday

• 1-2 p.m.: Watermelon Eating Contest, Cook Park
• 1-5 p.m.: Mellencougar, Mainstage
• 3-5 p.m.: Pet Contests, Cook Park