MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park Returns Friday, June 20

Live music and plentiful lunch options return to downtown Libertyville’s Cook Park on Friday, June 20th at MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to downtown Libertyville’s picturesque Cook Park on June 20th, July 11th, and August 15th to enjoy live music and food vendors in a casual, relaxing atmosphere.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., plan to enjoy your lunch in the park from a variety of local eateries and vendors including Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken, Coppolillo’s Italian Steakhouse, La Mera Mera Taqueria, Magic Crepes, Mamma Mia Pizza (July 11 only), Pizzeria Deville, Sweet Home Gelato, Tacos El Tio #8, and Up in Smoke Creations.

This year’s dining options are incredible and include chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, salads, sweet and savory crepes, calzones (July 11 only), Italian-style sandwiches with meatballs or sausage and peppers, pizza, brisket, pulled pork, tacos, burritos, tortas, gelato, and other desserts.

Whether you are meeting friends or simply spending your lunch hour outdoors on a Friday, Lunch in the Park offers an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon with good food and live music.

Lunch in the Park will feature the following local entertainment in the plaza just outside of the historic Ansel B. Cook Home in Cook Park:

· June 20 – Cole Brandt

· July 11 – Chris Minardi

· August 15 – The Good Time Band

This year’s event series will also feature a variety of children’s entertainment and activities each week.

MainStreet Libertyville thanks the following businesses for their generous sponsorship of this event: Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club (premier sponsor), Center Church, George Garner Cyclery, Medline, BCU, Libertyville Bank & Trust, and Sunset Foods.

Band sponsors for the 2025 season are Bootery Boutique, Byline Bank, Hollister, Pampered Pup’z, Seidler & Associates, Ltd, and Sugarville. Children’s entertainment is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, Libertyville Pediatric Dentistry, Mathnasium, Mobile Therapy Centers, Rootz Vernon Hills, and the United Methodist Church of Libertyville.

Free, four-hour parking is available in the covered parking garages on Lake Street and on Church Street. Or take the train – the Metra station is in the heart of downtown Libertyville near the shops and restaurants. Be sure to make time to visit the shops or take a leisurely stroll through downtown Libertyville before or after the event. Downtown Libertyville is home to more than 30 unique shops and 20 dining experiences.

For more information and to confirm entertainment or event status, please contact the MainStreet Libertyville office at (847) 680-0336, follow us on social media, or visit our website at www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

MainStreet Libertyville is a nationally recognized, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting downtown Libertyville. With the help of community volunteers, MainStreet Libertyville hosts more than 55 days of community and retail events each year.