Kick start your holiday on Saturday night down by the river!
40th FESTIVAL OF THE GNOMES frolics into town December 3 & 4, 2016
Enjoy gnome lore with live shows, “gnomemade” gift shop, music, refreshments and . . . trolls.
BEARS, BEERS, BBQ, BANDS & BAGS September 11, 2016
Watch the Bears’ season opener on a HUGE outdoor screen & tailgate at the Park – it’s FREE! Join the fun
Sunday, September 10
10:00 am Tailgate opens (space limited inside park)
12:00 pm Kick-off
- Best Bears Fan Contest
- Da Couch Look-A-Like Contest
- Dunk-A-Packer Fan (3 tries for $5)
Yes, we have a dunk tank coming and the fan is already honing his taunts. (Maybe we’ll let you smack the paddle for $10.) - Bags Tourney (16 teams, $10/team. Also single games $5/team)
- All-U-Can-Eat BBQ, Burgers & Brats $15
- Other concessions, fall beers & wine available. (Sorry, no outside alcohol.)
Independence Celebration is back July 2, 2016!
Kick-off our Nation’s birthday early!!! Join us Saturday, July 2 this year, as this favorite event returns to the riverfront downtown Joliet 6:00 pm-10:30 pm.
- The event is FREE!
- Music will be on the pavilion. Bring blankets & chairs for lawn seating. You may not bring in pets or alcohol.
- 6:00 – 7:30 pm HOT MESS
featuring Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk on drums & vocals! - 8:00 – 10:30 pm JUNKYARD DAWGS
- 9:30 pm FIREWORKS
- Check out food vendors and games!
- Beer, wine and pop available for purchase.
- This is a great FAMILY FRIENDLY celebration on the river.
- You can also take the historic walk in the park before or during the concert. There are historical markers in the park depicting life along the river.
Thank you, HERALD NEWS! Gnomes make the front page December 7, 2015
Our 39th “Festival of the Gnomes” made the Herald News’ front page on Monday, December 7, 2015!
Many thanks to the Herald News, Shaw Media, writer Brian Stanley and photographer Lathan Goumas for capturing the magic of the 39th “Festival of the Gnomes,” held December 5 and 6, 2015.
The very next day, the gnomes were on the front page in vibrant color for a large spread!
Herald News article, pictures and video on the 39th “Festival of the Gnomes”
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