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May 25, 2017
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Young at Heart Festival to kick off summer
The Young at Heart Festival, presented by Trickie Enterprises and held each Memorial Day weekend, will kick off the summer festival season Friday, May 26, through Monday, May 29, with family fun, great music, carnival rides by Skinners’ Amusements, fireworks, beer garden, great food, and the Young at Heart parade. Headlining this year’s festival is country star Jerrod Niemann, along with fan favorites INFINITY, the Devonshires Clutch Cargo and more. This family-friendly weekend welcomes attendees of all ages, with children 6 and under admitted free. Sunday, May 25 is Kids’ Day and will feature popular children’s entertainers Jim Gill and magician Brian Holt. Buttons are now available at outlets all over the region (visit www.youngatheartfestival.com for locations). Buttons are good for all four days of the festival and cost $8 in advance or $12 at the gate. Children 8 and under are admitted free. Buttons are on sale now Parks Chamber of Commerce (100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, Ill.) * $8 in advance/$12 at gate * Children 6 and under FREE * Visit Young At Heart Festival on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to share your experiences and to get updates, event information, and more fun stuff Presented by Trickie Enterprises and additional major sponsors include: The Parks Chamber of Commerce, City of Loves Park, Village of Machesney Park, Northwest Bank – Idol Sponsor, Schnucks - Beer Garden Sponsor, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, SwedishAmerican Foundation – Kids Day Sponsor, Quest7, Hayes Beer Distributing Co. of Rockford, Metro Enforcement, WIFR-TV 23, Minuteman Press, Rockford Park District, Rock River Disposal, Post Journal, Dach Fence Co., Thor Advertising. Additional sponsors are Rock River Service Compan, Skinner’s Amusements, North Park Public Water District, Blackhawk Bank, Des Plaines Office Equipment, Kelley Williamson Co., A.W. Anderson Agency, Gleason Cutting Tools, and Molly’s Deli.
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Loves Park City Hall Festival Grounds • 100 Heart Boulevard Buttons are good for all 4 days. All shows are included with admission. Sold at Loves Park City Hall, most Kelley Williamson Mobil stations, Schnucks, and other select locations.
Friday, May 26 Redline 7000 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Devonshires 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 27 COUNTRY MUSIC DAY
Young at Heart Idol 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Smokin’ Gunz 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Back Country Roads 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular 9:30 p.m. Jerrod NIEMANN 10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 28
KIDS DAY activities 12 noon to 5 PM JiM Gill 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Magic of Brian Holt 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Mr. Steve 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Big Daddy Woo Woo 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Three Good Men 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Infinity 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
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Monday, May 29 Carl Cole and the “YES” CLUB 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Clutch Cargo 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.