Blues Traveler to Headline Vernon Hills Summer Celebration

Music, food and fun will be the theme as Vernon Hills hosts its annual Summer Celebration from July 18-21 at Century Park. 

The event will begin at 6 p.m. July 18, when the carnival opens. The carnival will run until 10 p.m. that night, with carnival bracelets available for $20. Other entertainment will include a 7 p.m. performance by classic rock band 97Nine and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Big Bear Lake.

The celebration will continue from 6 p.m. to midnight July 19. In addition to the carnival, highlights will include a 7 p.m. performance by Modern Day Romeos and Mike & Joe. The bands will play alternating sets throughout the night. Bingo games will run from 6010 p.m., and a DJ will perform under the big tent at 11 p.m.

July 20 festivities will include the carnival from 1 p.m. to midnight. Carnival bracelets will be available from 1-5 p.m. for $20. Other entertainment will include crafts and entertainment for children from 1-3 p.m. under the big tent, Bingo from 6-10 p.m. and a 7 p.m. performance by Eagles cover band Heartache Tonight. The night will wrap up with a 9 p.m. performance by Blues Traveler and a DJ under the big tent beginning at 11 p.m.

July 21 will feature the carnival from 1-7 p.m. ($20 carnival bracelets will be sold from 1-5 p.m.), children’s crafts and entertainment, including a petting zoo, under the big tent from 1-3 p.m., a bags tournament at 2 p.m. (doubles play for ages 21 and up) and a 5 p.m. performance by The Hot Sauce Committee.