Vernon Hills Summer Celebration

For the last 20 years (wow that sounds like a long time!) we have volunteered at the hospitality tent for Vernon Hills Summer Celebration. This year is no exception.

Wednesday night was the celebration night for the 50th Anniversary of Vernon Hills being a "community". Huge crowd - over 70 half barrels were served. Gin Blossoms performed.

Last night was opening night for Summer Celebration with great fireworks and a tribute band to Santana.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the weekend. We will not be there Sunday, but they will.

FRIDAY, JULY 18
Hot Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.
A Rolling Stones tribute that would make Mick and the boys proud.
Mike & Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 p.m.
One of the Midwest’s favorite cover bands – U2, Maroon 5, Dave Matthews and original songs.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Arra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 p.m.
Classic rock — a Chicagoland favorite!
The Fabulous Thunderbirds . . . .9 p.m.
Texas-style blues, including “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.”
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Od Tapo Imi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 p.m.
Steel drums, dancers and more mix for an exciting island-inspired show — “Blue Man” meets Buffett!
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies . . . . . . .8 p.m.
Genre-blending swing/ska with attitude, featuring hit song “Zoot Suit Riot” and cuts off their new album, “Susquehanna.