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Go 'Dancing with the Stars in Grayslake' at Summer Days

It's time once again for that last hurrah of summer, Grayslake Summer Days! 

There are so many fun events planned for the two-day event, slated for Aug. 16-17, including a carnival, business booths, bingo and, of course, the Summer Days Parade. 

This year's food vendors will include Brat Shop, Brothers BBQ, Dog N Suds, Exchange Club of Grayslake, Luke's of Mundelein, Glunz Family Winery, Tres Flores & Co., Tropical Chill and Exchange Club of Grayslake Beer Booth.

Here's a look at the schedule of events:

Friday, Aug. 16

5 p.m. - Carnival games, food booths and attractions open.
5 p.m. - Business booths open.
5 p.m. - Spotlight Company of The Dance Connection
5:30 p.m. - Medleys in Motion DJ
6 p.m. - Two Thumbs Up
7-10 p.m. - Bingo
8 p.m. - Deeze Guize
10 p.m. - Bella Cain

Saturday, Aug. 17

11 a.m. - Carnival games, food booths and attractions open.
11 a.m. - Business booths open.
Noon - Pet & Bike Parade, with parade line-up on Slusser Street.
12:30 p.m. - Dave Rudolf, children's entertainer, on the Main Stage.
3 p.m. - Skate Park Competition, Daniel Barry Skate Park
3-10 p.m. - Bingo
3:30 p.m. - Slam Funk (Motown)
5 p.m. - Svelte Bobby and the Soulfixers
5 p.m. - Grayslake Rotary "Kiss the Pig" contest.
5-9 p.m. - 102.3 radio appearance
7 p.m. - Summer Days Parade. This year's parade theme is "Dancing with the Stars in Grayslake!" The parade line-up will take place at Grayslake Central High School. The parade will travel from Grayslake Central, down Lake Street to Center Street, then Center Street to Seymour Avenue.
8 p.m. - Blush
10 p.m. - Mike & Joe, Main Stage.

What do you love about Grayslake Summer Days? Tell us in the comment section!


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