Father’s Fest set June 17-18 at Volo Museum

VOLO — Beer. Axe-throwing. Giant remote-controlled car racing for prizes. All against a backdrop of life-sized, screen-used movie trains, surrounded by myriad eclectic exhibits of everything from classic muscle cars to century-old music machines — and so much more.

Dad deserves this. The Volo Museum is ready to provide.

“This has always been a place for dads,” said Jim Wojdyla, marketing director for the museum at 27582 Volo Village Road. “But now it’s not just a place that appeals to car dads. It’s for dads of any age and any interest. And we’ve planned some special fun for dads on Father’s Day weekend.”

Father’s Fest is Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, at the museum. On Saturday only, the Chicago-based Mobile Adventure Co. will bring yard games (cornhole, ladders, disc golf, giant tower and more), a mobile axe-throwing cage, and a remote-controlled racing course sure to bring smiles and friendly competition. Activities are included with regular admission. On Sunday, a selection of food trucks will be on-site.

With the museum’s newly granted liquor license, domestic and craft brews are available, as well as hard seltzers, wines and more. On the current menu are: Bud Light, Coors Light, Corona Non-Alcoholic, Miller Light, Modelo, Anti-Hero IPA, Hazy Hero, Shiner Bock, Heineken Silver, Simply Spiked Lemonade, mango, black cherry and raspberry White Claw, cabernet, white zinfandel, spiked mudslides, tiki rum mai tais, a 16-ounce frozen pina colada or margarita or a yard cup frozen pina colada or margarita.

Prices range from $7 for a domestic beer to $21 for a yard cup. Visitors also can choose to add a shot of rum, vodka, bourbon or kahlua to any drink for $4.

The Grams Central Station also serves up delicious lattes, shakes, kiddie mocktails and more.

The Volo Museum’s summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is $22.95 per adult, $20.95 per senior or military, $12.95 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and younger. Separate admission to the Jurassic Gardens dinosaur park is $15.95 each; free for children 4 and younger. Combo passes for both attractions cost $34.95 for an adult or $24.95 for children ages 5 to 12, and are good for two consecutive days. Members are admitted free.

Admission to the new Titanic Museum is $19.95, or $14.95 in combination with any other ticket, or for members.

For other details, visit volofun.com, find Volo Museum on social, or call 815-385-3644.