Old Canal Days: Schedule Of Events

LOCKPORT, IL — The 50th Old Canal Days will kick off on Thursday, bringing a carnival, live music, fireworks, an artisan market and more, to Lockport from June 8-11 at 303 W. Second St.

Carnival mega passes can be purchased for $65 at the event.

Carnival hours are 5 to 11:30 p.m. on June 8 and June 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on June 10, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 11.

A parade will be held on June 9, and steps off at 6 p.m., marching through downtown Lockport on State Street, according to the event website. The parade will end at Third Street; there will be road closures to allow for the parade.

The artisan market will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 11, sponsored by the Lockport Woman's Club.

Here's a closer look at what you can expect throughout the days of the fest:

Thursday, June 8

• Friends with Disabilities Day (those with disabilities and their immediate family members can enjoy free, unlimited carnival rides) from 2 to 5 p.m.
• Carnival opens, 5 to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, June 9

• Historic Lockport Township High School tours, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
• Carnival, 5 to 11:30 p.m.
• Food court, 5 to 11 p.m.
• Parade, 6 to 7 p.m. The parade celebrates area businesses and organizations as the participants stroll through downtown Lockport waving and handing out candy.
• Beer garden, 7 to 11:30 p.m.
• Wine tent, 7 to 11:30 p.m.
• Sister Cities Asiago Tent, 7 to 11:30 p.m.
• Bingo, 7 to 10 p.m.
• "Righteous Hillbillies," 7 to 9 p.m.
• "Infinity," 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 10

• Carnival, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Heritage Village, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Artisan market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cemetery tours, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Food court, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Beer garden, noon to 11:30 p.m.
• Wine tent, noon to 11:30 p.m.
• Sister Cities Asiago Tent, noon to 11:30 p.m.
• "School of Rock Mokena," noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Historic Lockport Township High School tours, noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Petting zoo, 1 to 6 p.m.
• Mr. D's Magic and Illusion Show, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Face painting, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Bingo, 2 to 6 p.m.
• "Can't Hear Jack," 2 to 4 p.m.
• Caricature artist, 3 to 5 p.m.
• Duck races, 3 to 4 p.m.
• Historic trolley tours, 1 to 5 p.m.
• "Big Dog Mercer," 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• "Wild Daisy," 7 to 9 p.m.
• "Radio Gaga," 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 11

• Worship service, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Carnival, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Artisan market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Heritage Village, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cemetery tours, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Food court, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Petting zoo, noon to 5 p.m.
• Beer garden, noon to 9:30 p.m.
• Wine tent, noon to 9:30 p.m.
• Sister Cities Asiago Tent, noon to 9:30 p.m.
• World Dance Spectacular, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Historic trolley tours, 1 to 5 p.m.
• Mr D's Magic & Illusion Show, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Bingo, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Face painting, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Caricature artist, 3 to 5 p.m.
• "Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band," 3 to 4:30 p.m.
• "Five Guys Named Moe," 5 to 7 p.m.
• "Seventh Heaven," 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Fireworks, 9:30 p.m.