MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park Returns Friday, June 21

Live music and plentiful lunch options return to downtown Libertyville’s Cook Park on Friday, June 21st at MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to downtown Libertyville’s picturesque Cook Park every Friday from June 21st through August 16th and enjoy live music and food vendors in a casual, relaxing atmosphere.

From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each week, plan to enjoy your lunch in the park from a variety of local eateries and vendors including Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken, Coppolillo’s Italian Steakhouse, Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery, La Mera Mera Taqueria, Magic Crepes, Rosati’s Pizza, Singh’s Kitchen, Sugarville, Sweet Home Gelato, Sweetbelly, Tacos El Tio #8, and Up in Smoke Creations.

This year’s dining options are incredible and include half-pound steakburgers, quarter-pound hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, pizza, tacos, burritos and tortas, a variety of chicken sandwiches, wings and tenders, a variety of salads, kathi rolls, lollipop wings, barbecue, sweet and savory crepes, meatballs, sausage and peppers, Italian-style sandwiches, ice cream, gelato and sorbet.

Whether you are meeting friends or simply spending your lunch hour outdoors on a Friday, Lunch in the Park offers an ideal way to spend a summer afternoon with good food and live music. Kicking off the season is Chris’s One Man Jam.

Lunch in the Park will run for nine weeks with the following local entertainment on the plaza just outside of the historic Ansel B. Cook Home:

· June 28 – Jimmy Carroll

· July 5 – Cole Brandt

· July 12 – Liverpool Acoustic

· July 19 – Kevin Spica

· July 26 – Strat and Taylor

· August 2 – Pete Cimbalo

· August 9 – Abby Kay Music

· August 16 – Blue Eyed Leo

This year’s event series will also feature a variety of children’s entertainment and activities.

· June 21 – Girl Scouts – Rubber Duck Olympics

· June 28 – 4-H U of I Extension – STEM activity

· July 5 – Dog Days of Summer Twelve Paws Pet Supply pet adoption event, and Byline Bank piggy bank craft

· July 12 – The Mermaid Malia – balloon twisting, and US Fish & Wildlife Demo

· July 19 – Arts & Crafts Day

· July 26 – Face Painting

· August 2 – Brownie Decorating

· August 9 – Lake County Farm Bureau

· August 16 – Master Gardeners

MainStreet Libertyville thanks the following businesses for their generous sponsorship of this event: BCU, Center Church, George Garner Cyclery, Bootery Boutique, Libertyville Bank & Trust, Pampered Pup’z, Sunset Foods and The UPS Store – Libertyville.

Band sponsors for the 2024 season include Bohemia Beauty Lounge, Byline Bank, Hollister Incorporated, and TGF Enterprises Inc. Children’s entertainment is sponsored by Crossways Preschool and Celebration! Childcare and the United Methodist Church of Libertyville.

Free, four-hour parking is available in the covered parking garages on Lake Street and on Church Street. Or take the train – the Metra station is in the heart of downtown Libertyville near the shops and restaurants. Be sure to make time to visit the shops in town before or after lunch or take a stroll through downtown Libertyville. Downtown Libertyville is home to more than 30 unique shops and 20 dining experiences.

For more information and to confirm entertainment or event status, please contact the MainStreet Libertyville office at (847) 680-0336, follow us on social media channels or visit our website at www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

MainStreet Libertyville is a nationally recognized, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting downtown Libertyville. With the help of community volunteers, MainStreet Libertyville hosts more than 55 days of community and retail events each year.