Village of Skokie Backlot Bash 2018

The Village of Skokie, together with the Skokie Park District and other community partners, will co-present the Backlot Bash on Friday, August 24 from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 26, from noon to 8 p.m. The Backlot Bash features activities for all ages to enjoy, including live music, carnival rides, classic auto show, business expo, 5k run on Saturday, bingo, pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m., the Skokie Farmers’ Market on Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (held in the Skokie Public Library west lot) and an outdoor sidewalk sale. Food and beverage vendors will be available throughout the event, including a separate beer tent. Family-friendly events and games will be held at the Skokie Public Library throughout the weekend.

Mainstage Musical Features:

• Friday, August 24, 8:30 p.m. - Sister Hazel
• Saturday, August 25, 8:30 p.m. – Foghat
• Sunday, August 26, 6:30 p.m. – Tributosaurus becomes AC/DC

Traffic: The Backlot Bash will be held in a closed-off, two-block portion of Oakton Street, between Lincoln and Lockwood Avenues adjacent to Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street. Oakton Street will be closed from Thursday, August 23 at 2 p.m. through Monday, August 27 at 2 a.m.

Available Handicapped Parking: 5200 Oakton Street. Enter through the alley from either Lockwood or Laramie Avenues, north of Oakton Street. Handicapped parking is also located in all general parking lots.

General Parking: Oakton Community College - 7701 Lincoln Avenue, Mulford Avenue parking lot; Illinois Science + Technology Park - Parking Garage - 4835 Searle Parkway and public parking lots in Downtown Skokie. Visit https://skokieil.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=5283b0a5e8f84a8dadf28accecfc4b32 for general parking availability in Downtown Skokie.

Bicycle Parking: Available at the Skokie Public Library and at Krier Plaza.

Village Hall office hours remain the same on Friday, August 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but parking will be limited to the south side of the building accessible from Galitz Street. For more information contact the Backlot Bash hotline at 847/674-1500 extension 2274 or visit www.backlotbash.com for a full list of activities.