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45th Annual Festival of Gnomes
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
- Date: -
- Location: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 W Jefferson St
Joliet, Illinois 60432 - Introduction: Live stage production revealing gnome lore, their good works for man and nature and adventures outsmarting trolls and the. . . snotgurgle.
We warmly welcome you to the 45th "Festival of the Gnomes" - a tradition with each generation!
Festival held indoors.
* SHOWS
Saturday, December, 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December, 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Lobby opens at 1:00 pm.
Show is about 90 minutes.
No intermission.
No intermission.
* TICKETS
$5 all ages, general admission seating.
$5 all ages, general admission seating.
Tickets are available online through Ticket Tailor (no additional fees): Buy tickets for the Gnomes
Tickets are also available in the office or at the door.
ENJOY :
* LIVE STAGE PRODUCTION
revealing gnome lore, their good works for man and nature and adventures outsmarting trolls and the. . . snotgurgle.
revealing gnome lore, their good works for man and nature and adventures outsmarting trolls and the. . . snotgurgle.
* GNOME-MADE GIFT SHOP
filled with treasures the gnomes have been busily crafting for you. Even customize a pin for your own gnome cap.
filled with treasures the gnomes have been busily crafting for you. Even customize a pin for your own gnome cap.
* GNOME CAPS
available in the Gnome Gift Shop for $3. First year to the fest? Buy your own gnome cap. Each year AFTER, get a free tassel!
available in the Gnome Gift Shop for $3. First year to the fest? Buy your own gnome cap. Each year AFTER, get a free tassel!
* FREE CAP TASSELS
are sewn on by our gnomes around the fireplace. Did you buy a cap BEFORE this year? You get a free tassel this year!
are sewn on by our gnomes around the fireplace. Did you buy a cap BEFORE this year? You get a free tassel this year!
* GNOME DOLL RAFFLE
offers a chance to win a Sally Susner-sculpted, plush gnome doll. One boy and one girl doll will be raffled off at the close of Sunday's show. Winner need not be present. If you cannot attend the fest but would like to be in the raffle, contact the park (815-724-3761).
offers a chance to win a Sally Susner-sculpted, plush gnome doll. One boy and one girl doll will be raffled off at the close of Sunday's show. Winner need not be present. If you cannot attend the fest but would like to be in the raffle, contact the park (815-724-3761).
* COOKIE FACTORY & TREAT 'N COCOA CABIN
open their windows with treats to fill the tummy. Cookie variety plates are just $1!
open their windows with treats to fill the tummy. Cookie variety plates are just $1!
* MUSIC
fills the lobby to lift you into the holiday spirit!
fills the lobby to lift you into the holiday spirit!
* MASKS
are to be worn while indoors.
are to be worn while indoors.
*PARKING
Free in and around the park theatre.
Free in and around the park theatre.
Even though there is construction on Jefferson Street, you may still use it to get to the Park’s main entrance.