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The 47th Annual Festival of the Gnomes
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
- Date: 12/03/2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 W Jefferson St
Joliet, Illinois 60432 - Introduction: Follow the "wee" folk on their adventures doing good works for man and nature. Find out how they outsmart the trolls and even the dreaded Snotgurgle.
We warmly welcome you to the 47th "Festival of the Gnomes" - a tradition with each generation!
Festival held indoors.
SHOWS
Saturday, December, 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Lobby opens at 1:00 pm.
Show is about 90 minutes.
Saturday, December, 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Lobby opens at 1:00 pm.
Show is about 90 minutes.
TICKETS
$5 all ages, general admission seating.
Purchasing tickets in advance recommended.
$5 all ages, general admission seating.
Purchasing tickets in advance recommended.
OFFICE - 815-724-3761 / 201 West Jefferson St, Joliet
ONLINE - thru Ticket Tailor (no additional fees)
ONLINE - thru Ticket Tailor (no additional fees)
GIFT SHOP
Visit the lobby filled with unique, gnome-made treasures for a "wee" price. Get your own gnome cap. Even personalize a pin for your cap.
Visit the lobby filled with unique, gnome-made treasures for a "wee" price. Get your own gnome cap. Even personalize a pin for your cap.
GNOME CAPS
Audience members can be gnomes, too! Get your own gnome cap in Gift Shop for $3.
First year to the fest? Buy your own gnome cap to start a new tradition. On your second year to the fest, you'll get your first tassel.
Audience members can be gnomes, too! Get your own gnome cap in Gift Shop for $3.
First year to the fest? Buy your own gnome cap to start a new tradition. On your second year to the fest, you'll get your first tassel.
FREE CAP TASSELS
Did you buy a cap BEFORE this year? You get a free tassel sewn on this year! Visit the Gnome Sewers gathered around the fireplace.
Did you buy a cap BEFORE this year? You get a free tassel sewn on this year! Visit the Gnome Sewers gathered around the fireplace.
GNOME DOLL RAFFLE
No two dolls are alike! Don't miss a chance to win a Sally Susner soft-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 (bipark@joliet.gov).
No two dolls are alike! Don't miss a chance to win a Sally Susner soft-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 (bipark@joliet.gov).
COOKIE FACTORY
Choose your favorite cookie variety plate (just $1) and hot cocoa.
Choose your favorite cookie variety plate (just $1) and hot cocoa.
TAVERN ON THE BRICKS
Swing by for soft drinks, also beer and wine (for gnommies 21+).
Swing by for soft drinks, also beer and wine (for gnommies 21+).
MUSIC
The lobby fills with live, sweet holiday music to lift your spirits!
Saturday - Flute Instructor Cindy Butler & students
Sunday - Guitar Instructor Tamara Orosco-Martinez & students
The lobby fills with live, sweet holiday music to lift your spirits!
Saturday - Flute Instructor Cindy Butler & students
Sunday - Guitar Instructor Tamara Orosco-Martinez & students
PARKING
Free in and around the park theatre.
Large lot is also available south of Jefferson Street (turn right at the base of the Jefferson Street bridge).
Free in and around the park theatre.
Large lot is also available south of Jefferson Street (turn right at the base of the Jefferson Street bridge).
For more information: Gnomes