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WHEN: Sunday August 13, 2017 from Noon until 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hickory Grove Park which is located on Hickory Grove Road [HGR]. Take Illinois State Route 40 [in the city of Peoria called Knoxville Avenue], approximately 3 miles North of NorthPoint Shopping Center. Turn right onto HGR [there is a stoplight at the intersection of Rt. 40 and HGR]. Follow the road approximately 1 mile to the fork in the road. At the fork keep to the right and you will see the Park on your left. FREE PARKING is to the right.
FOOD: Authentic Italian recipies prepared by Barrack's Cater Inn: Lasagna, adult and children's spaghetti meals; meatball, sausage and Italian beef sandwiches. There will also be a variety of homemade Italian desserts including cannoli, Italian Ice (granita) pizzelles and gelato.
DRINK: Italian and domestic beer, wines, soda and water.
GIFT BOOTH: A large variety of Italian t-shirts, hats, pins and other items of Italian regalia including the Society's own cook book will be available.
ADMISSION: The park is open to guests of all ages. Admission is $3 per adult at the gate. Children under 12 years old are free. Tickets will not be sold in advance. Please no pets except service animals.
2017 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
12:30 to 5:00 Kid's Corner with inflatable attraction, games, and face painting.
12:45 to 1:00 Italian American Society Scholarship Awards
1:00 to 5:00 Live Italian music for dancing and entertainment provided by The Vince Chiarelli Band.
1:45 to 2:15 Children's Spaghetti-Eating Contest: three age groups (4-6, 7-9, and 10-12) with a prize for all contestants!
2:30 Bocce Tournaments for both Adults and Children. BRING YOUR BOCCE SETS!!
DISCOUNTS
If you have a Church group or other youth group of 15 or more, admission will be waived. Contact Rob at (309) 383-2721 for arrangements.
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