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Wilmette Summerfest Entertainment Guide

See where the live entertainment, food and beer will be at this year's summer festival!

Main Stage: Central Avenue east of the railroad tracks and bike path. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. 

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Kid Stage: Middle of Greenleaf Avenue. 

Friday, July 13

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  • 10 a.m.: Stories with Nili Yelin, the Storybook Mom
  • 11 a.m.: Little Legends Soccer demonstration
  • Noon: Traditional Karate Center demonstration
  • 1 p.m.: Performance by student musicians from the Rock House and North Shore Guitar Academy
  • 2 p.m.: To be announced
  • 3 p.m. Students from Actors Training Center will be performing songs from hit musicals

Saturday, July 14

  • 10 a.m.: Stories with Nili Yelin, the Storybook Mom
  • 11 a.m.: Featuring a dance performance by Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts
  • Noon: Performance by student musicians from the Rock House and North Shore Guitar Academy
  • 1 p.m.: Little Legends Soccer demonstration
  • 2 p.m.: Traditional Karate Center demonstration
  • 3 p.m. Students from Actors Training Center will be performing songs from hit musicals

Beer Garden: Southeast corner of the Chase Bank parking lot, near the intersection of Central Avenue and 12th Street.  Hours: noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday. 

Main Food Court: Central Avenue between 12th Street and Wilmette Avenue. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. 

Sidewalk Sale: Central Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street. Some vendors will be on the lawn in front of the Village Hall. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 

Classic Car Show: Metra commuter lot on Poplar Street from Greenleaf Avenue to Linden Avenue. 

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