Northbrook Days 2008

84th Annual Northbrook Days Schedule of Events

All performers are confirmed as of publication date. Civic cannot be responsible for changes to the program that may occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

Activities Open Every Day

• Astro Amusements Carnival
• Civic Food & Game Booths
• Nightly Raffle Drawings
• Taste of Northbrook Days
• Free Entertainment for the Whole Family

Wednesday, July 30 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Opening Day!!!

Just for Kids!
• 7:00-9:00pm Strawberry Girl & Funny Dog (Walk Around Characters)
• 7:00-9:00pm Dennis Watkins - Magician
(Walk Around Characters)
AMERICAN ENGLISH

The Beatles tribute band on the Main Stage at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 31 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Family Fun Night & Carnival Bargain Night
(40-50% off on rides)!

Just for Kids!
• 6:30-8:30pm Orange Tiger & Pink Love Bear (Walk Around Characters)
• 6:30-8:30pm Mike the Variety Entertainer (Walk Around Characters)

• 7:45 – 8:00pm Performance by the winner of the “I Love Northbrook Contest

Josh and the Empty Pockets

Specializing in original music and reinvented oldies, from Buddy Holly to the present, this group has the unique ability to captivate any age group. On the Main Stage at 8:00 p.m.


Friday, August 1 - 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Come Play Bocce Ball! Bocce Courts Open All Evening behind the Gazebo!
Bingo Begins Tonight! 7:30-10:30pm In the Village Green
Just for Kids!
• 6:45-7:30pm Introducing the Nearly Famous Circus Boy (Main Stage)
• 6:30-8:30pm Frank Birdsall with Variety Entertainment (Walk Around)
• 7:00-9:00pm Josh Byer Balloon Twister

Dick Holliday & the Bamboo Gang

An immensely popular Chicago band that has shared billings with Alice Cooper, Mel Torme, and Tammy Wynette. Be ready to tap your feet! On the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 2 - 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Special Needs Morning
• 9:30-11:30am FUN FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Residents with special needs and their immediate families are invited to enjoy carnival rides, games, bingo, and entertainment. Northbrook Days will be closed to the general public to accommodate this program. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!

This program is being generously sponsored by:
Astro Amusements, UBS Financial Services, the Family of Timmy Kogen, and the Northbrook Civic Foundation.

Just for Kids!
• 2:00-4:00pm Blue Monster & Green Ogre (Walk Around Characters)
• 2:00-4:00pm Face Painter/Body Artist


RIDE ALL YOU WANT FOR $18 12:00-5:00pm

• 2:00-2:45pm Frisbee Dog Show (Behind the Gazebo)
• 3:00-3:45pm Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team (Main Stage)
• 5:30-6:30pm NEW THIS YEAR— DANCE PARTY!
Come have some fun at the Main Stage— DJ & Profession Dancers! See all the new dance moves!
• 7:30-10:30pm BINGO in the Village

Jay & the Americans

Sing the night away with great songs such as: Tonight, She Cried, Only in America & This Magic Moment. On the Main Stage at 8:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Northbrook Bank & Trust


Sunday, August 3 - 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Just for Kids!
• 2:00-4:00pm Mike the Variety Entertainer— (Walk Around)
• 2:00-4:00pm Clown Fish & Red Monster (Walk Around Characters)
• 2:00-4:00pm Body Artist
• 3:00-3:45pm Introducing the Nearly Famous Circus Boy


Don’t miss the Grand Prize Raffle Drawing Tonight at 9:00pm!

• 2:00pm Bocce Ball Tournament behind the Gazebo
• 6:00-9:00pm Bingo in the Village Green


The Buckinghams

“Chicago’s Own” — All New Show What you don’t want to miss! On the Main Stage at 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Gregory Auto Group

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