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FRONTIER DAYS, INC. MISSION STATEMENT

Frontier Days, Inc., also known as “The Festival,” is a not-for-profit organization whose membership is comprised of hundreds of volunteers. The goal of these members is to plan, organize, and implement an annual Fourth of July celebration filled with activities intended to appeal to all age groups and to benefit the community.

Family ActivitiesWednesday . . . . . . 4th of July Parade

with Decorated Bikes; Fun Fair; Bingo; Pony Rides; Face Painting; Frisbee Golf;

Football Punt, Pass, Kick; Pie Eating Contest; Rib Eating Contest

Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dog Frisbee; Hockey Skills

Friday . . . . . . .Baseball/Softball Skills; Baggo Tournament

Saturday . . . . Soccer; Teen Volleyball; Pony Rides; Face Painting;

Citizens with Disabilities Day; Touch-A-Train

Sunday . . . . . . . . . Stampede; Soccer; Pet Parade; Adult Volleyball;

Bingo; Pony Rides; Face Painting; Cake Decorating; Chair Decorating;

Water Fights; Touch-A-Train

Family EntertainmentWednesday . . . Jesse White Tumblers;

Arl. Hts. Community Concert Band; Buttons the Clown;

Honey Bears Children’s Workshop; Stillman Nature Center

Friday . . . . . . . . . Battle of the Bands

Saturday . . . . . . . Buttons the Clown; AH Police K-9 Unit;

Dave’s Traveling Reptiles; AH Fire Dept.; Pedal Cars;

Dave Rudolf; Steve Belliveau

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mad Science; Mark & Jean;

Buttons the Clown; Hoffman’s Exotic Animals;

John Measner Magic; McNulty Irish Dancers

Frontier StageWednesday . . . . . . Bucket Number 6

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Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shagadelics

Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Funkymonks Wedding Banned

Saturday . . . . . . . Diving for Dynamite ARRA

Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Days

10:00am JULY 4th PARADE…Theme: Celebrating Arlington Heights - 125 Years. Sponsored by Frontier Days, Inc.

10:00am DECORATED BIKE PARADE…Ride your decorated bike in the parade. Children ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult. Check in – Oakton/Highland Streets. No Big Wheels.

Parade Route Oakton at Dunton to Miner to Festival! Residents of Arl . Hts . are asked to respect your neighbors along parade route and refrain from reserving a seat in the parkway until 7:00pm July 3rd . NO TARPS!

NOON FESTIVAL AND CARNIVAL OPEN ‘TIL 11:00pm

NOON-6:00pm CARNIVAL BARGAIN RIDES

NOON-4:00pm PONY RIDES…Fun for children - near Stage West, $2 per ride. Sponsored by Classic Party.

NOON-4:00pm BINGO…Frontier Stage. Card sales begin at NOON, games at 12:30pm. Ages 18+ to play. Sponsored by Blenner Insurance Agency & Picket Fence Realty.

12:30pm JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS…On the tennis courts. Sponsored by Casey Equipment.

1:00-2:00pm FUN FAIR…Children ages 4-8. On baseball field...Prizes for all. Organized by the Arlington Hts. Park District.

1:00-4:00pm FACE PAINTING…West side of the swimming pool. Sponsored by Meadows Credit Union.

Stage West events sponsored today by Groot Industries

1:30-2:30pm STAGE WEST presents – ARL . HTS . COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND…Enjoy a patriotic concert.

1:30-3:00pm FRISBEE GOLF & SKILLS…Soccer field at Miner and Hickory Streets, children and adults.

2:30-3:00pm RIB EATING CONTEST…Come and have fun eating ribs! Check in at 1:45pm by Stage West. Ages 16-adult. Sponsored by Sweet Baby Rays.

3:00-3:30pm STAGE WEST presents – BUTTONS THE CLOWN

3:15-4:45pm PUNT, PASS, & KICK FOOTBALL…Competition for all age groups. Soccer field at Miner and Hickory. Sponsored by Law Office of Joe Klein.

4:15-5:00pm STAGE WEST presents – CHICAGO HONEY BEARS CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP…Chicago Honey Bears will teach the children to dance and perform for the audience.

4:30-6:00pm PIE EATING CONTEST…Check in at Info Booth, event near Stage West. Registration at 4:30pm. Ages 10 to adult. Sponsored by Law Office of Joe Klein.

5:15-6:00pm STAGE WEST presents – THE STILLMAN NATURE CENTER…Mark Stillman brings marvelous birds of prey.

Frontier Stage sponsored by City Beverage and Home Run Inn

6:00-7:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – BUCKET NUMBER 6The NW Suburbs quintessential party band! BN6 covers an eclectic brand of music ranging from Neil Diamond to Green Day.

7:30pm MAIN STAGE – BURTON CUMMINGS Daily Herald and Frontier Days bring you…

Lead vocalist, Burton Cummings a unique voice of the Guess Who sang lead on all 20 top singles. Burton wrote/co-wrote blockbusters such as: These Eyes, No Time, Share the Land, Star Baby, Clap for the Wolfman, Dancin Fool, Hand Me Down World and American Woman.

9:30-10:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – EPICPlays all the best of the 80’s rock songs from bands: Bon Jovi, Journey, Poison, REO, Van Halen, .38 Special and more...

11:00pm PARK CLOSES FOR THE DAY!

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NO SMOKING PERMITTED

CONSERVE ENERGY...Ride your bike to the Festival!

NO...Blades,Boards, orBike ridingwithin park!

Wednesday, July 4th through Sunday, July 8th, 2012

ARTS & CRAFTS MARkETpLACE Saturday & Sunday, July 7th & 8th

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RAFFLE TICkETS Available in tent near info booth

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT!

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8:00pm • Wednesday, July 4th

FOGhAT8:00pm • Thursday, July 5th

ChARLIE DANIELS BAND

8:00pm • Friday, July 6th

TONIC8:00pm • Saturday, July 7th

AMERICAN ENGLISh7:30pm • Sunday, July 8th

Free!

FRONTIER DAYS CONGRATULATES 125

FRONTIER DAYS CONGRATULATESTHE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HTS

THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS years

Recreation Park • 500 East Miner • Arlington Hts

(847) 577-8572 phone • (847) 577-8645 fax

www .frontierdays .org

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FRONTIER DAYS SChOLARShIpSOpen to all Arlington Heights residents between the ages of 17-22. Applications can be obtained at area high schools, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, or online at www.frontierdays.org. DEADLINE JUNE 24. Return application to Arlington Heights Memorial Library.

Awards in Three Categories (1st and 2nd Places):• Visual Arts - Sculpture, Painting, Photography• Performing Arts - Submitted on VHS or DVD• Volunteer Services - Volunteering in community

Sponsored by: Drost, Kivlahan, McMahon & O’Connor, Kulisch Construction Co., Arlington Camera Club, Glueckert Funeral Home, Pavlis Furs, Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan

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The North Route (red) and South Route (blue) shuttlebuses run continuously duringFestival operating hours and 1/2 hour after closing.

REMEMBER: NO COOLERS are allowed on Festival grounds.

HOURS: Wed, July 4....12:30pm - 11:30pm

Thurs, July 5....4:30pm - 11:30pm

Fri, July 6........4:30pm - 12:30am

Sat, July 7......11:30am - 12:30am

Sun, July 8.....11:30am - 10:30pm

Sponsored by:Mariano’s Fresh Marketand Daily Herald

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7:30am FRONTIER DAYS’ STAMPEDE RUN…5K or 10K run with Chip Timing, 5K Walk, or 1/4 mile Kids Dash. Entry forms at AH Park District locations, www.frontierdays.org, and Runners High ‘N Tri. Registration at 6:00am - Miner School. For info or to volunteer, email [email protected] or call (847) 577-8572. Sponsored by The Peoples’ Bank.

8:00am-7:00pm 3v3 SOCCER TOURNAMENT-TRAVEL…See details for this event under the 3v3 Soccer Tournament - House/Open in Saturday’s schedule. Sponsored by NW Comm. Hospital.

10:00am-NOON PET PARADE…STAGE WEST…Registration at 10:00am. Parade begins 10:30am. Dogs must be leashed and leave park by NOON. Sponsored by Animal Feeds & Needs.

10:00am-6:00pm ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE…Sponsored by Classic Party.

11:30-2:00pm DECORATED CHAIR COMPETITION…Bring decorated chair by 2:00pm at Stage West. Judging 3:00pm. Call Derek Mach, (847) 368-5232...Sponsored by AH. Arts Comm.


NOON-6:00pm CELEBRATE THE 125th ANNIVERSARY OF ARL HTS . TOUCH-A-TRAIN…an ol’ 1995 engine will be on site for viewing and photo ops. Enter at Heller Lumber off midway. Sponsored by Heller Lumber and Union Pacific Railroad.

NOON-4:00pm ADULT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT…Ages 19+, co-ed teams 6-10 players. Registration starts 11:00am. Games begin at NOON...Held on outfield near Main Stage. Sponsored by Dr. Alan Acierno, D.D.S.

NOON-4:00pm BINGO…Frontier Stage. Card sales begin at noon. Games at 12:30pm, ages 18 and over to play. Sponsored by Blenner Insurance Agency and Picket Fence Realty.


Stage West is sponsored today by Groot Industries

NOON-1:00pm STAGE WEST presents – BILL HOFFMAN’S EXOTIC ANIMALS…come see and touch your favorite animals.


1:15-2:00pm STAGE WEST presents – MAD SCIENCE…Fire & Ice; demonstrations of movie magic special effects.

2:00-4:30pm WATER FIGHTS…Haddow and Miner Streets. Registration at 1:30pm. Water Fights 2:00pm. Sponsored by AH Fire Dept.

2:00-4:00pm DECORATED CAKE CONTEST…near Stage West. Judging at 2:30pm. Theme: Celebrating Arlington Hts. – 125 Years. Judged on decoration and texture. Sponsored by Trader Joes.


2:30-3:30pm STAGE WEST presents – MARK & JEAN…Interactive children’s songs & hands-on organic gardening.

3:45-4:45pm STAGE WEST presents – JOHN MEASNER MAGIC . . .Mystifying illusions with animals and audience participation.

5:00-6:00pm STAGE WEST presents – MCNULTY IRISH DANCERS

Frontier Stage sponsored by City Beverage and Home Run Inn5:45-7:30pm FRONTIER STAGE – 28 DAYS Count on hearing music from when you grew up to today’s hits.

7:30pm MAIN STAGE – AMERICAN ENGLISH SERVICE SANITATION and FRONTIER DAYS bring you…

American English, the best Beatle tribute band! Spanning the decades of hits from early Beatles to Abbey Road, American English brings us as close as they can to Beatles performance live and in person.

10:00pm FESTIVAL CLOSES for 2012!T h A N k S F O R C O M I N G !

8:00am-7:00pm 3v3 SOCCER TOURNAMENT-HOUSE/OPEN…Fields at Hickory and Miner Streets. Registration forms at all Park District buildings and on www. frontierdays.org. Reg Deadline: Sat, June 23rd. Schedules posted on www.frontierdays.org by June 29th. For information, call Matt Healy at 506-7133. Sponsored by NW Community Hospital.

10am-1:00pm CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES DAY…NEW for 2012 – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONLINE AT www.frontierdays.org or call the Festival office at 847-577-8572. Check-in at Frontier Store 9:30-11am. Carnival rides –10-11:15am (Carnival rides for guests with disabilities and ONE designated ride partner). Frontier Stage – Lunch 11-12pm and Entertainment 11-1pm. Sponsored by North Am. Midway, Arl. Hts. Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, Personalities, Inc., American Bottling Co., American Legion Post #208, McClure & Inserra.

10am-6:00pm ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE…Sponsored by Classic Party.

10:30am-1:30pm TEEN VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT…Ages 13-18, Co-ed teams 6-10 players! Entry forms at Park Dist buildings and www.frontierdays.org. Deadline 7/2. Registration at 10am, games at 10:30am. Held in outfield near main stage. For info, call Morris Minuskin (847) 255-8255. Sponsored by Dr. Alan Acierno, D.D.S.



NOON-6:00pm CELEBRATE THE 125th ANNIVERSARY OF ARLINGTON HTS . TOUCH-A-TRAIN…an ol’ 1995 engine will be on site for viewing and photo ops. Enter at Heller Lumber off of Carnival midway. Sponsored by Heller Lumber and Union Pacific Railroad.

Stage West sponsored today by Metropolis Performing Arts Ctr .

NOON-1:00pm STAGE WEST presents – ARLINGTON HTS . POLICE K-9 UNIT… The friendly police dogs from the AHPD K-9 unit demonstrate how they work and re-enact an “apprehension” scenario.

1:00-4:00pm FACE PAINTING…West side of the swimming pool. Sponsored by Daily Herald.

1:15-2:15pm STAGE WEST presents – DAVE’S TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES…Up close and hands-on exciting exotic reptiles.

2:30-3:15pm STAGE WEST presents – ARLINGTON HTS . FIRE DEPT… Learn fire safety and prevention provided by AH Fire Dept.

2:30-5:00pm PEDAL CARS…Age 21 and older, try this learning experience on dangers of drinking and driving. Sponsored by the AH Police Dept.


3:45-4:45pm STAGE WEST presents – DAVE RUDOLF…Interactive Beach Party; lively music and dance.

5:00-6:00pm STAGE WEST presents – STEVE BELLIVEAU MAGICIAN... Magic that “quacks” you up!


6:00-7:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – DIVING FOR DYNAMITE This band keeps you dancing all night long. The energy of

Diving for Dynamite is explosive!

8:00pm MAIN STAGE – TONIC RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN and FRONTIER DAYS bring you…

Tonic! With six top 10 singles, over 4 million records sold, producing Grammy nominations, and platinum albums – If You Could Only See was a #1 hit on Billboard Mainstream Rock Track charts and reached #11 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart. Tonic is on a number of sound tracks, including the lead single from American Pie You Wanted More.

9:45-11:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – ARRAChicago’s #1 classic rock cover band. You won’t want to miss the energy they bring to the Frontier Stage!!

MIDNIGHT PARK CLOSES FOR THE DAY!

5:00-MIDNIGHT CARNIVAL BARGAIN RIDES

5:00-6:30pm BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SKILLS…Pitching speed, base running, hitting contests. Ages 6-12. Hickory St. Sponsored by Admiral Graphics.

5:00-7:00pm BAGGO TOURNAMENT…Pre-register by 5pm, June 29th. Three divisions: Child (9-14), Adult (15+), Adult/Child (15+/9-14). Forms at Arl. Park Dist. Facilities, www.ahpd.org & www.frontierdays.org. For info call John Robinson at (847) 506-7131. Organized by the AH Park District and sponsored by Law Office of Joe Klein.

Stage West is sponsored today by Flaherty Jewelers

6:00-7:45pm STAGE WEST presents – BATTLE OF THE BANDS… Local teen rock bands compete. Organized by Arlington Hts. Park District. For info, call Ethan Williams, (847) 577-3040.

Frontier Stage is sponsored by City Beverage and Home Run Inn

6:00-7:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – FUNKYMONKSThe ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers experience – you will think you are seeing and hearing the real thing!

7:45pm MAIN STAGE…Frontier Days Scholarship awards presented.

8:00pm MAIN STAGE – CHARLIE DANIELS BAND CITY BEVERAGE & FRONTIER DAYS welcomes back . . .

Charlie Daniels Band! Performing blockbuster hits: The Devil Went Down to Georgia, In America, The South’s Gonna Do It Again, Long Haired Country Boy, Still in Saigon, to include the rest of his catalog that spans 50 years.

9:45-11:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – WEDDING BANNEDA musical experience that turns every show into an ultimate wedding reception. Don’t miss this party!!

MIDNIGHT PARK CLOSES FOR THE DAY!

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5:00-11:00pm CARNIVAL BARGAIN RIDES

5:00-6:30pm HOCKEY SKILLS…On the tennis courts for children and adults of all ages. No blades. Sponsored by Rolling Meadows Renegades Hockey.

5:30-8:00pm DOG FRISBEE CATCH & FETCH…Open to all dogs. Meet in the outfield. Register from 5:30-6:00pm; competition begins at 6:15pm. Dogs leashed and only in park during event. Call Sue Gwinnup (847) 577-7870 for more information. Organized by the Arlington Heights Park District and sponsored by Daily Herald.

8:00pm MAIN STAGE – FOGHAT Village Bank & Trust and Frontier Days bring you . . .

the British rockers Foghat with five gold records. Their smash hits include I Just Want To Make Love To You, Fool for the City and Slow Ride to name a few. Slow Ride was recently featured on American Idol where Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta rocked the stage.

Frontier Stage sponsored by City Beverage & Home Run Inn

9:30-10:45pm FRONTIER STAGE – SHAGADELICS Enjoy the PURE FUN of the Shagadelics. Put your dancin’ shoes on as this band takes you to the disco groove of the 70’s!


FOOD, DRINkS & BLANkETSMAIN FOOD PAVILION…Pizza, brats, hamburgers, Italian sausage, wings, Italian beef, onion rings, fries, Mexican fare, Sweet Baby Ray’s pulled pork, ribs, and more.

BACKYARD PAVILION…Pizza, brats, hamburgers, Italian beef, nachos, cookies, and funnel cakes.

DESSERT ROW…Blizzards, Jamba Juices, pies, cookies, brownies, Hershey’s ice cream, sodas, milk shakes, Biggby Coffee, creme freezes, and iced coffee.

FRONTIER BEER/WINE GARDEN…Featuring fine beers from Anheuser Busch InBev - Budweiser, Bud Light, Shock Top, Michelob Amber Bock and Flavored Malt Bacardi Silver Signature Lemonade. Also, a great taste of summer wines available.

We encourage our adult patrons (21 and over) to participate in our DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM. Come to the ID CHECKING BOOTH located in the Frontier Beer Garden. Sponsored by Dakota K.

CARRY-INS…Beer and wine must be purchased and consumed only in Beer Garden area (see map) by persons with ID bracelets. Outside food and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Carry-ins will be checked. NO COOLERS.

BLANKET AREA…Other than areas designated for handicapped patrons, grounds are open to blankets, chairs, or standing patrons. Blankets (no plastic tarps), chairs, etc. must be removed at the end of each evening. Frontier Days is not responsible for any items left in the park.

CARNIVAL BARGAIN RIDESCost is $22 per bracelet. Bracelets sold only in ticket booth near pool house. Sales end 1 hour before bargain ride hours end.

FREE FESTIVAL ShuTTLE

Please remember to respect our Festival neighbors .

Wednesday . . . . . . . . . NOON – 6:00pm Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00pm – CLOSE Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00pm – CLOSE Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . NOON – 6:00pm Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . NOON – 6:00pm

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