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Free Music & Theater

Americana Nights

July 12, 2019 - July 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Hawthorne Race Course

3501 S. Laramie

Stickney, IL 60804

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Description

The two-day festival features live harness racing, adult- and kid-friendly outdoor games, horse-drawn cart rides on the track, life-size beer pong, giant Jenga, corn hole tournaments, summer fun giveaways and more. There will be live music before racing begins.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 6-9 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://http://www.hawthorneracecourse.com/

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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