Name: Mokena LIONS 38th Annual Firecracker Fest
Start: 2026-07-18T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Yunker Farm Red Barn

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Join the Mokena LIONS Club for our 38th annual Firecracker Fest! Activities start on Friday with BINGO in the red barn at 6:30pm. Saturday is Firecracker Yoga with SPENGA at 9am at the Yunker Park Bandshell! The Battle of The Badges is at Main Park, starting at 12:30pm! The Mokena &amp; Frankfort Police vs The Mokena &amp; Frankfort Fire! The gates open at 3pm for the Fest! We have food, margaritaville - serving margaritas from The Dock on Front Street, beer, wine, seltzers, and 2 GREAT bands! The Band Sundance and The Country Night will be rocking until 11pm! Bring your friends, family and neighbors! All ages welcome! Raffle tickets are $10 and get you entered into $4,500 in cash prizes!  All proceeds go to help those locally in need.

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Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the hit Broadway musical, Shrek The Musical JR. proves that beauty truly is in the eye of the ogre. Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, unforgettable songs, colorful characters, and an inspiring message about embracing what makes us unique, this family-friendly musical is fun for audiences of all ages.
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The production is presented through Curtain Call Theatre's Emily McCabe Musical Theatre Program, which provides young performers with the opportunity to develop their theatrical talents while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and lasting friendships in a supportive environment. The show is directed by Jo O’Brien; her production team includes Maia Hawksworth as Assistant Director, Savannah Riestenberg as Musical Director, Leanna Lewis as Choreographer, and Maggie Kociolek as Activities Director.
The 106 campers are split into a morning and an afternoon camp session: The first cast will be performing Friday night and Saturday afternoon; the second cast will be performing Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;
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AFTERNOON CAST
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Whether you're a lifelong fan of Shrek or introducing the story to a new generation, this enchanting musical promises laughs, adventure, and a reminder that what makes us different is what makes us extraordinary.
Bring the whole family and experience a "big bright beautiful world" this July with Curtain Call Theatre's production of Shrek The Musical JR.
Performance Dates:&nbsp;
Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 PM &amp; Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 PM (MORNING CAST)
Friday, July 17 at 7:00 pm &amp; Saturday, July 18 at 2:00 PM (AFTERNOON CAST)
Location: Lincoln-Way Central High School — 1801 E. Lincoln Highway New Lenox, IL 60451
Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children/students/seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit<a href="https://clubchampion.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://ccctheatre.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ccctheatre.com</a> or call the box office at (708) 607-2281.
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. <a href="https://www.mtishows.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.MTIShows.com</a>

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