Crown Point fest may draw 10,000

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Updated: February 21, 2012 1:44PM

The Crossroads Chamber of Commerce is expecting more than 10,000 people to visit downtown Crown Point during this summer’s Hometown Festival Days.

This year, Festival Days will kick off Friday, June 15, and Saturday, June 16, with an expanded corn roast from 4 to 11 p.m. June 15 and noon to 11 p.m. June 16. The street celebration will include live music, a larger children’s play area, and food and beverages, including the Shriners’ roasted corn.

At 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, the Hub Dollie Parade will start at the east steps of the Old Lake County Courthouse. Children are invited to bring their dolls and carriages for a parade around the courthouse.

The Taste of the Region and Arts & Crafts Festival return Friday, June 22, through Sunday, June 24. Activities will be combined and expanded. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Plans call for the Crown Point square to be closed down to make room for more than 45 restaurants and food vendors, and more than 80 arts-and-crafts exhibitors.

Also, on Friday, June 22, the traditional Marriage Mill celebration will take place. One couple will have the chance to get married that evening on the Old Courthouse steps, and other couples can renew their marriage vows after the ceremony.

For more information, call the chamber offices at 663-1800 or 769-8180.