50th Anniversary Day Bash!
Schedule
Fri May 29 2026 at 10:30 am to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031 | Gurnee, IL
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Join us on May 29 as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary on the actual day it all began! The 50th Anniversary Day Bash kicks off our anniversary season with a day of festive fun, memorable moments, and a thrilling nighttime finale.Daytime Celebration in Hometown Square
The party begins at 11:00 AM in Hometown Square, where guests can join the kick-off celebration with:
-A lively kick-off to our 50th Anniversary season
-Festive party hats
-A free sweet treat (while supplies last, first-come-first-serve)
A One-Day-Only Musical Homecoming
For one day only on May 29, the park’s original quartet from 1976 - now known as Four of a Kind - returns to the place where it all began. Performing throughout the park, this special reunion brings the sound and spirit of our inaugural season back to life - 50 years later.
What started as a high school bond in Greendale, Wisconsin turned into a journey that defined two of their college summers, as the group carpooled to work, became fast friends, and created memories that would last a lifetime. Now, they’re coming home to celebrate the milestone they helped shape, sharing their music where it all began, for one day only, as part of the 50th Anniversary Day Bash!
Exclusive 50th Anniversary Merchandise
Beginning May 29, be sure to stop by Emporium, officially open and featuring exclusive 50th Anniversary merchandise available for purchase. It’s the perfect way to commemorate this milestone and take home a piece of our golden celebration.
While inside Emporium, check out the Legacy Museum, featuring artifacts from the last five decades.
Fireworks Finale
Cap off the day with an extravagant fireworks display lighting up the night sky at 9:30 PM - a breathtaking celebration worthy of 50 incredible years.
Celebrate with us at the 50th Anniversary Day Bash on May 29!
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