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50th Festival of the Gnomes

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre (City of Joliet)

Joliet's holiday tradition since 1976: a family show that brings European folklore to life with stories and music, now in its 50th year.

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park on the Des Plaines River in Joliet, with the raised Cass Street bridge behind it

Photo: David Wilson / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Babies–17 yrs$Downtown JolietAfternoonIndoor
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Joliet's holiday tradition since 1976: a family show that brings European folklore to life with stories and music, now in its 50th year.

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  • Typical hours

    Afternoon

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  • Details come from the City of Joliet's Nov 10 release (republished by Patch and WJOL). Check joliet.gov or call 815-724-3761 before you go.

Details come from the organizer's public website. Times and prices change — please verify before visiting. Last checked Nov 11, 2026. Source

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