Festival of the Gnomes

The Gnomes welcome you to the 47th Festival!

The spirit of the season shines thru the “wee folk” who do good works for man and nature. Enjoy their stories through live theatre, gnome-made crafts and more in this family tradition of 47 years! The festival is held indoors.

SHOWS
December 2 – Saturday – 2:00 PM
December 3 – Sunday – 2:00 PM
The lobby opens 1 hour before showtime.
The show is about 90 minutes.

TICKETS
$5 all ages*
General admission. Advance purchase recommended.
*If the child is a baby and will not need a chair, there is no charge.

(Beloved Gnome Jan and Tom Novotny welcome you to Festival of the Gnomes.)

TICKETS ONLINE
Visit Ticket Tailor to purchase tickets online:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/billielimacherbicentennialparkandtheatre/

TICKETS THRU OFFICE
You may pick up tickets in the office. If possible, please call ahead so we will have your tickets ready.

OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432

CONTACT OFFICE
815-724-3761
bipark@joliet.gov

WIN A GNOME TWIN DOLL!
Try your luck to win a hand-sculpted Gnome twin doll by Sally Susner. Each year she had lovingly created one boy and one girl gnome, each wearing custom made clothing with delightful details. Sally has signed and dated each doll, so you’ll always remember the year they were “born.” Have fun finding where she signed them! If you win, bring back your new baby to next year’s Festival of the Gnomes so they can get a tassel for their cap, too! Two drawings will be made at the end of Sunday’s show. Winner need not be present. If you cannot attend the festival, but would like to purchase a raffle chance, contact the Park Office: bipark@joliet.gov.

GNOME GIFT SHOP
The lobby opens 1 hour before showtime. Come early!
Visit the Gnome-made Gift Shop filled with unique treasures.
You can even personalize a pin for your gnome cap.
 

GNOME CAPS
Audience members can be gnomes, too!
First year to the fest? Stop by the Gift Shop to get your felt gnome cap ($3).
Returning? Visit the Gnome Sewers by the fireplace to get your free tassel sewn onto your cap for FREE!

Special tassels are sewn on for the 10th (black), 20th (gold), 30th (white) and 40th year (red).
Congratulations, Gnome Actor Cheryl Foster, on receiving your 40th tassel in 2020!

CONCESSIONS
Visit the “Gnome Cookie Factory” for cookie variety plates and hot cocoa.
Swing by the “Tavern On The Bricks” for soft drinks, beer and wine.

LIVE MUSIC
On Saturday, sweet holiday flute music fills the air, courtesy of instructor Cindy Butler and her flute students.
On Sunday, gentle guitar music floats through the air, courtesy of Tamar Orosco-Martinez and her guitar students.

FREE PARKING
There is plenty of parking within the park and south of Jefferson Street.