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🏁 Friday Night Lights at Jacksonville Speedway! 🌟

Buckle up for an adrenaline-filled night as the IRA Sprint Car Series returns for the first time in over a decade! 🔥 These lightning-fast machines are ready to light up the track at Jacksonville Speedway! 💨🏆

📍 Jacksonville Speedway
📅 Friday, June 13
🕔 Gates open at 5 PM
🏎️ Sprint Car hot laps at 6 PM
🚦 Local class hot laps at 6:30 PM
💥 Racing starts at 7 PM

Also on the track:
⚙️ MARA Midgets
🚗 Street Stocks
⚡ Micros

🎟️ Admission:
👤 Adults: $25
👦 Ages 11–18: $5
🧒 Kids 10 & under: FREE

It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! ✨ Get ready to bring the crew and soak up the sights and sounds of race night in Jacksonville!

📍 Find more events and plan your trip at jacksonvilleil.org

#jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois

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🏁 Friday Night Lights at Jacksonville Speedway! 🌟 Buckle up for an adrenaline-filled night as the IRA Sprint Car Series returns for the first time in over a decade! 🔥 These lightning-fast machines are ready to light up the track at Jacksonville Speedway! 💨🏆 📍 Jacksonville Speedway 📅 Friday, June 13 🕔 Gates open at 5 PM 🏎️ Sprint Car hot laps at 6 PM 🚦 Local class hot laps at 6:30 PM 💥 Racing starts at 7 PM Also on the track: ⚙️ MARA Midgets 🚗 Street Stocks ⚡ Micros 🎟️ Admission: 👤 Adults: $25 👦 Ages 11–18: $5 🧒 Kids 10 & under: FREE It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! ✨ Get ready to bring the crew and soak up the sights and sounds of race night in Jacksonville! 📍 Find more events and plan your trip at jacksonvilleil.org #jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois

🚗 Happening THIS Saturday! 🚗

Get ready—this Saturday, June 14th, the Morton Ave. Misfits are bringing the excitement back to Downtown Jacksonville for the 29th Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show & Cruise! It’s a full day of fun for car lovers, families, and anyone looking for a great time. 😊

🕗 8am – 3pm: Judged Car Show
More than 20 classes, custom First Place Awards, and an awesome lineup of vehicles! $20 to enter or $5 to display only. Don’t forget—the pedal car class is back for the kids!
Plus, enjoy food vendors, live music, crafts, and door prizes throughout the day. 🎉

🌇 5pm – 9pm: Car Cruise
End the day with a cruise along Morton Ave.—open to all vehicles with no entry fee. It’s a tradition that grows every year, and it’s always a highlight of the summer! 🚘

Follow Morton Ave Misfits on Facebook for updates and let us know if you’ll be there!

We’ll see you in Jacksonville this Saturday! 😊

#jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois

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🚗 Happening THIS Saturday! 🚗 Get ready—this Saturday, June 14th, the Morton Ave. Misfits are bringing the excitement back to Downtown Jacksonville for the 29th Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show & Cruise! It’s a full day of fun for car lovers, families, and anyone looking for a great time. 😊 🕗 8am – 3pm: Judged Car Show More than 20 classes, custom First Place Awards, and an awesome lineup of vehicles! $20 to enter or $5 to display only. Don’t forget—the pedal car class is back for the kids! Plus, enjoy food vendors, live music, crafts, and door prizes throughout the day. 🎉 🌇 5pm – 9pm: Car Cruise End the day with a cruise along Morton Ave.—open to all vehicles with no entry fee. It’s a tradition that grows every year, and it’s always a highlight of the summer! 🚘 Follow Morton Ave Misfits on Facebook for updates and let us know if you’ll be there! We’ll see you in Jacksonville this Saturday! 😊 #jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois

🎣 Grab the kids and join the fun at the Kiwanis Take Me Fishing Event!
🗓 Saturday, June 14, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Morgan Lake at Nichols Park (near the park maintenance building)

This free event is open to children ages 3 to 15, divided into age groups for friendly competition. 🎉
✔ All species of fish count
✔ Awards for top 3 in each group
✔ No entry fee
✔ Every participant receives a gift
✔ A photo booth will be available — bring your camera! 📸

🎣 Poles and equipment support provided by Kiwanis if needed. Check-in begins at the picnic shelter near the playground.

📧 Pre-registration encouraged — email: [email protected]
A great way to kick off your weekend and get outside!

#jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois

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🎣 Grab the kids and join the fun at the Kiwanis Take Me Fishing Event! 🗓 Saturday, June 14, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Morgan Lake at Nichols Park (near the park maintenance building) This free event is open to children ages 3 to 15, divided into age groups for friendly competition. 🎉 ✔ All species of fish count ✔ Awards for top 3 in each group ✔ No entry fee ✔ Every participant receives a gift ✔ A photo booth will be available — bring your camera! 📸 🎣 Poles and equipment support provided by Kiwanis if needed. Check-in begins at the picnic shelter near the playground. 📧 Pre-registration encouraged — email: k.takemefishing@yahoo.com A great way to kick off your weekend and get outside! #jacksonvilleil #middleofeverything #enjoyillinois