Press release from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau: Are you ready to accept the challenge? Friday, May 4 – 5, 2018 the Scott Safety Firefighter Combat Challenge is coming to the Chicago Southland at the North Metra lot, 18001 W. 80th Ave. in Tinley Park. The coordinated efforts of the Tinley Park Fire Department Firefighter’s Association and Village of Tinley Park are what brought back this exciting community-minded event. The Firefighter Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession’s rigors to the public. Read more. For more information about this event, visit their website or facebook page. Be sure to bring the entire family to the event for some of the fun amenities like the equipment exhibits and kiddie rides along with the entertainment listed below:
Friday Music by St. Jimmy (Green Day Tribute) & Don’t Speak (No Doubt Tribute), Food, Beverage, & Beer Tent 5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival from 5:00 –10:00 p.m. Challenge will run from 4:00 p.m. – until it’s completed
Saturday Music by 7th Heaven, Food, Beverage, and Beer Tent from 12 – 10 p.m. Carnival from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Challenge will run from 12:00 Noon – until it’s completed