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Can you guess #SummerofLumber?

By Kristen Bonk
February 09, 2016
Sporting Events

Have you noticed some of our posts mentioned getting ready for the Summer of Lumber? Can you guess the BIG EVENT coming to Chicago Southland during this #SummerofLumber?

Check out the social media posts below and let us know what you think the big event is by emailing Kristen@VisitChicagoSouthland.com or send us a direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

The first three people to guess correctly will receive a a swag bag as well as a $50 gift card to help you get ready for the Summer of Lumber.

Work off yesterday’s big meal & prepare for a big event coming to Chicago Southland. #SummerofLumber #OptOutside

Need help cutting your holiday tree? Something big is coming to #ChicagoSouthland that can help! #SummerofLumber

We prefer these logs to Yule logs to prepare for the big event coming to Chicago Southland. #SummerofLumber

Happy Holidays from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff! We’re preparing for a big event coming to Chicago Southland. #SummerofLumber

During Winter Break, bring kids to Children's Museum in Oak Lawn or KidsWork Children's Museum in Frankfort to prepare for #SummerofLumber in Chicago Southland.

Start the #NewYear off right with the Lumberjack Slam at Mokena, IL @DennysDiner to prepare for the #SummerofLumber!

Keep up your #NewYearsResolution by carrying around lumber in #ChicagoSouthland. #MondayMotivation #SummerofLumber

Jan 23rd is “Measure Your Feet Day," so you should visit Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park in University Park to measure your feet against Paul’s for #SummerofLumber.

Jan 29

Toughen up in this weather with #flannel to prepare for the #SummerofLumber announcement soon. #ChicagoSouthland

Plan to celebrate the #SummerofLumber announcement soon with a Broad Axe from @granitecity Food & Brewery in the @villageoforlandpark. #ChicagoSouthland #OrlandPark

Think you know what BIG EVENT is coming to the Chicago Southland? Email Kristen@VisitChicagoSouthland.com or send us a direct message on Facebook or Twitter.

The first three people to guess correctly will receive a a swag bag as well as a $50 gift card to help you get ready for the Summer of Lumber.