1996: 30th Reunion
July 24 - July 26
Mall bangs, mixed tapes, Boyz II Men, MTV, rolled jeans and Friends. It’s 30 years since we graduated, let’s get together to celebrate it. Save the Date! July 24–25, 2026, Quincy, Illinois We survived dial-up… We can survive 30 years. Complete the Google Form to let us know you are coming.
Friday, July 24, 2026 | Blues in The Park
Casual hangout at Blues in the Park. BYOB and BYOB-C (blanket or chair). Families welcome. Local vendors will be around the square if you’re looking for food. After Blues, adults are welcome to head to Josh Klitz’s bar Hooligan’s Tavern (743 S. 10th Street).
LOCATION: Blues in the Park | Washington Park | Quincy, IL TIME: 5:30-7:30PM – Blues in the Park starts at 5:30 PM COST: No cost
Saturday, July 25, 2026
QHS Tour | 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Quincy Senior High School | 3322 Maine Street | Quincy, IL TIME: 1:00 PM COST: No cost
The Dock | 5:00-8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Dock | 1021 Bonansinga Drive | Quincy, IL TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 PM COST: $25/person
Adults only. BBQ catered from Princess Cary’s FatBacks. For reunion tickets, please Venmo $25 per person to Laura Ott Williams @qhs-class-of-96 and include your (maiden) name in the message. This ticket covers food and venue. Cash only bar for drinks (The Dock does not accept credit cards).
*Parking might be tight with the concert next door. Carpool if possible and park in The Dock’s NORTH lot.
Blues Traveler Live in Concert | 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Lincoln Park | 1231 Bonansinga Drive | Quincy, IL TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 PM COST: $40 plus fees
Leave your car at The Dock, we will just stroll over to the concert. Buy General Admission Concert Tickets for your party. We have a tent reserved for our reunion. Tickets are $40 plus fees.
Questions?
If you have any questions, reach out to Heather (Hulsen) Klaus at [email protected].
Class Circle Challenge
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Class of 1996 Circle Challenge
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