Fest, llinois State Fair,
Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave (Bus I-55 to Rt 4-Vet's Pkway and Browning Rd), Springfield, Map,
http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/index.php
  
Adults 13 and older: $3, Children (12 and younger): FREE,
Senior Citizens (60 and older): $2, Vehicle Parking: (Single day): $7,
August 14 - Veterans' Day (Veterans with identification and their families): FREE,
August 15 - Senior Citizens' Day Seniors (60 and older): FREE,
August 21 - Family Day - Violence Prevention Day General Admission: $2, |
Illinois State Fair August 12-21, 2005 (8/11/05 Preview Day!)
Sat 8/20/05 7p World Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com
Illinois State Fair, Top of the Capital Building, http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/events/05dailyschedule.pdf |
Fest, Jamboree,
Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Rd (3 blks W of Rt 53), Bolingbrook, 630-226-8415,
630-226-8400,
http://www.bolingbrook.com http://www.jfgdesigns.com/bolingbrook
http://www.willontheweb.com/fests.html Thu-Sun |
| Thu 8/18/05 |
6-6:45p Dance Force, 6-10p Activities - Hi Striker 18, Point Zone, Bungee 1st Down, Climbing Wall, Scenic Train
Ride Sponsored by Bolingbrook Park District
6-10p Karaoke, 7-7:50p Dave Rudolph Show, 8-10p Movie on the Hill - "Daddy Daycare" Pop Corn will be
given out by the Dupage Township to everyone attending the movie |
| Fri 8/19/05 |
7:30-9p ARRA:
http://www.arraweb.com
9:30-11p Lounge Puppets:
http://www.loungepuppets.com |
| Sat 8/20/05 |
12N-5p Craft Show, Chamber of Commerce Expo, 5-6:30p Lisa René Band http://www.lisa-rene.com,
7-8:30p Rewired:
http://www.rewired1.com , 9-11p
Ides Of March: http://www.theidesofmarch.com |
| Sun 8/21/05 |
10-4p Car Show, 10-6p Craft Show, 2:30-4p The
Business: http://thebusinesslive.com (13 piece w/horn section, R&B and Latin,), 4:30-6p Rock of Ages, 6:30-8p The Buckinghams: http://thebuckinghams.com |
Concert in the Park, Chamber of Commerce, Breidert's Green, Kansas
St, Frankfort, 815-469-2227,
http://www.frankfortchamber.com http://www.frankfortchamber.com/events/concerts.asp |
2005 will be the eighteenth year the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Concert on the Green Committee has organized
and brought to the community professional and varied Sunday evening concerts in the community park. Concerts are
offered every Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Breidert Green in the center of Frankfort's Historic District,
from Father's Day until the end of August. Please bring your lawn chairs and a blanket. Admission is free.
Please note for 2005, again there will be special afternoon concerts, July 24, that will have added performances.
Calling it our "Frankfort Artist's ", concerts will be scheduled on Sunday, beginning at noon. The Concert
Committee has been approached by local artists and this event is giving them an avenue to showcase their talents.
Special contributors for the concerts are Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Park District,
IL Arts Council, a state agency, and numerous businesses and individual contributors. |
| Sun 8/21/05 |
Strait Southern (Country) |
Concert in the Park, Music In The
Park and Cars under the Stars, Town Center Park (corner of Center and Green), Bensenville, 630-594-1190,
Back by popular demand, Music in the Park will feature all the great sounds of summer along with an opportunity
to view up to 200 Classic Cars every Wednesday night. Family entertainment every week includes Carriage and Fire
Truck Rides, Clowns and Caricatures. Summer fare concession items available.Call Community Events for more information:
630-594-1190. Over 100 Classic Cars on display and competing for Best of Show $100,
Food provided by Two Chefs of Bensenville, Soft Drinks and water provided by St. Bedes Church, St. Charles Boremeo
Church, Popcorn provided by the Village of Bensenville Rotary Club
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fire Truck Rides, Clowns, Character Artist, Carriage Rides, All Activites are FREE!
http://www.bensenville.il.us http://www.bensenville.il.us/Events/MusicInTheParkasp.asp
June 29 to August 31 7:30-9p |
| Wed 8/24/05 |
7:30-9p Big John Howell & The Born to Boogie Band http://www.bigjohnhowell.com
(country/rock), |
Fest, Addison Days, Lake
St & Kennedy Dr, (1/2 way between Routes 53 & 83), Addison,
http://www.addisonadvantage.org/ComingEvents.htm
http://www.addisonadvantage.org/pdf/CommDays05.pdf,
Thu-Sun, |
| Thu 8/25/05 |
6-8p Miss Addison Fashion Show, 8:30p Deja Vu Band: http://www.dejavuband.com |
| Fri 8/26/05 |
5p A.T.H.S. Orch., 6p Music Segue, 8p Bert Cattoni Band,
10-11:30p Deluxury:
http://www.deluxury.com |
| Sat 8/27/05 |
12-7:30p Local
?? 8p New Time!
BRITBEAT: http://www.britbeat.com
(Beatles Tribute Band)
(I can not verify the these time changes - DZM)
?? 9:30p Classic Rock All Stars: http://www.classicrockallstars.com |
| Sun 8/28/05 |
3p RJO Band, 6p Fabulous Murry Brothers, 4-8p M&R (DJ),
8p The Legends: http://www.thelegends.net |
 Concert in the Park, Oak
Park, Lee & Ottawa (SW of Harlem & Dempster, N on Ottawa off Main,), Niles, 847-967-6633,
Directions,
“Pack the Park” Niles Park District will be offering free family concerts at Oak Park on Friday evenings in August.
Children’s entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. with main stage performance at 7:30 p.m. Food will be available for
a nominal fee at all concerts. Pack up the lawn chairs or blankets and bring the whole family out to enjoy the
summer sounds in the park. Please note alcoholic beverages are not allowed on park grounds. http://www.niles-parks.org/WinterSpecialEvents.htm |
| Fri 8/26/05 |
6:30-7:15p Paul’s Backyard a fun, interactive concert for kids. Paul and Kitty perform their own music.
P.S. Kitty is a pink costume character.
7:30-9p 215 West has an amazing repertoire of all time favorites ranging from
Motown, Top 40, Latin Dance, 50’s Rock, Classic Rock 70’s Disco and a bit of Chicago - style Blues. The music is
excellent and their enthusiasm is infectious. |
Fest, Centennial Summer Celebration,
Hillside 1905-2005 : 100 Years of Living the American Dream!
Commons Park, Hillside Ave & Washington St, (2M N of I-290, 2 blk W of Wolf & 1 blk N of Butterfield),
Hillside, 708-449-6450, http://hillside-il.org/centennial
http://www.hillside-il.org Map,
http://www.hillside-il.org/?category=events&subcategory=taste,
Free: All concert and centennial events are free of cost with no gate or entrance fee Concert goers are encouraged
to bring their own chairs because seating is limited. |
  
Found some photos on the Taste of Hillside web site
of The DanZman
with The Lengends & New Colony Six
from past years. |
| Thu 8/25/05 |
Concerts Under the Big Top
7:30p Lisa René Band http://www.lisa-rene.com, |
| Fri 8/26/05 |
Concerts Under the Big Top
7:30p Ides Of March:
http://www.theidesofmarch.com |
| Sat 8/27/05 |
Concerts Under the Big Top
7:30p The Buckinghams:
http://thebuckinghams.com |
| Sun 8/28/05 |
Taste of Hillside Great Food from Hillside Restaurants
12:30p Puttin’ on the Hits (Games and Fun), 1p TBA, 3p
The Fairlanes:
http://www.thefairlanesband.com
, 5p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com 7:30p The Legendary…CHI-LITES |
Fest, Downtown Palatine Street,
Slade St from Plum Grove Rd to Smith St, Palatine, 847-359-9050,
mailto:streetfest@palatine.il.us http://www.palatine.il.us/streetfest/music.htm
Fri-Sun |
| Fri 8/26/05 |
6-8p family entertainment Dance All Night at Towne Square
5:30-6:45p Old School
7:30-8:45p The Monarchs
9:30-11:30p Fabulous Thunderbirds: http://www.fabulousthunderbirds.com |
| Sat 8/27/05 |
11a-8p family entertainment Dance All Night at Towne Square -
1:30-2p Jesse White Tumblers, 7:15-8:15p Sabala Dance Ensemble Performance
11a-6p Dan Saura Trio (jazz ambiance) at Top Deck Art Fair - top floor of the parking deck adjacent to the train
station.
12N-1p Those Funny Little People
1:30-2:45p Jim Gill
3:30-4:45p Ralph's World
5:30-6:45p Catfight http://www.catfightband.com
7:30-8:45p Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel
9:30-11:30p Cracker |
| Sun 8/28/05 |
11a-6p family entertainment Dance All Night at Towne Square -
12:30-2p Mariachi Morelos during Chili Cook off, ?? T.B.A. 6-7p,
11a-6p Dan Saura Trio (jazz ambiance) at Top Deck Art Fair - top floor of the parking deck adjacent to the train
station.
1:30-3p Backyard Tire Fire
3:45-5:15p Dave Tamkin
6-8p Marcia Ball |
Fest, Baumann Park, 300 S. Walnut & State (S W of I-90
and Rt 20, S Mill Rd X?? to State), Cherry Valley, 815-332-2244,
 
http://www.cherryvalley.org http://www.valleydays.com,
http://www.valleydays.com/schedule.html, http://www.valleydays.com/location.html
$3 for entrance button - good for entire weekend
Fri 5p-12:30a, Sat 12N-12:30a, Sun 12N-6p, |
| Fri 8/26/05 |
8-11p (Show Tent) Drug Free Dance with Sound Explosion
9p-12M (Main Stage) Fabulous Janes: http://www.fabjanes.com |
| Sat 8/27/05 |
8-11p (Show Tent) Drug Free Dance with Sound Explosion
12:45-2:30p (Main Stage) Moon Dogs (Fun Rocking Oldies)
3:15-5p (Main Stage) X51 (Power Pop/Rock)
6-8p (Main Stage) Beggars Banquet (Rolling Stones Tribute)
9p-12M (Main Stage) Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com |
| Sun 8/28/05 |
12:15-1:45p (Main Stage) Southern Heritage (Country Rock)
2:45-4:30p (Main Stage) Steve Stapler & The Psychobilly Band
5:30-7p (Main Stage) Earl Thomas Conley (Country) |
Concert in the Park, Chamber of Commerce, Breidert's Green, Kansas
St, Frankfort, 815-469-2227,
http://www.frankfortchamber.com http://www.frankfortchamber.com/events/concerts.asp |
2005 will be the eighteenth year the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Concert on the Green Committee has organized
and brought to the community professional and varied Sunday evening concerts in the community park. Concerts are
offered every Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Breidert Green in the center of Frankfort's Historic District,
from Father's Day until the end of August. Please bring your lawn chairs and a blanket. Admission is free.
Please note for 2005, again there will be special afternoon concerts, July 24, that will have added performances.
Calling it our "Frankfort Artist's ", concerts will be scheduled on Sunday, beginning at noon. The Concert
Committee has been approached by local artists and this event is giving them an avenue to showcase their talents.
Special contributors for the concerts are Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Park District,
IL Arts Council, a state agency, and numerous businesses and individual contributors. |
| Sun 8/28/05 |
Outcasts (Big Band) |
Concert in the Park, Music In The
Park and Cars under the Stars, Town Center Park (corner of Center and Green), Bensenville, 630-594-1190,
Back by popular demand, Music in the Park will feature all the great sounds of summer along with an opportunity
to view up to 200 Classic Cars every Wednesday night. Family entertainment every week includes Carriage and Fire
Truck Rides, Clowns and Caricatures. Summer fare concession items available.Call Community Events for more information:
630-594-1190. Over 100 Classic Cars on display and competing for Best of Show $100,
Food provided by Two Chefs of Bensenville, Soft Drinks and water provided by St. Bedes Church, St. Charles Boremeo
Church, Popcorn provided by the Village of Bensenville Rotary Club
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Fire Truck Rides, Clowns, Character Artist, Carriage Rides, All Activites are FREE!
http://www.bensenville.il.us http://www.bensenville.il.us/Events/MusicInTheParkasp.asp
June 29 to August 31 7:30-9p |
| Wed 8/31/05 |
7:30-9p Herman's Hermits
with Peter Noone:
http://www.peternoone.com http://www.hermanshermits.com
Special feature for the evening Ice Cream Social Night Sponsored by Sherman's Ice Cream of South Haven, Michigan |
Fest, On The Waterfront,
Rockford,
http://www.onthewaterfront.com http://www.onthewaterfront.com/otw_music.htm
Map, |
| Buttons:(Pic above) Admission to the Festival is by button. Each button is good for all 3 days (at most AMCORE
Banks in the Burbs). What a value! $12 in advance /$14
at the gate. Children 9-12 are $9 in advance and at the gate;
Children 8 and under are free. |
MILLER LITE GREAT LAWN
The Miller Lite Great Lawn has a reserved seating section and a general admission seating area. Seats within the
reserved seating area provide an upclose view with a reserved seat; all reserved seats are purchased with a ticket
through the MetroCentre Ticket Outlets. General admission seating is considered the back lawn area behind the reserved
seating. Tickets are required for general admission on Thursday for the Opening Night Concert - admission buttons
are not valid until Friday. Access to the back lawn area is by Festival button Friday - Sunday. Picnic tables are
available in the back lawn, and patrons can bring their own lawn chairs. Coolers are not permitted. |
| Wed 8/31/05 |
(Miller Lite Great Lawn) 7:30p Rockford Symphony Soiree, Reserve Seat Adv: $22.50,
G Adm (lawn): $10.00, Special Note: G Adm (lawn) is available for $3 with an On The Waterfront button only at the
MetroCentre box office. |
| Thu 9/1/05 |
(Miller Lite Great Lawn) 7:30p Alice
Cooper http://www.alicecooper.com,
9:30p Cheap Trick: http://www.cheaptrick.com Presented by Classic Rock 95.3 |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(Miller Lite Great Lawn) 9:30p Dierks Bentley (country) Presented
by Q98.5
(WTVO Oasis Stage) 7:15p Cheap Chicks, |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
(WTVO Oasis Stage) 11:30a The
Legends: http://www.thelegends.net, 10p Poco,
(SBC Yellow Pages Stage) 9:45p Catfight http://www.catfightband.com
(Miller Lite Great Lawn) 7:30p John Wait, 9:30p Dennis DeYoung (Styx), Presented
by B103 |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
(WTVO Oasis Stage) 11:30a British
Export: http://www.britishexport.com, 2:30p The New Invaders:
http://www.newinvaders.com, 5:45p Missing Links, 9p The Spinners, |
| (Verizon Wireless Left Bank Stage) 8p The Brooks Family Reunion - Lonnie Brooks: http://www.lonniebrooks.com Ronnie Baker Brooks: http://www.ronniebakerbrooks.com
(Son of Lonnie Brooks: www.lonniebrooks.com,) Wayne
Baker Brooks: Schedule, (Son of Lonnie Brooks:
www.lonniebrooks.com,) |
| (Miller Lite Great Lawn) 7p Better Than Ezra, 9:15p Lifehouse, |
Fest, 35th
Schaumburg Septemberfest, Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Rd,
(nr Summit, Betwn Plum Grove & Roselle Rd.), Schaumburg, 847-923-3636,
 
http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/fest, or http://SEPTEMBERFEST.ORG, Sat 10a-10p, Sun 9a-10p, Mon 9a-9p, |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
12N Poplar Creek Country Club - Miss Septemberfest Crowning Ceremony Luncheon
Sponsored by the Schaumburg-Hoffman Rotary Club
5:30p Kick-Off Party Schaumburg
Marriott - 50 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg
Admission is free and the public is invited
Sponsored by the Schaumburg Marriott. Dance in the Marriott’s lakeside tents to celebrate the official
beginning of Septemberfest.
The hotel will provide food in return for coupons available in the Septemberfest
program which is included in the August issue of the Cracker Barrel which will be mailed to all Schaumburg
residents. Additional food will be available for a small charge.
Food will be served until 7:30 All beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
will be offered at reduced prices until 7:30
Village President Al Larson, members of the Village Board, the Septemberfest
Committee, as well as Miss Septemberfest and her Court will be on-hand to meet with guests.
(This is a Cool Garden Party, That ends at Dusk about 8:30p - DZM) |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
10a-12N Free rides
for persons with disabilities (To register, please contact Schaumburg Township Disabled Services at 847-884-0030.
Patrons must register prior to the festival.) Sponsored by All Star Amusement Co., Inc.
10a-5p Arts & Crafts - Sponsored by Home Improvements USA
11a-10p Taste of Schaumburg -
Sponsored by Answer Wireless/U.S. Cellular |
(Daily Herald Stage)
10:30-11:30a Schaumburg Park District Dance Troupe, 12N-1p Golden’s School of Dance,
1:15-2:15pDave Rudolf (Children’s Performer), 2:30-3p District 54 Keller Band, 3:15-3:45p District 54 Eisenhower
Band, 4-4:30p District 54 Early Instructional Music Students, 4:30-5p Schaumburg
Park District Adult Chorus,
5:30p WARP: http://www.warpmusic.net
(50's, 60's and 70's) |
| (Chicago Tribune Dining Tent)
12N-1p Frank Birdsall (Children’s
Performer), 2-4p Denny
Diamond (Neil Diamond & More), |
(Main Stage) 5-6p & 6:30-7:30p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com
(Retro, College Rock & More), 8:30-10p
The Fixx, 10p
Fireworks Display! |
Fest, 35th
Schaumburg Septemberfest, Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, Schaumburg Rd,
(nr Summit, Betwn Plum Grove & Roselle Rd.), Schaumburg, 847-923-3636, |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
10a-5p Arts & Crafts - Sponsored by SBC, 11a-10p Taste of Schaumburg - Sponsored by Doctors for Visual Freedom |
| (Daily Herald Stage)
11a-12N Schaumburg Park District Time Travelers Theatre Ensemble, 12N-1p Dorothy’s Dancing Unlimited, 1-2p Rob
Russ (Magician), 2-2:30p Jazzercise Dance Show, 2:30-3p District 54 Frost Band, 3:30-4p District 54 Addams Band,
4:30-5p Schaumburg Park District Irish Step Dancing, 5:30-6:30p The Schaumburg Prince-ipals
(Blues band featuring the Prince of Schaumburg Germany), |
| (Chicago Tribune Dining Tent)
10-11a Chicago Tribune “Good Eating Cooking Demo”, 12N-1p Frank Birdsall (Children’s Performer),
2-4p Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, |
| (Main Stage) 6-7:15p Ronnie
Rice: http://www.ronnierice.com, 8:30-10p David Cassidy, 10p Fireworks Display! |
Mon 9/5/05
Labor Day! |
10a Parade - (Moves south to north on Summit Dr from Wise Rd to Stockport Lane)
9a-5p Arts & Crafts - Sponsored by International Academy of Design & Technology Schaumburg,
9a- 9p Not-for-Profit Day!
Food & beverages - Sponsored by Alexian Brothers Hospital Network,
3p W.A.C.O. Boat Race - Pond |
(Daily Herald Stage)
8:30-9:30a Free Jazzercise Class Open to the Public,
12N-1pThaddeus Rex (Children’s Performer), 1-2p Mike Mauthe (Magician), 2-2:15p Parade Awards, 2:30-3p District
54 Combined Orchestra, 3-3:30p District 54 Mead Band, 3:30-4p Schaumburg Park District Folk Guitar, 4-4:30p Schaumburg
Park District Hapkido Demo, 5:30-7p Maggie Speaks (Rock & Roll), |
| (Chicago Tribune Dining Tent)
12N-1p Ken Schultz (Children’s Performer), 2:30 to 4:30p Take Five (a
cappella), |
| (Main Stage) 4-5p & 5:30-6:30p The
Ragtops: http://www.theragtops.com
50's and 60's w/ sax player (The
Incognitos: http://www.theincognitos.com), 7:30-9p The Chicago Rat Pack, 9p Fireworks Display! |
Fest, Keepawtaw Days,
Metra Lot - Main Street & New Ave (Downtown, Under Lemont St. Bridge), Lemont, 630-415-2515,
 
http://www.lemontjaycees.org http://www.lemont.il.us
http://www.lemont.il.us/Events_JAS2005.htm
Daily $2 admission after 6p, Beer Garden 21+ after 6p,
Fri 6-11 p, Sat-Sun 12N-11p, Sponsored by Lemont Jaycees 630-257-2423,
(Thanks for the info Tim - DZM) |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(Family Stage) 7-10p Black Tie Entertainment
D.J. & Karaoke
(Beer Garden Stage) 6:30-8:30p 24 ELSINOR - Late 70's & 80's Rock, 9-11:30p 215 West http://www.215west.com
- Party Rock, |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
(Family Stage) 7-10p Black Tie Entertainment
D.J. & Karaoke
(Beer Garden Stage) 3:30-5:30p JAMILYA - A regional band playing Original Alternative Rock,
6-8:30p "PHIVE" - Lemont's Very Own, 9-11:30p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
(Family Stage) 7-10p Black Tie Entertainment
D.J. & Karaoke
(Beer Garden Stage) 12N-2:30p BRUCE KOROSA, A Polka Band 3-5:30p
The Neverly Brothers:
http://www.theneverlybrothers.com (Everly Brothers,
Buddy Holly), 6-8:30p 1ST STREET - 70's, 80's & 90's Rock, 9-11:30p
Person to Person: http://www.thep2pband.com (80's Arena
Rock) - '80's & 90's Greatest Hits, One of the Suburbs' Best |
Mon 9/5/05
Labor Day! |
1-3p KEEPATAW DAYS PARADE, (Beer Garden Stage) 3-6p THE SURFERS
- Regional Band Playing Surf & Beach Hits, 6:30-8:30p The
Cruisers: http://www.angelfire.com/pro/frigo, ( 50's-70's Classic Dance Rock) - The Best in Rock & Roll, 6-9p
LAST BLAST Carnival Rides for $10 |
| Fest, 14th Riverfront,
Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd, (3M W of Elburn (Rt 47), N of Rt 34, S on Game Farm Rd), Yorkville, 630-553-4348,http://www.yorkville.il.us/hometown_fair/index.htm, |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(main stage) 7-10p Hednwest Rock'n Roll and R&B |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
9a-4p Yorkville Junior Women's Club Fine Arts and Craft Show, Town Square Park, Rt. 47. Rain or shine. Food
available.
(main stage) 1-2:30p Bob West “Elvis” Trib,
4:30-6:30p Howard & The White Boys: http://howardandthewhiteboys.net 7-10p Fabulous Janes: http://www.fabjanes.com |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
12N-5p PRIDE AND JOY V CAR SHOW 1-2p Jessie White Tumblers,
(main stage) 2-4p Yorkville's American Legion Big Band, 4:30-6:30p Michael Heaton
Bluejean rock, 7-10p Hi
Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com
(classic rock) Suburban NiteLife Best of the 'Burbs contest 2005 For the
3rd straight year, you voted us: #1 Rock band - #1 Male Front for a Band (vocalist) |
Fest, 40th Last Fling,
Main St & Jackson Ave along the Riverwalk, Downtown Naperville,
 
http://www.lastfling.org http://www.naperjaycees.org/lastfling/on_stage.html
http://www.naperjaycees.org/lastfling/directions.html
Directions: Travel south on Naperville Rd (past Ogden Ave and then Plank Road), Turn right (west) on Chicago/Maple
Ave, Follow Chicago Ave into downtown Naperville, Parking: City Parking Garage on your right just before Washington
St Fri 5-11p, Sat 10a-11p, Sun 10a-11p, Mon 10a-6p, |
Note from the web site: Friday only tickets available
at Java & Juice until 5pm.
Friday September 2nd. Tickets $10.00 while supplies last - Starting at 5pm on Friday tickets for Edward Hospital
Stage will be on sale at all Carnival Ticket Booths.
Tickets will be $5.00 for a FOR A LIMITED TIME. After that, they return to the regular price of $10 each. Kids
ages 3 to 11 are always $5.00 and children under 3 are always FREE!
Don't wait to get your tickets, as these concerts tend to sell out pretty quickly! However, if tickets for Friday,
Saturday and Sunday are still available Labor Day Weekend, the remainder will be for sale at all Jaycees LAST FLING
carnival booths for the regular price of $10 each.
No tickets are needed for Monday at Edward Stage and the Windwalkers Stage is FREE all weekend! |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(TICKETS REQUIRED
EDWARD Stage - bottom of Rotary Hill) 6p Deluxury: http://www.deluxury.com,
8p Kansas http://www.kansasband.com |
| (FREE WINDWALKERS
stage - Jackson St) 6p Downtown
Charlie Brown, 8-10p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic rock) Suburban NiteLife Best of the 'Burbs contest 2005 For the 3rd straight
year, you voted us: #1 Rock band - #1 Male Front for a Band (vocalist) |
| Sat 9/03/05 |
(TICKETS REQUIRED
EDWARD Stage - bottom of Rotary Hill) 4p Anne Harris, 6p Wayne Baker Brooks: Schedule, (Son of Lonnie Brooks:
www.lonniebrooks.com,),
8p Big Head Todd and the Monsters http://www.bigheadtodd.com/index.shtml |
| (FREE WINDWALKERS
stage - Jackson St) 2p Highland, 4p
Cirrus Falcon, 6p Bert Cattoni,
8p Kimi Hayes Band:
http://www.kimihayes.com |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
(TICKETS REQUIRED
EDWARD Stage - bottom of Rotary Hill) 4p Kraig Kenning, 6p Bottle of Justus, 8p Collective Soul http://www.collectivesoul.com |
| (FREE WINDWALKERS
stage - Jackson St) 2p Joe's Garage,
4p Josh Holmes, 6p Insomnia, 8p Duke
Tumatoe & The Power Trio http://www.duketumatoe.com (Rock n' Blues Guitar) |
Mon 9/5/05
Labor Day! |
(FREE CONCERT DAY
EDWARD Stage - bottom of Rotary Hill)
2p Backyard Tire Fire, 4p Cowboy Mouth http://www.cowboymouth.com
- sponsored by: 95.9 The River, Braconi's Restaurant and Pizzia, and SBC,
Cowboy Mouth will still be performing after this week’s tragedy in New Orleans.
Help us in wishing that their friends and families are safe from harm. |
| (FREE WINDWALKERS
stage - Jackson St) 2p Old Plank All Stars, 4p Michael Heaton, |
Fest, Buffalo Grove Days,
Lake-Cook Rd & Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove,
http://www.vbg.org/SPECIALEVENTS/index.htm,
http://www.vbg.org/pdf/BGDAYS.pdf |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(Beer Tent) 6p Wild Rice, 10:30p Cover Gurl, |
| (main stage) 7p Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band, 9p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
11a-6p Arts and Crafts Fair, 10a-6p Business Fair,
(Craft Aera) 2p Mexican
Folkore Dance Troup, 3:30p Barefoot
Hawiians, 4:30p A-Z Ent., |
| (Beer Tent) 1p Talismen, 3p Park Ave, 4:15p Matt Wolf,
5:30p Whitey O'Day, 10:30p Live Band Karaoke, |
(main stage) 7:30p The
White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com
(main stage) 9:15p American
English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
8-11:30a Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 11a-6p Arts and Crafts Fair, 10a-6p Business Fair, 1p Parade,
(Craft Aera) 2p Trinty
Irish Dancers, 3:15p Mobile Music, 4:45p BG
Canine Demo, 5:30p Sweet Pea & Alex, |
| (Beer Tent) 2p Joan Hammel, 3p Route 66: http://www.melodymp.com
(40’s-80’s Lady Cappella Quartet), 4:30p Phil Jacobson, 6p
Bopology: http://www.bopology.com 9:45p Mystriss, |
| (main stage) 7:30p JRL
& The Legends: http://www.thelegends.net 9:15p Fireworks Display! |
Mon 9/5/05
Labor Day! |
Family Day! No Rock!
10a-12N Fun & Fun for Persons w/Disablities Call 847-808-5555 x14 for info.
11a-4p Arts and Crafts Fair, 11a-5p Business
Fair, |
Fest, Summer Sunset,
Sunset Park, 5200 Miller and Albrecht Roads, Lake In The Hills, 847-533-9991, (Miller x's Lakewood N of Lakewood
& Algonquin-Rt 62, W of Randall Rd & Algonquin-Rt 62), Map,
  
http://www.summersunsetfest.com http://www.summersunsetfest.com/Concerts.htm
http://www.lith.org |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
6:30p PopRoxx http://www.poproxx.com 9p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
6:30p BRITBEAT:
http://www.britbeat.com (Beatles Tribute
Band), 9p The Buckinghams: http://thebuckinghams.com |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
5:30p Hladish and Brown http://www.hladishandbrown.com
Eagles, Chicago, and Doobie Bros, 8p 215 West http://www.215west.com
Motown, Top 40's, 50’s Rock, Latin Dance, Swing, and Disco, Classic Rock, |
Fest, Taste of Melrose Park,
Civic Center, 1000 N 25th Ave (N of Lake St), Melrose Park, 708-450-0555, http://onestientertainment.com/pages/melrosepark/taste_of_melrose.htm,
Featuring Ethnic Foods Priced at $2 or less, Free parking will be available
along Lake St and in two lots at 25th Ave and Lake. Businesses on 25th will also make their lots available for
Taste-goers. |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(Wine Garden) 6:30p Patio-Daddy-o, 7:45p Karokee,
9p R-Gang: http://www.R-Gang.com |
| (Main Stage-Tent) 6p Bob Perna & Persistance, 7:45p Jimmy Damon, 9p Teri Crispino,
10:45p Cultural Music, |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
(Wine Garden) 3p Don Adams, 4:15p Frank Pisani, 9p R-Gang: http://www.R-Gang.com
Karokee, |
| (Main Stage-Tent) 1:30p Don Petra, 3p Jesse White Tumblers, 4:30p Hispanic Extravaganza, 6:15p Steve Hill / Kelsey Siebold,
7:30p Pat Capuzzi, 8:30p Tony Spavone
John Truncali, |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
(Wine Garden) 3p Take Five, 4:15p Danny Fox, 8p Sam Savage, Karaoke, |
| (Main Stage-Tent) 1:30p Frank Pellico, 3p Jesse White Tumblers & Emerald
Society, 5:45p Kelsey & Steve, 6:30p Kalii (Sue Palmer): http://www.kalii.com
(Country Pop/Rock) 8:15p Chicago Rat Pack, |
Blarney Island, Port O' Blarney,
27843 W. Grass Lake Rd (3.5M W. of 59), Antioch, 847-395-4122, http://www.blarneyisland.com
In 1992, Haley expanded to what is now the land base of operations for Blarney Island known as Port
of Blarney. The Port of Blarney is a year 'round restaurant and during the summer is an active marina, plus the
home to the Blarney Island's shuttle service. |
| Blarney Island is located in the middle of Grass Lake, one of the many lakes on the Chain-O-Lakes, in Antioch,
Illinois. However, don't worry if you don't own a boat or don't know anyone who does. The Port of Blarney offers
a Shuttle Service to transfer our customers to Blarney Island. |
| DJ to continue the party in between sets and after the band leaves the stage for the evening. |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
Pimp and Ho Party! 8p-12M Fabulous Janes: http://www.fabjanes.com |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
2-6p Rubber http://www.rubber-chicago.com, 7-10p ARRA:
http://www.arraweb.com |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
2-6p Modern Day Romeos http://www.moderndayromeos.com, 7-10p Too White Crew http://www.toowhitecrew.com, |
| Mon 9/5/05 |
Labor Day! 2-7p Bellevue Suite http://www.bellevuesuite.com, |
Fest, Taste of Polonia,
5216 W. Lawrence Ave & Milwaukee (W of x84 of I-90-Kennedy Exp), Chicago, 773-777-8898,
 
http://copernicusfdn.org http://copernicusfdn.org/home.php?dzial=9
http://copernicusfdn.org/images/newsletter/schedule.pdf
(Most other bands Polish Polka / Polish Pop / Hip-Hop Bands on all Stages) |
| Fri 9/2/05 |
(Jewel - Osco Stage) 6p Invisible Sun
Police Trib, Animation Rush
Trib, 8:30p Liverpool
Legends: http://www.liverpoollegends.com (Marty and Kevin past members of AE -DZM) and Stockwood ??, (Mancari
Stage) 9p Hetman rock, |
| Sat 9/3/05 |
(Jewel - Osco Stage) 6p Hetman Rock, 9p Think Floyd, (MidAmerica Bank Stage)
2p Mark Anthony Orch., 4:15p
Ron Smolen Big Band, (Mancari Stage) 6p Elevation: http://www.tribute2u2.com
(U2 trib) |
| Sun 9/4/05 |
(Jewel - Osco Stage) 2p Linsay Alexander
Blues, (Mancari Stage) 12N Eliminator ZZ Top Trib, 4:30p Beggers Babquet Stones Trib, |
| Mon 9/5/05 |
(Mancari Stage) 2:30p Daddy O's Rock'n'
Roll, 5p "Elvis"
Rick Saucedo: http://www.ricksaucedo.com 7:30p Prezence Lead Zeppelin Trib, |
Fest, Fall On The Green,
95th & Cook - 52 Ave, Oak Lawn, 708-636-4400,
http://www.villageofoaklawn.com http://www.villageofoaklawn.com/fall_on_the_green.htm
Gen. Info: mailto:cogrady@oaklawn-il.gov Fri-Sun, Seperate
Children's, Youth & Teen Areas (Nr Gazebo), Complete with Games, Events & Activties. |
| Fri 9/9/05 |
(Beer Garden) 6-8p Hurricane Gumbo: http://www.hurricanegumbo.net
Note from Hurricane Gumbo: Along with our friends from Abita beer!!!
Help support Louisiana economics and drink an Abita Friday! The brewery was pretty damaged and we are all trying
to help them get it back together.
(Main Stage) 8-9:30p The New Colony Six: http://www.newcolonysix.com
(Beer Garden) 9:30-11p Five Guys Named Moe: http://www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com |
| Sat 9/10/05 |
11a-7p (Dusk) Arts & Crafts Show, (Main Stage) 12N-1p OLCHS Marching
Band, 3-4p Kid's Hour - Royal Polynesian Review,
(Beer Garden) 1-3p
The Crabs, 4-6p Dennis Stella Experience, 7:30-8:30p Giggle Water, 10-11p Bernie Glim & Country
Roads,
(Main Stage) 6-7:30p BRITBEAT: http://www.britbeat.com
(Beatles Tribute Band)
(Main Stage) 8:30-10p Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com |
| Sun 9/11/05 |
11a-7p (Dusk) Arts & Crafts Show, 12N-1p (Main Stage) Trinity Irish
Dancers, 3-4p Military Jazz Band, 5-6:30p Teddy Lee Orchestra, (Beer Garden) 1-3p Guitar Red, 4-5p A Week Back,
6:30 - 8p Network, |
Fest, Oktoberfest,
Lions Park, 320 E. Wildwood (W of Rt 83 Off St.
Charles Rd Bwtn Villa Ave & Euclid Ave, Wildwood Ave on S), Villa Park,
630-834-8970, Thu & Fri
5-10p, Sat 11:30a-10:30p
 
http://www.vprd.org/okt.htm http://www.invillapark.com Map, |
| Thu 9/8/05 |
5-10p TEEN NIGHT - Battle of the Bands - Local Teen Bands |
| Fri 9/9/05 |
5-7p Family Dance Party!
Party Time DJ Service, Games & Prizes, 7p The
Legends: http://www.thelegends.net |
| Sat 9/10/05 |
12:15-12:45p Sky Dogz: Canine Frisbee, 1-2p The
Jesse White Tumbling Team, 1:30-2:15p The Magic & Illusions of Paul Lee & Co., 2:30-3p Discover
Dance Team Performance, 3:30-4:30p NEDSRA Animal Road Show, 4:30-7p The Alpiners, 8-10:30p
American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com |
Fest, 18th Annual DarienFest, Community Park, S of 71st, NW of Plainfield & Clarendon
Hills Rds (E of I-355, N of I-55, Btwn Cass & Rt 83, N of 75th & (Angled)-Plainfield), Darien, 630-655-6400, V.H. 630-852-5000
ext. 2, DCoC 630-968-0004,
  
http://www.darienchamber.com
Map: http://www.darienchamber.com/imgs/fest_locator.gif Fri-Sun http://www.darien.il.us Sat & Sun 12N-5p Craft Show, |
| Fri 9/9/05 |
(Main Stage) 6:15-8p
Infinity: http://www.Infinity2k.com 8:45-10:30p
Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com |
| (Festival Stage) 7-8p Carla Kosak, 8:45-10:45p AXIS |
| Sat 9/10/05 |
(Main Stage) 1:45-3:15p MR. MYERS, 4-5:30p GROOVER WASHINGTON, 6:15-8:15p
Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com 9-11p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic
rock) Suburban NiteLife Best of the 'Burbs contest 2005: #1 Rock band - #1 Male Front for a Band (vocalist) |
| (Festival Stage) 3-4:30p Second Best, 5:30-7:15p
Amber Falls Project, 8:15-10:15p Drizzle, |
| Sun 9/11/05 |
(Main Stage) 1:30-3:30p Howard
& The White Boys: http://howardandthewhiteboys.net 4-6p Jamestown Massacre:
http://www.jamestownmassacre.com
7-9p American English: http://www.americanenglishbeatles.com |
| (Festival Stage) 3:15-4:45p Bullet Called Life, 5:30-7p BMX Jazz, 7:30-9p Blue
Sunday, |
Fest, Worth Days,
7425 W 115th St, (2 BLKS West of Harlem), Worth, 708-448-7081,
http://www.villageofworth.com/Services/worthdays.htm
http://www.villageofworth.com/Clerk/WorthDaysEntertainment.htm
Directions: http://www.villageofworth.com/Worth%20Days/2005%20Directions.htm |
| Thu 9/8/05 |
6:30-10p US 99’s Mike Myers, Bernie Glim & The Country Roads Band |
| Fri 9/9/05 |
6-8p Rendition, 8:30-11p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com |
| Sat 9/10/05 |
3-4p Lavin-Cassidy School of Irish Dance Performance, 4-5p Megan Lindsey Waltman, 5:30-7:30p Lefty Collins &
The No Mercy Band, 8-11p ARRA: http://www.arraweb.com |
| Sun 9/11/05 |
12N Worth Days Parade, 2p Worth Wind Color Guard Performance, 2:30-3:45p Starlighters Band, 3:30p Jesse White
Tumblers, 3:45-4:30p Worth Park District Latin Dance Lesson, 6p Mr. D’s House of Magic,
4:30-6:30p Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com 6:15-7p Ray Charles
Experience, 7:30-10p Liverpool
Legends: http://www.liverpoollegends.com (Marty and Kevin past members of AE -DZM)
Dusk Fireworks Display Sponsored
by Sonic Boom Pyrotechnics |
Fest, Fest, Good Old Days, Winfield House, 27W461 Chicago Ave, Winfield,
630-682-3712,
 
Jill Gulseth Miss Illinois USA 2005! Good Old Days Celebrity Guest! http://www.winfield-chamber.com
Fri-Sun, September 9-11, 2005, Lions Beer Garden - SW corner of Beecher & Church, |
| Fri 9/9/05 |
(main stage in Lions Beer Garden) 5:30-7:30p ANEW,
8-1p Reigning Kats ’n Dawgs, (Winfield House Restaurant,
Winfield Market Square, Chicago Ave) 9p-1:30a DJ |
| Sat 9/10/05 |
(Creekside Park Gazebo ) 12N-1p “Tunes at Noon ” Winfield Central School Band &
Percussion Group,
(main stage in Lions Beer Garden) 1-3p “Winfield Idol”! Co-hosted by Jill Gulseth, Miss Illinois USA 2005, (See
Photo above.)
(main stage in Lions Beer Garden) 5-8p Rob Russo &
Loose Screws, 9-11p Heebie Jeebies,
(Commuter parking lot, Church St, N of Beecher) 7:30-10p Teen Street Dance,
(Winfield House Restaurant, Winfield Market Square, Chicago Ave) 9p-1:30a DJ |
| Sun 9/11/05 |
1p Parade! Theme: “Good Old Days!” Starting in vicinity of East Street Park , moving
west on Sunnyside Ave. to Winfield Rd., north to Beecher Avenue, west to Summit Dr. Grand Marshals: Laurene (Higgins)
Saylor & husband Tom, third-generation retired owners of Winfield Fuel & Material.
(Veterans Memorial, Creekside Park) 2:15p (immediately
following Parade) 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony!
(main stage in Lions Beer Garden) 3-6p De Ja Blue Band,
(Winfield House Restaurant, Winfield Market Square, Chicago Ave) 9p-1:30a
Karaoke! |
Fest, Festival of the Vine, 4th and State, Geneva,
630-232-6060, 800-746-4969,
www.genevachamber.com, Directions,
Fri-Sun http://www.genevachamber.com/festivalofthevine.html
(Stage - 4th & State Sts) Sound by R/J Recording & Sound
Ticket Booth Hours: Closes 1/2 hour prior to closing. (Fri. and Sat. 8:30 pm; Sun. 5:30 pm)
Tickets: (Food & Soda) 50 cents each. No
refunds. |
| Fri 9/9/05 |
5:45-6:30p State Street Dance Studio, 7-9p 215 West,
Sponsored by American Bank & Trust |
| Sat 9/10/05 |
12N-1:30p Ricky Canning Band, 3-4:30p Waubonsee Steel Drum Band, 5-6:30p Greg Boerner, 7-9p Soul Papas Sponsored by Kane County Chronicle |
| Sun 9/11/05 |
12N-4p The StingRays:
http://www.thestingrays.com |
Fest, 33rd Autumn,
Band Shell, Memorial Park, 108 E. Wesley St, Wheaton, 630-668-6464,
(Memorial Park- Bounded by Wheaton Ave, Union Ave, Hale St & Seminary Ave),
http://www.ewheaton.com Email: wccinfo@ewheaton.com,
Fri-Sun,
http://www.ewheaton.com/chamber/event_afest2005.html |
| Fri 9/16/05 |
6-7p Navy Show Band, 8-10p Maggie Speaks http://www.maggiespeaks.com
10:15-11p Autographs/CD sales in beer tent, |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
10-10:30a McNulty Irish Dancers, 11a-12N Wheaton North Band, 12:30-2:30p Gavin Coyle, 3-5p Hotfoot for Ruin,
5:30-7:30p BRITBEAT:
http://www.britbeat.com (Beatles Tribute
Band), 8-10p Big John Howell and the Born to Boogie Band 10:15-11p Autographs/CD sales in beer tent, |
Fest, Pumpkin, Jefferson
School Grounds, 300 Jefferson St, Downtown, Morton (SE of Peoria), 309-263-2491,
http://www.pumpkincapital.com Carnival rides, food, entertainment
and activities. Wed-Sat |
| Wed 9/14/05 |
5:15-5:45p MHS Madrigal, performing various types of Madrigal songs while dressed in traditional Madrigal attire,
6:05-6:35p MHS Chorale, performing popular show tunes, 6:50-7:50p Pumpkin Princess Pageant,
8-9:30p Mid Life Crisis, popular Peoria based band playing classic rock and
roll hits. |
| Thu 9/15/05 |
3:30-5:00p Central IL Banjo Club, 5:15-6:45p The Larry Harms Trio, performing jazz favorites, 6:50-7:35p Morton
Civic Chorus, 8-9:30p (??7:30-9p) The Neverly Brothers: http://www.theneverlybrothers.com (Everly Brothers, Buddy
Holly), renditions of early hits of The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Rolling Stones and more. |
| Fri 9/16/05 |
5:00-5:45p Four Freshmen, singing favorite tunes from yesteryear, 6:00-6:15p Precious Baby Contest Winners Announced,
6:15-6:45p Cathy Reynolds, singing Christian and patriotic selections from her 2 CDs, 6:50-7p Cookery Contest Winners
Announced, 7:10-9:30p New Odyssey, playing 33 different instruments, as well
as sing, dance and comedy, everything from Big Band, to country, to pop, |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
7:30-8:30a Central IL Performing Arts Performers, 8:30-9a USA Kids, Noon-2:30p Jim Markum Swing Band, from golden
oldies of Big Band era to modern pop & jump swing hits, 2:45-3:50p Deva Revue, young area performers who sing
& dance, 4-4:45p Brittany Johnson, singing Christian music. 5-6p Singsations, show tune and dance choir, 6:15-7:30p
Lip Sync & Variety Show winners, 8-10p The Return, one of premier Beatles
tribute bands in America. |
Blarney Island, Port O' Blarney,
27843 W. Grass Lake Rd (3.5M W. of 59), Antioch, 847-395-4122, http://www.blarneyisland.com
In 1992, Haley expanded to what is now the land base of operations for Blarney Island known as Port
of Blarney. The Port of Blarney is a year 'round restaurant and during the summer is an active marina, plus the
home to the Blarney Island's shuttle service. |
| Blarney Island is located in the middle of Grass Lake, one of the many lakes on the Chain-O-Lakes, in Antioch,
Illinois. However, don't worry if you don't own a boat or don't know anyone who does. The Port of Blarney offers
a Shuttle Service to transfer our customers to Blarney Island. |
| Fri 9/16/05 |
8p Red Sky |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
2-6p Tongue N Groove, 7 - ??? Kashmir: http://www.kashmirchicago.com
Led Zepelin Trib |
| Sun 9/18/05 |
2-7p Eleventh Hour |
Fest, Oktoberfest, Downtown,
Oak Park, 708-383-4145, (I-290 to Harlem, exit north, Harlem to Lake
St)
http://downtownoakpark.net
(Main Stage) is located on North Blvd. at Marion St. (1 block east of Harlem Ave.,
1 block south of Lake St.) |
| Fri 9/16/05 |
(Marion Street Stage) 5:45p & 7:45p Old Town School of Folk Music
(Main Stage) 5p Pill Face Jones (Rock) 6:15p Kimi Hayes Band: http://www.kimihayes.com
(Rock)
8:30p Mr. Blotto (Rock) |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
(Marion Street Stage) 1:30p Children's Show, 3:30p "Who's Your Doggy?"
Contest, 5:30p Children's Show, 7:45p Old Town School of Folk Music,
(Main Stage) 12N The Dooleys (Irish Rock & Folk), 2p Barrelhouse Bonni
(Blues), 4p Larry Taylor Blues & Soul Band, 6p Bumble
Bee Bob & The Stingers, 8:30p Coco Montoya (Blues) |
| Sun 9/18/05 |
(Marion Street Stage) 2p, 3:45p Children's Show, 5:45p Old Town School of Folk
Music,
(Main Stage) 12N Jimmy's Bavarians (Oompah band), 2:30p The Salt Creek Boys
(Country/rock), 4:15p starcandy (Rock), 6:30-8p The
Cryan' Shames: http://www.cryanshames.com |
Fest, Dundee Main Street's Heritage,
2nd & Main (Rt 72), Downtown West Dundee, 847-844-9240,
Rt 72 between Rt 31 and Rt 68, just two miles north of I-90 exit Rt 31,
http://www.west-dundee.il.us/Heritagefest.html
http://www.west-dundee.il.us/forms/Heritage%20Fest/Schedule.pdf
(Mainstage - North Parking Lot, 2nd & Main) |
| Fri 9/16/05 |
Civial War Enact. - Grafelman Park, 6-8p The
New Invaders: http://www.newinvaders.com
8:30-11p Hi Infidelity: http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic rock) Suburban NiteLife Best of the 'Burbs contest 2005 For the 3rd straight year,
you voted us: #1 Rock band - #1 Male Front for a Band (vocalist) |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
Civial War Enact. - Grafelman Park, 11a-1p Only
Sons: http://www.onlysons.com , 1:30-3:30p The
White Saddle Band: http://www.thewhitesaddleband.com
5:30-7p SMOKEHOUSE (Southern Rock) 8-11p World Class Noise: http://www.worldclassnoise.com
(Classic Soul) |
| Sun 9/18/05 |
Civial War Enact. - Grafelman Park, 8-10:30a Lion's Club Breakfast, 8:30-11:30a, 12:30-3:30p Fireball-8, 1:30-2p
Mayer Irish Dancers, 2-2:30p Ambition Dancers, 3-5p Bopology: http://www.bopology.com |
Fest, Depot/Smile Days, 915
- 925 School St (E of Rt 53, S of Rt 34-Ogden Ave, Off Center), Lisle, Hotl: 630-968-2747,
  
http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/depotdays.htm
http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org |
| Fri 9/16/05 |
(Main Street) 7-8:30p "The Myth," Classic Southern Rock, 9-11p
AVM: http://www.avmband.com
(a/k/a AvenueMax), Rock |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
12-5p Civil War Encampment re-enactors, (Main Street) 2:30-4p
"Not Them," Alternative Rock,
6-7p "Good Enough," Acoustic Trio, 7:30-8:30p "3 Minute Vacation," Blues, Alternative, and
Classic Rock, 9-11p Lounge Puppets: http://www.loungepuppets.com |
| Sun 9/18/05 |
12-5p Civil War Encampment re-enactors, (Main Street) 3:30-5p
"Second Opinion," Classic Rock, 2:30-4p "Not Them,"
Alternative Rock, 6-7p "Good Enough," Acoustic Trio, 7:30-8:30p "3 Minute Vacation," Blues,
Alternative, and Classic Rock, |
Green Tie Ball XIV: Candyland, A. Finkl & Sons, Southport &
Kingsbury (S of Clybourn), Chicago, 312-645-8992, 800-965-4827,
 
http://www.greentieball.org http://www.gatewaygreen.org
The signature gala of Gateway Green, Gala: $125 [8:30 PM - 1:30
AM] $175 @ door (if available), |
 Proceeds Benefit Chicago Gateway Green &
the beautification of the city! Have you seen the signs? |
| After the Green Tie Ball, 1-5a, please join us at Transit Nightclub, 1431 W. Lake Street, for the Official Post-party!!
No need to RSVP, Brad Altman, our Chairman of Ticket Sales for Green Tie Ball is you host!! He'll be outside to
greet you and make certain you have an amazing time! For more Information:E-mail Brad Altman bapresents@yahoo.com |
| Sat 9/17/05 |
(SHAKE YOUR BON-BON STAGE) Generations , 9:30p Fabulous Janes: http://www.fabjanes.com Then Again
(KANDY KANE KLUB) Howling Moon Dueling Pianos, Mr. Egg Germ,
(SUGAR & SPICE STAGE) The Katie Todd Band, Funkadesi, Robert Cornelius
7,
(YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOX LOUNGE) DJ by Garrido Productions, Inc. and other
world-class deejays! |
Fest, Woodstock - Katrina Relief
Concert! Galt Airport, Concert Fairgrounds, 5112 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood
(near Woodstock), (N of Woodstock, N of Rt 120, W of Wonder Lake)
A non profit event to help aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. All profits for this 2 day event will be given
to the Salvation Army.
http://woodstockkatrina.itgo.com
Print the Flyer: http://woodstockkatrina.itgo.com/downloads/woodstock_concert_8x11c.pdf |
|
Fri 9/23/05
&
Sat 9/24/05
|
Gates open: 5p Event: 6p, 2-Day Pass:
$20 Donation Per Person, Children 12 & under: $10,
Parking: $5, CONFIRMED BANDS DONATING THEIR TIME & TALENTS(so far): 6-7p THE NEVERLY BROTHERS (50'S - 60'S),
AMERICAN ENGLISH (BEATLES), THE NEW INVADERS
(60'S), Hot Rocks: http://hotrocksband.com
(ROLLING STONES), 6p ELEVATION (U2), INSTANT
KARMA (JOHN LENNON), THE MIDWAY RAMBLERS (CAJUN/ZYDECO/LOUISIANA BLUES), PROBLEM CHILD (AC/DC), STRANGE
DAYS (DOORS),
"JAM BANDS": MADVINE, MALFUNKTION, SWEET PICK, TALL GRASS MUSICIANS, VENETIAN RED, ROB WEBSTER &
FRIENDS, DAG JUHLIN of Poi Dog Pondering, "ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS": MARK STAYCER (JOHN LENNON SOLO), MIGHTY BLUE KINGS, G-MAN BLUES, THE AMAZING KAPPA, METERMAID, |
Fest, Octoberfest, St.
Margaret Mary Parish, 111 S. Hubbard St, Algonquin, 847-658-7625,
(2 Blks E of the Rt 31 & Rt 62 (Algonquin Road), E of the Fox River, Cr of Algonquin Rd & Hubbard St) |
http://www.saintmargaretmary.org
http://www.saintmargaretmary.org/oktoberfest
Fri 5:30-10p $5, Sat 11a-10p, $2 before
5p, $5 after 5p, UNDER 15 always FREE!
(UNDER A TENT!)
Charity event for the new Saint Margaret Mary Education Center! |
| Fri 9/23/05 |
6-10p Live Band Karaoke |
| Sat 9/24/05 |
10a-4p Craft Fair, Car Show, 12N Jason JugglerVariety Show, 12:30p Algonquin Academy of Dance, 1:30p Jazzercise,
2p Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance, 2:30p Tiger An Martial Arts, 3p Jason JugglerVariety Show, 3:30p The Echoes,
5:30-6:30p Kingsfold http://www.kingsfold.com Irish
traditional folk music with a contemporary flavor. 7-9:30p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com
w/ Brother John: http://www.worldpeaceday.com/brotherjohn on guitar. |
Fest, Shades of Autumn! Harvest Fest!
Stade Dairy Farm, 3709 Miller Rd, McHenry, 815-675-6396,
http://www.stadedairyfarm.com
(E of Rt 31 & Rt 12, S of Rt 12 & Spring Grove Rd) http://www.stadedairyfarm.com/map.html |
Gates open both days at 10am with music starting at noon. Home cooked food at great prices, pumpkin picking,
hayrides, mazes, crafters, pony rides, peting zoo, pumpkin cannon demonstrations, and much more fun for the whole
family. Tickets $15 per day, Kids 12 and under are free, Purchase tickets
for both Sat. & Sun. for only $25!
Cruise on in with a vintage 1970's or older car and receive 2 free tickets! Tickets are available at all of our
farm market locations. |
| Sat 9/24/05 |
12N-2p The Rockin' Fenderskirts: http://www.therockinfenderskirts.com
2:45-4:15p The New Colony Six: http://www.newcolonysix.com
5-6:30p The Buckinghams:
http://thebuckinghams.com |
| Sun 9/25/05 |
12N-2p T-4 (formerly Trilogy)
2:45-4:15p Billy Richards' Coasters
5-6:30p The Diamonds (50's Do-Wab,
Little Darlin) |
Fest, AUTUMNFEST,
St. Irene Church, 28W441 Warrenville Rd, Warrenville, 630-393-2400,
http://www.st-irene.org/index.html http://www.st-irene.org/AutumFest.html
mailto:parishoffice@st-irene.org |
| ??$50, Since seating is limited to 480 patrons each night, please
purchase your tickets early. Ticket orders will be accepted on a first-received basis and payment will be returned
if the event is sold out. Note that a children's ticket is priced for those from age 4 to 10. No charge for children
under 4 years. |
| Fri 9/30/05 |
Back by your requests: Gary Polkow and the New Odyssey Band. The best show in town!! |
| Sat 10/1/05 |
From last year, Route 66, featuring the incomparable Nick Saviano and "a whole lot of Elvis" bringing
back the days of "poodle skirts, sock hops and doin' the twist!" The band was voted #1 oldies band in
the Midwest. |
Fest, 57th Annual Corn,
Grundy County, Morris,(S of I-80, W of Illinois Ave & Rt 47), Map,
815-942-CORN (2676),
http://www.cornfestival.com email: cornfest@uti.com,
Wed-Sun, http://www.cornfestival.com/schedule.htm
North Stage at Liberty and Benton St's, South Stage at Wauponsee St & Illinois Ave, Reviewing Stand at Liberty
and Jackson St's, |
| Wed 9/28/05 |
5p MCHS Choirs perform - Grundy County Courthouse, 5:30p, 7:30p “Amazing Urban Safari” - free entertainment
for all ages - Riverfront City Park, south of I&M Canal, sponsored by Comcast |
| Thu 9/29/05 |
5:30p, 7:30p “Amazing Urban Safari” - free entertainment for all ages - Riverfront City Park, south of I&M
Canal, sponsored by Comcast, 7:30-10:30p (North Stage) The Neverly Brothers:
http://www.theneverlybrothers.com (Everly Brothers,
Buddy Holly) |
| Fri 9/30/05 |
5p, 7:30p, 8:30p “Amazing Urban Safari” - free entertainment for all ages - Riverfront City Park, south of I&M
Canal, sponsored by Comcast, 7p Queen Coronation Parade with Coronation at Reviewing Stand, Liberty & Jackson
Sts, 7-9p (South Stage) Checkmate, 8-11p (North Stage) Cartoon Gypsy,
9:30-11:30p (South Stage) J.P.
and the Cats: http://www.concertproductions.com/JPandtheCats/jpandthe.htm |
| Sat 10/1/05 |
3p, 5p, 7p, 8:30p “Amazing Urban Safari” - free entertainment for all ages - Riverfront City Park, south of
I&M Canal, sponsored by Comcast, 7-9p (South Stage) Piano Man: http://www.PianoManUSA.net
(A Tribute to the Music of Elton John & Billy Joel), 7:30p “T.T. Nelson Band” featuring vocalist Delight Belt
- sponsored by Morris Fire Dept - Fire Station #1,
8:30p
Fireworks Display - sponsored
by Exelon Nuclear - Stratton Park,
8:30p (North Stage) Five Guys Named Moe: http://www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com,
9:30-11:30p (South Stage) Hot
Rocks: http://hotrocksband.com |
| Sun 10/2/05 |
11a, 1p, 5p, “Amazing Urban Safari” - free entertainment for all ages - Riverfront City Park, south of I&M
Canal, sponsored by Comcast, 12N “Delight’s Swingin’ Dixieland Band” - sponsored by the City of Morris and Musicians
Local 37 - Reviewing Stand, 12:30p Jesse White
Tumblers - sponsored by Shantel’s - 400 block Liberty Street, 2p Grundy County Corn Festival Parade
- one of the biggest and best in the Midwest, |
  
http://www.longgroveonline.com/welcome.html
http://www.longgroveonline.com/apple.html
Fri - Sun
10a-6p, 13th Annual Apple Festival, Downtown, (Nr Rt 53 & Rt 83), 847/634-0888,
MAP & DIRECTIONS: http://www.longgroveonline.com/directions.html
Admission and parking in the municipal parking lots are free. http://www.longgroveonline.com/calendar.html |
| Fri 9/30/05 |
10a-6p Mobile J's Disc
Jockey - at the Stop Sign intersection,
10- 6 Pony rides, Covered Bridge and Kiddie Rides on Old McHenry Rd.
10-6 Kids’ Tent face-painting, glitter pens, pumpkin craft at Fountain Square
10-6 Umbral at Fountain Square,10-5 Bill Robinson, "The King of Dulcimer" and Friends at Mangel Gifts,
11-4 Apple-A-Day Health Fair on Towner Green |
| Sat 10/1/05 |
10a-6p Mobile J's Disc
Jockey - at the Stop Sign intersection,
10- 6 Pony rides, Covered Bridge and Kiddie Rides on Old McHenry Rd.
10- 6 Welcome Booth at Main Crossroads
10-6 Kids’ Tent face-painting, glitter pens, pumpkin craft at Fountain Square
10-6 Umbral near Covered Bridge, 10-5 Bill Robinson, "The King of Dulcimer"and Friends at Mangel Gifts,
10:30 Apple Autumn Princess Magic and Stories in Apple Haus Square
11 Language Stars’ "Ethnic Aerobics" and balloons at Health Fair on Towner Green
11a-3p The 45rpm Band in Fountain Square, 11-5
Apple-A-Day Health Fair on Towner Green
12N-3p Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band
http://www.banjobuddies.com on Towner Green
12:15 Apple Autumn Princess Magic and Storytelling at Red Oaks Lawn
2 Improv This Improvisation Group at Mill Pond, 2 Jenny Apple Seed Magic/Stories in Apple Haus Square, 3:15 Jenny
Apple Seed Magic and Stories in Fountain Square
4 Improv This Improvisation Group in Fountain Square |
| Sun 10/2/05 |
10a-6p Mobile J's Disc
Jockey - at the Stop Sign intersection,
10- 6 Pony rides, Covered Bridge and Kiddie Rides on Old McHenry Rd.
10-6 Kids’ Tent face-painting, glitter pens, pumpkin craft at Fountain Square
10-6 Umbral at Mill Pond, 10-5 Bill Robinson, "The King of Dulcimer" & Friends at Mangel Gifts
11a-3p Ed: http://www.edheadsunite.indiegroup.com Classic Rock
‘n Roll – Fountain Square
11-5 Apple-A-Day Health Fair on Towner Green, 11 Jenny Apple Seed Magic and Stories in Apple Haus Square, 12-3
Debe Welch Band on Towner Green, 12:15 Jenny Apple Seed Magic and Stories near Covered Bridge, 2 Apple Autumn Princess
Magic and Stories in Apple Haus Square, 3:15 Apple Autumn Princess Magic and Stories in Fountain Square |
Fest, Scarecrow,
(Meijer Family Fun Main Event Tent) Lincoln Park, Rt 64 & 4th St, St. Charles, 630-377-6161,
800-777-4373,
  
http://www.scarecrowfest.com info@scarecrowfest.com,
http://www.scarecrowfest.com/pdf03/Entertainment04.pdf
Val Devine, Scarecrow Fest coordinator: vdevine@visitstcharles.com,
www.visitstcharles.com/new_site,
Fri & Sat: 9a-10p Sun: 9a-6p, Tent, NON-alcohol, family fun festival! |
| Fri 10/7/05 |
7-10p 7DEEZ: http://www.7deezband.com |
| Sat 10/8/05 |
Bye-Bye Love, 7-10p 7th Heaven: http://www.7thheavenband.com (Retro, College Rock & More) |
| Sun 10/9/05 |
Bob Korosa Orch., 3:30-6p The Blooze Brothers: http://www.sweethomechicagoband.com |
Jason Hubbard band is at the Filling Station this Sat. and Sun from 1pm-5pm in St. Charles. Just a reminder:
Jason Hubbard, Peggyann, Howard Wray, and others are in the band(Also part of .JPG Band).
Technically not part of Scarecrow fest, but it is right there.
Filling Station is at 300 w. Main st. St. Charles 630-584-4414.
The Filling Station Pub & Grill is on Rt 64/North Ave/Main St in downtown St Charles.
We are located at the corner of Third Street and Main Street on the Northwest corner 3 blocks west of the Fox River.
rock on, Tim (Thanks for the info. - DZM) |
Fest (1 Day), 4th
Annual Octoberfest, Lakefront Park, Oak & 71 Nippersink Rds, Fox Lake, 847-587-0962,
http://www.foxlake.org http://www.foxlake.org/Parks/parks.htm
Entertainment, food, soda, beer, hayrides, moonwalks, rock climbing wall for kids. Free admission and raffle, small
fee for refreshments |
| Sat 10/8/05 |
11:00 am to 6:00 pm All ages, Entertainment, “Taste of Fox Lake”, Crafters, hayrides, moonwalks, rock-climbing
wall for kids, music by the Alpiners and New Invaders. Free admission and activities! Apple Pie Baking contest
Further information please call 847-587-3944, Where: Lakefront Park located at 71 Nippersink Blvd
2-5p The New Invaders:
http://www.newinvaders.com |
Fest, 3rd Annual Mercyfest (Tent), Our Lady of Mercy, 801 S. Eola Ave (N of Ogden (Rt 34), W of Rt 59), Aurora,
630-851-3444, Map,
http://www.olmercy.com http://www.olmercy.com/MercyFest2005.htm
Directions: Rt 59 S to Ogden, W to Eola, N 1B to Waubonsie Valley H.S. Parking Lot on left, walk N 1/2B to
Mercyfest.) Parking: Waubonsie Valley H.S. |
| Thu 10/13/05 |
No Band - Beer Garden, Carnival Rides special 6p-10p, Food Tent-Hot Dogs/Pretzels |
| Fri 10/14/05 |
7-10p Hi Infidelity:
http://www.hiinfidelity.com (classic
rock) Suburban NiteLife Best of the 'Burbs contest 2005 For the 3rd straight year, you voted us: #1 Rock band -
#1 Male Front for a Band (vocalist) |
| Sat 10/15/05 |
8a “Have No Mercy” 5K Run/Walk, 9a-10p Food Tent, 11a-10p Beer Garden,
2-5p The StingRays:
http://www.thestingrays.com, 7-10p
Prairie Surfers http://www.prairie-surfers.com/index.html, |
| Sun 10/16/05 |
12N-2p, 4-6p Kaptain Karaoke
2-4p The Fource |