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First St. Warren's Collision Center, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Lakes II Association & Elite Rehabilitation Institute, Rock, Pop, Country, Disco & Hip Hop Party Hits, DJ Roy Gregory's Rock, Country & Blues Dance Party, Braidwood Dairy Queen, Financial Plus Credit Union & MJS Communications, 5-8pm Illinois State Treasurer's Office I-CASH Outreach Booth, *See below for more details & family night ride specials information*, 5-10pm Knights of the Innocent MC Community Outreach Booth, 5-9pm Constellation Energy Education Outreach Booth & Displays, *See below for more details &information on unlimited ride specials*, 10am Annual Summerfest Baby Contest Begins, The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition, 10am-2pm Annual Summerfest Car Show, 12-6pm Illinois State Treasurer's Office I-CASH Outreach Booth, *See below for more details & information on unlimited ride specials*, 1pm Annual Summerfest Pie Eating Contest Begins, South Wilmington Sportsmen's Club & Midland States Bank, 1:45-2:15pm River Valley Martial Arts School Demonstration, 2-4pm Balloon Art & Face Painting with Pockets The Clown & Linda The Face Painter, Findlay Real Estate Group, Bryan's Autoworld,Western Specialty Vehicle Sales, 2-6pm Constellation Energy Education Outreach Booth & Displays, 4-4:45pm Jesse White Tumbling Team performance. Give Now . Bolatto said this year, the club received more than a dozen nominations for the SROs. J D*t;'@)8UJ2iq&qJ[K/:38lw5jSLJ {5^e TvQxq~S The Club also hosts raffles throughout the year, and participates in community events such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween in the park, and decorating Main Street for patriotic events and the holidays. (815)791-8093 - Phon, Braidwood Area Healthy Communities Coalitio, *The sponsorship page will be updated as sponsorship responses are received. Organizers continue to put the final touches and details on this years festival, with the theme A Tropical Extravaganza. And, one crowd favorite now has its leaders. Summerfest will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8, 2023. 202 Zoning and Building Clerk ext. A wide variety of choices are available to fit every taste. endobj United States. Summerfest General Information: Josh Bolatto (815)791-8093, Fax: (815)458-3842 Email: braidwoodlionsclub@yahoo.com, Festival Chairman & OperationsCoordinator: Josh Bolatto (815)791-8093, Festival FinanceCoordinator: Wayne Saltzman (815)458-6444, Carnival Coordinator: Gary Bumgardner (815)458-6548, Flea Market Coordinator: Andy Kaminsky (779)233-1026, Parade Coordinator: Angie Hutton (815)353-3053, Bingo Coordinator: Mary Kaminsky (815)685-2198, Beer Garden Coordinator: Chris Earley (815)325-8402, Utilities Coordinator: Rob Grivetti (815)791-0755, Sponsorship Coordinator: Josh Bolatto (815)791-8093, Carnival Ticket Pre-Sale Coordinator: LuAnn Bolatto (815)458-6055, Publicity & Advertisement Coordinator: Josh Bolatto (815)791-8093. Please be aware of online scammers attempting to solicit vendors for our event. Check back in the months prior to the festival to findanofficialSummerfestHometown Proud Parade Entry Form. 53 Braceville - Berkot's Super Foods 180 N. Front St. Braidwood - D'Orazio Ford 1135 S. Water St. Wilmington - Braidwood Park District 245 W. The fun was back at Old Smokey City Park in Braidwood with the return of the 40th Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest on July 15-18. The facility is built on a 4,457-acre site, and its cooling lake was formed from scarred farming land and an old strip mine. Every day, they help to strengthen the bond between our law enforcement community and the youth in our community by providing them with guidance, serving as a role model, being someone that they can talk to, and showing them that police officers are more than someone who goes around pulling over vehicles and writing tickets. Live photography and video/audio taping will be taking place throughout the festival grounds each day. 60408). Back; Braidwood Area. 60408 1 0 obj Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides All Night (Wristbands), Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides From 1-5pm. The first contestant in each age category to eat their entire pie will be the winner and ribbons will be awarded. WHERE: Old Smokey City Park Lions Pavilion. Each year dozens of school children from the Braidwood, Godley and Shadow Lakes community are given the gift of visual accuracy in order to receive the most out of their school education. Every year our club solicits nominations for the names of individuals who serve our area and who have made an impact on our community in some way, shape or form, Bolatto said. **Scroll Down The Page For More Information**, Click Here To View & Print The 2022 Summerfest Flyer & Schedule of Events, ** A special thank you to all of our sponsors. Essex, - West Flooring Company, Inc. 89 N. Dailey St. Diamond, - R&R Septic & Sewer Service 24451 W. Black Rd. Braidwood IL. NO SMOKING ALLOWED UNDER THE BINGO PAVILION. Braceville, - Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 150 W. High St. Morris, - South Wilmington Sportsmen's Club 42628 County Line Rd. Where family and friends come together to have fun! 5:00pm - 7:00pm: 103.1FM WCSJ Radio Live Remote Broadcast & Prize Wheel (next to entertainment stage), Sponsored by: Casey's General Store, Polk-A-Dot Drive In & Geo's Pizza, 7:00pm - 10:30pm: "Bad Choices" Straight Forward Rock & Roll, 5:30pm - 6:30pm: 101.7FM River Country Radio Live Remote Broadcast, Prize Wheel& Giveaways, Sponsored by: Broadway Auto Salvage & West Flooring Company (next to entertainment stage), 7:30pm- 11:30pm: "Kankakeeland's Very Own TheSilhouettes 40th Anniversary Show", Sponsored by: Berkot's Super Foods Best of the60's-70's-80's & 90's, 10:00am - 2:00pm: DJ Jeff Saltzman (car show area). Braidwood, - Elite Rehabilitation Institute 180 E. Main St. Braidwood, - Braidwood Dairy Queen 236 S. Comet Dr. Braidwood, - Anderson Tax Services 509 W. Kennedy Rd. All participants must be parked by 11am to be judged. Native Milwaukeean Steve Miller and his band played for a second consecutive night at the BMO Harris Pavilion on Saturday. <> Spectator parking will be available in the north parking lot off of Third Street or the south parking lot off of First Street. <> OR: REGISTER & PAY ONLINE . food court which is located just off the entertainment area. Organizers continue to put the final touches and details on this year's festival, with the theme "A Tropical Extravaganza." And, one crowd favorite now has its leaders. "Chicagoland's #1 Magician"Award Winning Strolling/Comedy Magic2010 Braidwood SummerFest sponsored by Mc'Donald's Participants must reside within the Reed-Custer School District. Follow signs to show area. Your presence on festival grounds and/or participation in any festival activity, event or tournament shall serve as consent to photograph and/or video/audio recording. Free goodie bags to the first 50 registrants. Organizers continue to put the final touches and details on this year's festival, with the theme "A Tropical Extravaganza." And, one crowd favorite now has its leaders. Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition. There is also handicap parking available near the flea market on a first come, first serve basis. Handicap permits or license plates are required to park in a handicap zone. I can make it work." The annual Summerfest baby contest coordinatedby The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition will take place on Saturday under the Lions' Pavilionstarting promptly at 10:00a.m. Show cars can enter thru the north entrance gate off of Third Street. of Apple or Cherry Pie Filling, plus Cool Whip), - 15 years & Older (Large Pie Tin, 28oz. The club serves the Braidwood, Shadow Lakes, and Godley communities with fundraising projects and efforts. Event Details Event Date July 16th, 2022, 9:40am Event End Date July 16th, 2022, 12:00pm Registration Start Date June 9th, 2022 Cut off date July 8th, 2022, 11:55pm . 3 0 obj Braidwood Lions Club 198 N. Lincoln St. Braidwood, IL. 60408) Rides, Games, Food, Free Nightly Entertainment, Bingo and much, much more for the entire family. Residents can request an application for assistance by contacting the Sight and Sound Coordinator at 815-458-6548. This year's theme was "The Roaring 20s.". Check Out The Tobacco Free Zones Page For More Specific Details If You See Something, Say Something In addition to Summerfest, the Lions also raise funds through annual broom sales, by taking part in the annual Lions of Illinois Foundation Candy Day each year in October, Christmas Tree sales each year starting after Thanksgiving, and the sale of Counter Mints at various restaurants, businesses and government buildings in town. Shorewood, - Bryan's Autoworld 625 W. Main St. Braidwood, - MJS Communications LLC. However, unlike in years past when plans were just starting to kick into high gear as the new year arrived, this year's festival remains at the mercy of the pandemic. Thousands visit Lakewood every year to enjoy this summer spectacle. 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest July 14th thru 17th, 2022 "A Tropical Extravaganza" Held In the Braidwood Park District's Old Smokey City Park (245 W. First St. Braidwood, IL. On June 27, Lions. This year's theme was "The Roaring 20s." 2021 Summerfest Baby Contest WHEN: Saturday, July 17, 2021 10 am - 1:30 pm . Music starts at 7:30pm. 5 reviews of Berkot's Super Foods - Braidwood "Small town market. Line up will begin at 12:30 on Mitchell St. next to Casey's. The festival was back after a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. & First St.) The 41st Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest flea market, arts & crafts show will take place on Saturday July 16th & Sunday July 17th 2022 from at 9am to 5pm in the south end of the Braidwood City Park (Corner of Center Street & First Street). Applicants seeking assistance from the club must reside in the clubs service area which includes the Braidwood, Godley and Shadow Lakes communities. 41st Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest Car Show Coordinated by: The RC Gridiron Club Saturday July 16, 2022 10am to 2pm Braidwood City Park Registration on day of event. Each night during the festival live musical entertainment takes place on the Constellation EnergyEntertainment Stage. Find out more about the Braidwood Lions, Summerfest, and the organizations other charitable endeavors at www.braidwoodlionsclub.org. Summerfest is the Braidwood Lions largest fundraiser of the year. Walk-up registration will be accepted on the day of the contest on a first come, first serve basis. - NO SMOKING ALLOWED UNDER THE BINGO PAVILION. Be sure to visit theSummerfest Sponsors Page to find out which Star Sponsors are helping to make Summerfest shine. Sun Jul 17 2022 at 09:00 am 41st Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest (Day 4) Braidwood City Park. Summerfest took place at Old Smokey City Park on July 14-17, this year's theme "A Tropical Extravaganza." FLEA. Click here to visit Mad Bombers Productions' web site. For more information, please call the Coalition officeat (815)390-5024and leave a message for a return phone call. After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival returned complete with all the fun and games, including carnival rides, live entertainment, and more. Amid humid and sometimes steamy weather, the skies opened up a few times to drench festival goers, with a 15-minute downpour on Sunday afternoon that halted the carnivalbut only briefly. Parking is available on either the north end of the park (3rd Street entrance), the south end of the park(1st Street entrance) or the east side of the park (Center Street temporary entrance). Anyone on or off Facebook. The annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest fireworks displaywillbring the festival to a close with a bang on Sunday night starting at 9:30pm. The carnival midway is provided byA&A Attractions. The Hometown Proud Parade steps off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 17 at Main and Mitchell Street, winding the way down Main to Walker and back to the park. . (Wristbands), Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides From 2-6pm. Don't expect much by way of organic, gourmet or imported- but they carry alcohol, hot food items, deli items and all the basics. % The names are submitted to the Lions Club, publishing a form in the Braidwood Journal and posting it online. These nominees have helped to insure that the halls of our educational institutions have remained a safe place for our children to learn and for our teachers to teach, Bolatto said during a special presentation for the Grand Marshals, which was held at City Hall. x}&n zA_.2A;Er{#}}REJZTo]o?|_o_/{v_uF"+}5w)?y?hu\q1YP`o]~DZ_ WNm&q`\=g>??xD\o?=WUf5sWZr/Vi_! Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest (Aerial Photo Courtesy of Free Press Newspapers) "A TROPICAL EXTRAVAGANZA" July 14 th thru July 17 th 2022 In The Braidwood City Park Rides Games Free Live Entertainment Food And More Visit www.braidwoodlionsclub.org for more information, entry forms and links to . stream endobj These nominees have impacted the lives of thousands of children and young adults over the years, and we could not be more thankful for their service, Bolatto continued. The festival takes place in the Braidwood Park District's Old Smokey City Park (245 W. First St. Braidwood) and features carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, bands, bingo games, food, competitions and much more for the entire family. - 12:00a.m. Braidwood, IL. With your help, together we will continue to provide the most exciting and fun filled festival. Braidwood Baseball Softball Association (BBSA) is a program of service to youth. Category. Patterson Funeral Home & Cremator& Clennon Electric, Inc. 12:00pm - 4:00pm: DJ Freak (next to entertainment stage), 5:00pm - 7:00pm: 98.3 WCCQ Live Remote Broadcast(next to entertainment stage). 60408 209 Hillary Bohac, City Clerk ext. Any Unauthorized Vendors, Solicitors, Peddlers or Concessioners Will Be Asked To Leave Park Grounds. The latter gig came about due to a last-minute cancelation by Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson due to COVID-19 issues with her band and crew, a sign that the pandemic is still causing . The parade will begin at Main & Mitchell Street, travel down the Main Street to Walker Street, turning south on Walker Street and ending on Walker Streetbehind the Reed Custer Intermediate School. FESTIVALS MUSIC. The 2020 festival had to be canceled due to gathering restrictions put in place due to . Event Dates and Times. The Sugar Grove Corn Boil will be hosting its annual summer festival July 28-31, 2022. Please join us on Saturday, July 16, for the 41st Annual Braidwood Lions Club Festival. ** NO SMOKING ALLOWED UNDER THE BINGO PAVILION **. No refunds will be given for carnival ride tickets or wristbands due to cancellations caused by hazardous weather and/or safety concerns. THE 40TH ANNUAL BRAIDWOOD Lions Summerfest returned this past weekend with rides, games, entertainment, contests, food, Bingo, and more. of Chocolate or Vanilla Pudding, plus Cool Whip), - 11 to 14 years (Large Pie Tin, 28oz. 245 W. First St. Braidwood, IL 60408. After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival returned complete with all the fun and games, including carnival rides, live entertainment, and more. Old Smokey City Park. Education Marching Band Assistant . 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. Summerfest Operations Coordinator Josh Bolatto announced the decision on June 27, presenting the trio with recognition certificates. The annual Hometown Proud Parade will take place on Sunday 7/17 starting at 1:00pm on Braidwood'sMain Street. The fun was back at Old Smokey City Park in Braidwood with the return of the 40th Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest on July 15-18. American, Italian, Mexican, Chinese andBBQ are among the wide varietyof foods to choose from. Bicycles provided courtesy of A&A Attractions. A sure sign that it's summer in Braidwood, the annual Braidwood Lions Summerfest kicks off this week at Old Smokey City Park, starting Thursday, July 14. 60408. (midnight). Bands from around the area perform a wide variety of styles and hits. As July rolls in, the countdown is on for the 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. Be dazzled by classic cars, amazed by international performances, and delighted by unique flavors. - NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIT ATTHE BINGO TABLESWHILE BINGO GAMES ARE IN SESSION. The temperatures are hovering around freezing and there's snow on the ground. HeldIn the Braidwood Park District's Old SmokeyCity Park (245 W. First St. Braidwood, IL. Summerfest tales place at Old Smokey City Park July 14 through July 17. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St. Braidwood, - Top Fuel Saloon 275 S. Hickory St. Braidwood, - D Construction 1488 S. Broadway St. Coal City, - Camping World Braidwood 800 Ez St. Braidwood, - Northern Illinois Steel Supply Co. 24005 S. Northern Illinois Dr. Channahon, - Amita St. Joseph Medical Center 333 N. Madison Ave. Joliet, - City of Braidwood 141 W. Main St. Braidwood, - Braidwood Police Department 141 W. Main St. Braidwood, - Braidwood Fire Department 275 W. Main St. Braidwood, - The Braidwood Journal / Free Press Newspapers 111 S. Water St. Wilmington, - Casey's General Store 280 E. Main St. Braidwood, - Polk-A-Dot Drive In 222 N. Front St. Braidwood, - Warren's Collision Center 860 Ez St. Braidwood, - Broadway Auto Salvage 3014 S. Broadway Rd. Only use official means of communication as listed here on our website or in the application packet. "After having the best year we've ever seen last year, we're . Make sure to join 103.1 WCSJ as we will broadcasting live on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Our mission is to promote a sense of community, provide local civic and charitable groups with fundraising opportunities, as well as, offer affordable family fun, with our tasty sweet corn as one of the main attractions. %PDF-1.7 All Vendors,Solicitors, Peddlers or Concession VendorsMust Be Registered And Approved ByThe Braidwood Lions Club. First Christian Church has extended an invitation for RC 255U families to participate in their Easter Egg hunt. Join us on Facebook to get even more updates and information on Summerfest!! All rights reserved. Cool Whip Only), - 7 to 10 years (Small Pie Tin, 12oz. & Under (Small Pie Tin, 4oz. It's back! Our 2022 Summerfest sponsorship drive is underway!! Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900,000 fans over 11 days on 11 different stages. We are NOTaccepting any additional food vendors at this time. Braidwood, - JM Custom T-Shirts& More 224 Harbor Landing Braidwood, - J&C Travel Inc. 285 N. Mitchell St. Braidwood, - Shadow Lakes II Association 24727 W. Amenity Center Dr. Wilmington, - Financial Plus Credit Union 1800 E. Division St. Diamond, - Midland States Bank 1275 E. Division St. Diamond, - J&S Vinyl Designs 904 E. Baltimore St. Wilmington, - Clennon Electric, Inc. 210 N. Main St. Wilmington, - Village of Godley 150 S. Kankakee St. Godley, - Jensen Electric, Inc. 265 Jefferson St. South Wilmington, (Various community groups, organizations & agencies who provide support, activities and events during the festival), -Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Braidwood, - Braidwood Knights of Columbus Council #1574, -Braidwood Baseball/Softball Association, -Braidwood Area Healthy Communities Coalition, *The sponsorship page will be updated as sponsorship responses are received. 211 Tony Altiery, City Administrator ext. Sponsored by: Amita St. Joseph Medical Center & Northern Illinois Steel Supply Co. 6-10pm Lions Club Bingo (under the Lions pavilion) $0.25 a card - Must be 18 years old to play, 9am-5pm Flea Market, Arts & Crafts Show Open (south end of the city park), 12-10:30pm Food Court, Lions Beer Garden & Knights of Columbus Council #1574 Concession Stand Open, 1pm Hometown Proud Parade Begins on Main Street (Main & Mitchell St. to Walker St.), Grand Marshals: Reed Custer School Resource Officers Vern Reed, Todd Flint & Mike Millerin, 2-10:30pm Carnival Midway Open *See below for more details & information on unlimited ride specials*, 2-4pm Lions Club Bingo (under the Lions pavilion) $0.25 a card - Must be 18 years old to play, 2-4pm Balloon Art & Face Painting with Pockets The Clown & Linda The Face Painter (under hospitality tent), Sponsored by: Anderson Tax Service & Village of Godley, 2-6pm Illinois State Treasurer's Office I-CASH Outreach Booth (under the hospitality tent), 2-8pm Braidwood Fire Department Fire Prevention Booth & Equipment Displays, 4:30-5:30pm Dave DeNasso's Traveling World of Reptiles (under the Lions bingo pavilion).