Montgomery Fest

SAVE THE DATE | August 12-14, 2022

Held the second weekend in August annually along the banks of the Fox River in Montgomery Park (301 N. River St., Montgomery, IL), Montgomery Fest brings together neighbors and friends to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned family fun. The fest offers a wide variety of activities and events including live entertainment, carnival, food vendors, beer tent, petting zoo, parade, car show, carp fishing derby, and fireworks.

Montgomery Fest Logo Concept
View of stage from Montgomery Fest 2021

Details

Guests are encouraged to bring bag chairs or blankets. The fest will provide picnic tables scattered throughout the park and along the river as well for guest use. 

Fest Partners

The Montgomery Foundation hosts the Beer Tent for those 21 years of age and old. This year the beer tent will be located within the food vendor row.

All proceeds from the beer booth benefit the Montgomery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports programs of education and community service.

2021 Parade Grand Marshals

Peter Metrou, Grandma's Table
Nancy Metrou, Dairy Queen
John & Irene Vlahos, Poor Boy's

This past year has been hard on so many including family businesses. This year's Marshals represent three long-time Village of Montgomery restaurants. We thank them for choosing Montgomery as their home for a cumulative of more than 75 years!

Sponsorship

Various levels of sponsorships are available for businesses, ranging from major sponsors to event sponsors to in-kind donations. Show your support for the community and showcase your business at the Fest. We would like to thank the 2021 Montgomery Fest Sponsors who are making this event possible!

Vendor & Participation Information
CAR SHOW
PARADE
FOOD VENDORS
SPONSOR
ENTERTAINMENT 

For further information on Montgomery Fest, please call (630) 896-8080 ext. 9003.

Fest Layout & Directions*

Map of Montgomery Fest

*All Fest Activities unless otherwise noted take place at Montgomery Park located just west of the Fox River at 301 N. River Street. The Car Show (Sunday) is located in Austin Park, just east of the river, at 1345 S. Broadway. 

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Complimentary shuttle bus service is provided to downtown Montgomery on Saturday & Sunday from two locations:

- Lakewood Creek Elementary School (2301 Lakewood Creek Dr.)

- UHaul Parking Lot (1900 Douglas Rd., near Rt 30 intersection)
Shuttle busses will run every half hour from 11A to 10P each day.

PARKING
Limited parking for the fest is available on the street and in the Lyon Metal parking lot (421 N. Main St.) just west of the fest grounds.

ATMs LOCATED ON SITE
ATMs are located near the food vendor area, the Village Hall, and the carnival area. 

RULES & RESTRICTIONS
Fox Valley Park District's Montgomery and Austin Park are smoke-free parks. A designated smoking area is located at the northeast corner of River & Mill. 

Pets onsite in or around the fest must be leashed at all times. Due to the size and nature of the event, we strongly encourage pet owners to consider leaving pets at home in a comfortable environment.

CARNIVAL ENTRY FEE
The carnival area requires a $5 entry fee which can be redeemed for carnival tickets, carnival area food, or the purchase of an unlimited ride wristband*.

*Unlimited ride wristbands cost $25 and are only offered during specific hours and days of the fest: Friday 5-10P, Saturday 11A-4P, and Sunday 11A-4P. 

New this year!
Join us in Montgomery Park Saturday & Sunday mornings for free fitness classes sponsored by our two local park districts. 

Free Fitness in Park

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2021 schedule of events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

5-10P | Beer Tent, Carnival, Food Vendors

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
5:30-7:30P | iPOP
8-10P | Cowboy Jukebox

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

10A-10P | Food Vendors
11A-10P | Carnival
12-10P | BeerTent

FUN FOR ALL AGES
10-10:45A | Zumba in the Park with Fox Valley Park District
10A-12P | Chalk with a Cop
11A-7P | Petting Zoo
12:45-1:30P | Touch A Fire Truck+
1:30-3:30P | Fire Dept. Water Fights on River St.+
+Presented by Montgomery & Countryside Fire District

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
11A-12:30P The Lennys
1-3P Fletcher Rockwell
3:30-5P Industrial Drive
5:30-7:30P Evil Burrito
8-10P Semple

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15

10A-9P | Food Vendors
11A-9P | Carnival
12-9P | BeerTent

FUN FOR ALL AGES
6A-2P | 47th Annual Carp Fishing Derby
10A-3P | Car Show at Austin Park
10-10:30A | Boot Camp with Oswegoland Park District
10:30-11:15A | Zumba with Oswegoland Park District
11A-7P | Petting Zoo
12P | Jimmy Jamz Kids Show at Village Hall entrance
1P | Parade Step-Off - Parade Map
3P & 5P | Mudslingers BMX Stunt Bike Show
9P | Fireworks

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
2-4P | Lava Rock
4:30-6:30P | The Indigos
7-9P | Hello Weekend 

A printed event program was mailed to all residents with the August water bills. Additional copies can be printed below.

FOOD VENDORS
Food vendors will provide a wide variety of dishes including Italian beef, meatball sandwiches, Philly cheese steak, grilled corn, eggplant parmigiana, soul food platters, quesadillas and tacos.  Also available are festival favorites such as loaded nachos, bacon cheese fries and fried pickles, plus snacks like kettle korn, funnel cakes and lemon shakeups.  The beer tent will provide adult beverages to those over 21 with proper photo ID.

Carnival Wristband Image
FIREWORKS
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Download Your Event Program

  1. Montgomery Fest Poster 2021.pdf
  2. Montgomery Fest Brochure