Montgomery Fest

Friday, August 19 | 5-9P
Saturday, August 20 | 10A-10P
Sunday, August 21 | 10A-9P*

The tradition of the Montgomery Fest continues, celebrating its 37th year in 2022. The event, located in Montgomery Park ( 301 N. River St.), is set along the banks of the Fox River in the heart of the historic Mill District of Montgomery, IL.

For decades, Montgomery Fest has brought together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer 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 is topped off with a spectacular firework show across the river.

Details

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

Dogs are allowed in the park, but due to the event's nature, we kindly ask pet owners to consider leaving their pets at home. The high foot traffic, louder music, and firework show on Sunday evening do not always make for the most pleasant experience for our four-legged friends.

Fest Partners

The Montgomery Foundation hosts the Beer Tent for those 21 years 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 education and community service programs.

2022 Parade Grand Marshal

On behalf of the Village and the 2022 Montgomery Fest Committee, we proudly announce THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION DICKSON-MURST FARM & PARTNERS as our 2022 Parade Grand Marshal.

Sponsorship

Various sponsorships are available for businesses, ranging from significant sponsors to event sponsors to in-kind donations. Show your support for the community and showcase your business at the Fest. We want to thank the 2022 Montgomery Fest Sponsors who make this event possible!

Fest Layout & Directions*

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Complimentary shuttle bus service is provided to downtown Montgomery on Friday, Saturday, and 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.) west of the fest grounds.

Carpooling and using the free shuttle service provided are strongly encouraged.

ATMs LOCATED ON SITE
ATMs located onsite are near the fest entrance, food vendor area, the River St. entrance to Village Hall, and the carnival area.

RULES & RESTRICTIONS
Fox Valley Park District's Montgomery and Austin Park are smoke-free parks. In addition, a designated smoking area is available on River St. and Mill St. on the northwest corner.

Pets onsite in or around the fest must remain 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 WRISTBANDS & TICKETS
The carnival area requires a $5 minimum ride ticket* purchase for entry per person. Individual tickets are $1 each, 20 for $20, and 44 for $40.

Unlimited Ride Wristband Specials+ are available throughout the weekend.

Daytime Wristbands $30 per person
- Saturday & Sunday 12-4P

Evening Wristbands $35 per person
- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 5-9P

*Rides require between 3 to 7 tickets per person.
+Unlimited wristband pricing is subject to change based on WCA's current rates. 2022 pricing is listed above.

2022 schedule of events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

EVENT PROGRAMS+ ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
The August water bill for all water utility customers includes a printed event program. In addition, the committee will post a digital copy of the event program.
THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

FOOD VENDORS - Vendor List & Menus Coming Soon
Food vendors will provide a wide variety of dishes, including Italian beef, meatball sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak, grilled corn, eggplant parmigiana, soul food platters, quesadillas, and tacos. Also available are festival favorites such as loaded nachos, bacon cheese fries, fried pickles, and snacks like Kettle Korn, funnel cakes and lemon shakeups. In addition, the beer tent will provide adult beverages to those over 21 with proper photo IDs.

Gold Sponsors

Matt Hanson - Democrat for State Representative
MetroNet
Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi,Lenert & Julien PC
Orchard Road Animal Hospital
Oswego Public Library District
Ozinga
Rush Copley Medical Center
State Farm | Loreto Arzola
The Lakone Company
White Eagle Auto Body
Waubonsee Community College

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 461
Lakeshore Recycling
Lyon LLC
NIMEC
Pizzo & Associates
Responsive Network Services
RJ Keck Pipe & Supply Co.
Share Machine
Speer Financial
Vesco Reprographic

Montgomery Fest

Friday, August 19 | 5-9P
Saturday, August 20 | 10A-10P
Sunday, August 21 | 10A-9P*

The tradition of the Montgomery Fest continues, celebrating its 37th year in 2022. The event, located in Montgomery Park ( 301 N. River St.), is set along the banks of the Fox River in the heart of the historic Mill District of Montgomery, IL.

View the MONTGOMERY FEST 2022 EVENT PROGRAM

Get Involved!

Vendor, Parade, Sponsor, and Volunteer Opportunities Available!

Details

Fest Partners

2022 Parade Grand Marshal

Sponsorship

Fest Layout & Directions*

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

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors