2025 PrairieFest Brochure

FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • FREE EVENTS 91 PLANK DR. OSWEGO | 630.554.1010 | PRAIRIEFEST.COM

OUR SPONSORS We are pleased to bring you PrairieFest with the support of the following organizations

Presented by

Principal Partner

Premier Partners

Major Partners

FOX BEND GC Presented by:

Brian and Sons Heating and Cooling Fox River Academy of Music and Art Supporting Partners

Festival Partner

Old National Bank Old Second Bank

Participating Partners Comcast Cordogan Clark & Associates, Inc D Construction Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Village Grind Coffee & Tea Co. Waubonsee Community College 98.3 Free Country 95.9 The River

Family Tent Partner

ThrillABLE Inclusive Family Carnival Partner

Dan Koukol and Family Larson Engineering, Inc Metronet Premier Mailing & Printing

Progressive Business Solutions River Heights Veterinary Hospital

Rotary Club of Oswego Utility Dynamics Corp

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ThrillABLE Inclusive Family Carnival by Graceful Therapy Thursday, 3:00-5:00pm Families requiring a modified experience are invited to the carnival for $15 unlimited ride wristbands! Community Art Thursday, 4:00-6:00pm Friday, 5:00-7:00pm Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm Put your artistic mark on this year’s barn quilt murals! This year’s Community Art will hang on the bridge at Violet Patch Park. Prairie Paws Pet Adoption Event Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm Area rescue groups are bringing their loveable friends in need of a home. Bring the family and meet your newest member just inside our main gate. Yoga & Pups! @ PrairieFest Saturday, 10:00-11:00am Experience a yoga class alongside some furry friends! Registration is appreciated for this free event. bit.ly/yogapups25. PrairieFest 5K & One Mile Prairie Dog Jog Sunday, 8:00am Prairie Point Community Park Register by June 4 to guarantee a shirt. bit.ly/pfest5k25.

Quilters Dozen Raffle Drawing Sunday, 4:00pm Little White School Museum Win “Irish Chain,” a 78” x 86” quilt, pieced and hand-quilted by the local Quilters Dozen Quilters Club. Purchase tickets online or during the Quilt Show for $5 each or five for $20. Funds support PrairieFest and Oswego American Legion Post.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FNBO Information Booth Lost & Found · ATM · First Aid Free Lost Person Safety Wristbands Beverage ID Wristbands Emergency Shelter at Oswego High School, Door #13 Leave the Following at Home: pets, coolers, firearms/weapons, outside alcohol, food, drinks, and backpacks (more info below) Adult Beverage Purchases are Cashless Clear Bag Policy Bags must be clear and no larger than an 8.5” x 11” piece of paper

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FESTIVAL HOURS THURSDAY 4:00 - 11:00pm FRIDAY 10:00am - 11:00pm SATURDAY 10:00am - 11:00pm SUNDAY 1:00 - 6:00pm

FESTIVAL GROUNDS

91 Plank Dr. Oswego, IL

Main Gate Carnival Gate Main Stage

MAIN STAGE S T A G E

Free Petting Zoo Free Pony Rides FNBO Info Booth Beverage Tents Dining Tents

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Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce Oswegoland Park District

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Village of Oswego

Oswego Police

Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Jurassic Kingdom

INFO BOOTH

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Oswego Fire Protection District First Aid Handicapped Parking Giveaway Entry

Water Station

Restrooms

LIFT LANE

Plank Dr.

Carnival Rd.

Plank Dr.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

CARNIVAL CLASSICS Balassone’s Pizza - pizza, jumbo pretzel, bosco sticks Johnson Bros - nachos, ribbon fries with cheese, deep-fried pulled pork corndog Pina Tropical - virgin pina coladas, chicken loaded fries, churro bites G V Roasted Corn & Company – corn on the cob, elotes bowls, dorito/takis street corn & bowls G V Suzie’s Fun Foods - corn dogs, bucket o’fries, toasted ravioli, pickle chips, deep fried treats G Hello Boba – fruit refreshers, smoothies G V Feeding Frenzy - cones, shakes, sundaes, banana splits G $ Frannie’s Funnel Cakes Kona Ice – shaved ice G V Southwest Soda Saloon – handcrafted sodas in stainless steel mugs COMMUNITY GROUPS Oswego Otters - lemon shake-ups Oswego Dance and Gymnastic Teams – hot dogs, chips, drinks G SWEETS & TREATS Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream G V

MAKE IT A MEAL Barone’s Restaurant – beef & sausage combo, cheeseburgers, corn dogs G Buddy Mac’s Eat-n-Run – steak & lobster mac & cheese, loaded steak & lobster potatoes Churro Babes – churros, chicken wings, deep-fried chicken sandwich Delicja Polish Foods - pierogis, polish sausage, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage rolls G Eva Lee Cooking – jerk chicken, catfish sandwich, smashburgers G Freddie’s Off The Chain – tacos, burritos, nachos G V Genoa Italian Concessions - italian sausage, bacon cheese fries, mozzarella sticks, homemade chips Greek Delights - gyros, shish-kabobs, mac & cheese G V Hell’s BBQ – brisket, brisket grilled cheese, rib tips, brisket egg roll G Lee Concessions - orange chicken, crab rangoon, egg rolls, deep-fried treats G V Taco Factory 2 – walking tacos, nachos grande, quesadillas, burritos, horchata G V Tiki Terrace – kalau pork sliders, spam musubi, island style tacos, coconut shrimp, desserts (Thursday and Sunday only)

$ = cash only

G = gluten free

V = vegan options

ADULT BEVERAGES (CASHLESS)

Wines

FOOD Thu: 4:00 - 11:00pm Fri: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sat: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sun: 1:00 - 6:00pm

ADULT BEVERAGES Thu: 4:00 - 10:45pm Fri: 12:00 - 10:45pm Sat: 12:00 - 10:45pm Sun: 1:00 - 5:45pm

ID CHECK: BEVERAGE PURCHASES Beverage wristbands are available for adults 21+ at the FNBO Information Booth and Beverage Tents. We reserve the right to verify wristbands with law enforcement throughout the festival. Beverages can be purchased cashless from Beverage Tents.

All events at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, unless otherwise noted. All events are free with the exception of the Carnival area. THURSDAY

ThrillABLE Inclusive Family Carnival by Graceful Therapy 3:00-5:00pm Community Art Project 4:00-6:00pm | Expo Village Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 4:00-8:00pm PrairieFest Expo Village 4:00-9:00pm PrairieFest 5K Race Pick Up

BandSlam 6:00-10:00pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent PrairieWinds Community Band Concert 6:00pm | Main Stage Community Welcome 7:00pm | Main Stage Marlon & The Shakes 7:30pm | Main Stage The Prince Experience 8:45pm | Main Stage

5:00-7:00pm | Info Booth PrairieFest Carnival 5:30-10:00pm

Oswego’s Welcoming & Challenging Public Course Experience 6,925 yards of plush fairways, mature trees & challenging greens

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Sun, June 15 Prairie Point Park • 8:00am Celebrate Father’s Day with a 5K or One Mile Run. All runners registered by June 4 are guaranteed a shirt. Dogs and walkers are welcomed.

Fox Bend Offers... • Weekly Specials • Leagues & Outings • Tournaments • Practice Range • Chipping Greens • Fully Stocked Golf Shop

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foxbendgolfcourse.com • 3516 US-34, Oswego, IL

Celebrating our 38 th year in business and 29 th year in the Oswego community.

Our clean and modern facility is located in the Kendall Point Industrial Park. We produce stock and custom injection molded components for food packaging, pharmaceutical, and medical industries.

HQC is proud to be a PrairieFest sponsor! Career opportunities available www.HQCInc.com

FRIDAY All events at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, unless otherwise noted. All events are free with the exception of the Carnival area.

Wheels Go Round Sensory Friendly start 10:00-10:30am 10:00am-12:00pm | Road to Carnival Gems Gymnastics Obstacle Course 10:00am-12:00pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent PrairieFest Quilt Show 10:00am-4:00pm Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St PrairieFest Expo Village 10:00am-8:00pm FVSRA Soothe Space 10:00am-6:00pm | Near Giveaway Entry Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 11:00am-4:00pm Backyard Games 11:00am-1:00pm | Main Stage Area PrairieFest Carnival 12:00-10:00pm Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 12:00pm | Carnival Gate Kids Connection Bingo 1:00-3:00pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent PrairieFest Visions of Tomorrow Diorama Contest 1:30pm Drop Off 2:00-5:00pm Exhibit Gallery 5:30pm Blue Ribbon Awarded Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Windy City Game Theater & Chasers Laser Tag 3:00-5:00pm | Expo Village Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 2:00pm | Carnival Gate

Hobby Horse Hustle 3:00-5:00pm

Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 4:00pm | Carnival Gate Community Art Project 5:00-7:00pm | Expo Village Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament 5:00pm | Main Stage Limelight Presents Fries With That? - Improv Group 5:30pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Riplock 6:30pm | Main Stage Runaway June 9:00pm | Main Stage DJ 9:00pm-1:30am American Legion, 19 W Washington St

SLICK CITY ACTION PARK

(8) Giant Slides

(3) Sport Air Courts

(3) Junior Attractions

Acrobat Alley

Birthday Parties & More

Slick City North Aurora, IL 1830 Towne Center Dr. North Aurora, IL 60542 (331) 244-6090

SATURDAY All events at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, unless otherwise noted. All events are free with the exception of the Carnival area.

PrairieFest 5K Race Pick Up 10:00am-12:00pm | Info Booth Twirl with a Princess - Taught by A Step Above Dance Company 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Prairie Paws Pet Adoption Event 10:00am-2:00pm | Main Gate Yoga & Pups! @ PrairieFest 10:00-11:00am | Main Stage Area Grass Volleyball Tournament 10:00am | Main Stage Area Community Art Project 10:00am-1:00pm | Expo Village PrairieFest Quilt Show 10:00am-4:00pm Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St PrairieFest Expo Village 10:00am-8:00pm Local Artisan Showcase sponsored by the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce 10:00am-2:00pm | Expo Village FVSRA Soothe Space 10:00am-6:00pm | Near Giveaway Entry Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 11:00am-4:00pm Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 12:00pm | Carnival Gate PrairieFest Carnival 12:00-10:00pm Musical Theatre Medley 12:30pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent

Limelight Face Painting 1:00-3:00pm

Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 2:00pm | Carnival Gate Father’s Day PrairieFest Golf Special $25 walking or riding | 3:00-9:00pm Fox Bend Golf Course, 3516 Rt. 34 The Dennis Walters Golf Show 3:00pm | Soccer Field Westside Children’s Therapy Crafts 3:00-4:00pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent WeGo Fit Fitness Demos 4:00pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 4:00pm | Carnival Gate American English 4:00pm | Main Stage Tag Team Cotton Candy Eating Contest 5:00pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Restoration 1 of Fox Valley $500 Award Winners 6:00pm | Main Stage Fecto Glen 7:00pm | Main Stage Plain White T’s 9:00pm | Main Stage DJ 9:00pm-1:30am American Legion, 19 W Washington St

Father’s Day, Sunday at 1:00pm | Downtown Oswego Grab a blanket or a chair and set yourself up for our annual PrairieFest parade! PRAIRIEFEST PARADE

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All events at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Drive, unless otherwise noted. All events are free with the exception of the Carnival area and Races.

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast 8:00am-12:00pm American Legion, 19 W Washington St PrairieFest 5K & One Mile Prairie Dog Jog 8:00am | The Grove, 3220 Grove Road PrairieFest Car Show 9:00am-3:00pm | OHS Parking Lot Oswego Country Market 9:00am-1:00pm | Downtown Oswego PrairieFest Quilt Show 12:00-4:00pm Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St PrairieFest Parade 1:00pm | Downtown Oswego Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 1:00pm | Carnival Gate PrairieFest Expo Village 1:00-6:00pm PrairieFest Carnival 1:00-6:00pm

Petting Zoo & Pony Rides 2:00-6:00pm Father’s Day PrairieFest Golf Special

$25 walking or riding | 3:00-9:00pm Fox Bend Golf Course, 3516 Rt. 34 Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 3:00pm | Carnival Gate Loteria (Bingo) 3:30-4:30pm Westside Children’s Therapy Family Tent Main Stage Moment - Parade Winners 3:45pm | Main Stage Conjunto Atardecer 4:00pm | Main Stage Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show 5:00pm | Carnival Gate

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PLAY OSWEGOLAND FIND YOUR PLACE TO 66 PARKS | 1301 ACRES OF PARK LAND | 20 MILES OF TRAILS 3,000+ PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUALLY GOLF COURSE | AQUATIC PARK | HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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SUMMER SHOWS

Show & Ticket Information at limelighttheatrecompany.org

June 18, 20, 21 @ 2:00 & 7:00pm Bednarcik Jr. High

June 4-7 @ 7:00pm Bednarcik Jr. High

June 25-28 @ 7:00pm Bednarcik Jr. High

July 23-26 @ 7:00pm Oswego High School

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