Photo credit to Chris Rizutto Photography.
Montgomery is gearing up to celebrate this summer along the Fox River which kicks off in Montgomery Park from August 14 to 16. For the last forty years, Montgomery Fest has been a cherished tradition, bringing together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer festivities.
When Montgomery Fest began in 1984, the Village of Montgomery was home to approximately 3,000 residents. Today more than 21,000 residents call Montgomery home. The event offers a variety of activities and events making for an unforgettable weekend filled with community spirit, entertainment, and family fun.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
- On Stage
5:15P | Welcome & Honor Guard Presentation of Colors by the Montgomery-Countryside Fire District Honor Guard
5:30-7:30P | The Throwbacks | Rock ‘n Roll Reimagined
8-10P | 52nd Street – The Music of Billy Joel
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
- On the Family Fest Stage
10:30-11:15A | Miss Jamie’s Farm| Music Show for ages 0-8
11:45A-1:00P | Dave’s Traveling World of Reptiles | Interactive Reptile Show
1:00-1:30P | American Martial Arts Academy | Tae Kwon Do Demonstration
1:30-2:30P | Jason Kollum – Bubble Show | Interactive Fun with Bubbles - On the Main Stage
11:00A-12:00P | Jeff and Kurt’s Acoustic Refreshment | Acoustic Covers
12:30-2:30P | Vital Signs | Top hits from the 60s to today
3:00-5:00P | Serendipity | Rock and Pop Covers
5:30-7:30P | Latin Swing Factor | A Blend of Puerto Rican Salsa with the Energy of Chicago
8:00-10:00P | Brass on Fire | High-Powered 7-Piece Horn Band
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
- On Stage
11:30A-12:30P | American Cash | Johnny Cash Cover Band
2-4P | Wild Daisy | Country, Pop, and Rock Favorites
4:30-6:30P | Crawford’s Daughter | Rock, Country-Rock, Blues, and Soul
7-9P | Whiskey Road | Rock and Country
SUNDAY HOURS OF OPERATION
10A-4P | Historic Settler’s Cottage Open for Tours (200 N. River St.)
10A-8P | Sponsor Expo
10A-9P | Food Vendors
11A-9P | Beer Tent
11A-10P/* | FREE Shuttle Service
1-9P | Carnival
Event Details:
- Location: Montgomery Park, 301 N. River St., Montgomery, IL
- Admission: Free for all attendees.
- Parking/Shuttles: Parking in the downtown area is free without time restrictions. Shuttles are available to avoid street parking. The shuttle brings guests right to the downtown area and runs continuously throughout the fest hours each day.
