Montgomery Fest

2023 DATES ANNOUNCED
Friday, August 18 | 4-9P
Saturday, August 19 | 10A-10P
Sunday, August 20 | 10A-9P*

The tradition of the Montgomery Fest continues, celebrating its 38th year in 2023. 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.

Montgomery Fest has brought together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a petting zoo, a parade, a car show, carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a spectacular firework show across the river.

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Montgomery Fest Sponsorship Packet 2023_Page_4

SPONSOR THE FEST!

- Be a Village Partner
- Connect with the Community
- Engage Brand Awareness

This annual community event would not be possible without the support and donations of people and organizations like yours.
2023 Sponsor Program

GET INVOLVED!

Vendor, Parade, Sponsor, and Volunteer Opportunities Available!

  • CAR SHOW ENTRY FORM
  • CARP DERBY REGISTRATION FORM
  • CRAFT & MARKET APPLICATION
  • FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
  • PARADE APPLICATION
  • VOLUNTEER - SIGN UP

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.

2023 Parade Grand Marshal

The announcement is coming soon!

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 thank the 2022 Montgomery Fest Sponsors who made this event possible!

Fest Layout & Directions*
2023 Maps are Coming soon!

Fest Weather Update Icon
FIREWORKS

*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. 

View of stage from Montgomery Fest 2021
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

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

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

EAST (**NEW PICK-UP LOCATION FOR 2023**)
- Blain's Farm & Fleet (400 US-30 W., turn at Fifth St.) 
South end of the parking lot, east of 9ers Grill. 

Shuttle buses will run every half hour from the pick-up location to the park daily and drop patrons off downtown at Main St. and Mill St, near Village Hall. 

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 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 are $30 per person
- Saturday & Sunday 12-4P

Evening Wristbands are $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 - 2023 pricing will be announced closer to the fest date.

Presenting Sponsor

Coming soon!

Diamond Sponsors

Coming soon!

Gold Sponsors

Coming soon! 





Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors and Friends of the Fest:

  • Coming soon! 
  • Coming soon! 

2023 schedule of events
coming soon

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

4-10P | Beer Tent, Carnival, Food Vendors
5-10:30P | FREE Shuttle from 2 Convenient Locations

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
4-5:15P | To Be Announced!
5:30-7:30P | To Be Announced! 
8-10P | To Be Announced! 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

10A-10P | Food Vendors
11A-10:30P | FREE Shuttle from 2 Convenient Locations  
12-10P | Carnival
12-10P | Beer Tent

FUN FOR ALL AGES
10A-12P | Chalk with a Cop | Montgomery Police Department
10A-6P | Petting Zoo
10A-7P | River Street Craft Fair & Market
11A-7P | Car Show at Austin Park
12:30-1P | Mr. Freeze of Fermilab Science Show

ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
11A-12:30P | To Be Announced! 
1-2:30P | To Be Announced! 
3-5P | To Be Announced! 
5:30-7:30P | To Be Announced! 
8-10P | To Be Announced!  

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

10A-9P | Food Vendors
11A-10:30P | FREE Shuttle from 2 Convenient Locations*
12-9P | Carnival
12-9P | Beer Tent
*During the parade (approximately 12:30-2:30P), the shuttle from the west location, Lakewood Creek Elementary School, will drop off west of Main Street on Webster.

FUN FOR ALL AGES
6A-2P | Carp Fishing Derby - All Ages Welcome
Register onsite between 6-10A near the Mill Street Bridge
9:30-10:30A | Church in the Park with New Life Montgomery
1P | Parade Step-Off - Parade Map
9P | Fireworks

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
11A-12:30P | To Be Announced! 
2-4P | To Be Announced! 
4:30-6:30P | To Be Announced! 
7-9P | To Be Announced!  

THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 

EVENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ONLINE AUGUST 1
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.  

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.