Montgomery Fest

Montgomery Fest Survey 2023

2024 Dates Announced Soon

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, and a carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a spectacular fireworks show across the river.

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Vendor, Parade, Sponsor, and Volunteer Opportunities Available!

  • Applications released on or about April 1, 2024

Fest Layout and Map

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Schedule Subject to Change

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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I bring a chair or blanket?
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. 

Is the event pet-friendly?
Dogs are allowed in the park, but we kindly ask pet owners to consider leaving them at home due to the event's nature. 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.

Can I bring a cooler or outside food/beverage?
Guests are welcome to bring water bottles, but coolers and outside food and beverages are discouraged. Exceptions apply to infants, toddlers, and those with special food needs requiring accommodations. No outside alcohol may be brought into the park.

Where is the best place to park?
The Lyon, LLC. is gracious enough to offer its parking lot for public use for the three days of the fest. The lot is off Madison Street between Main and Peart Streets, one block north of the fest.

Additionally, street parking is ample in the downtown area, and several small lots available to the public during the fest are located near Village Hall and the River St. area. During high volume times (evenings), taking the shuttle buses from either location (Blain's Farm & Fleet or Lakewood Creek Elementary School) is strongly encouraged as parking becomes limited during busy times.

Is there a family area or a changing/nursing area onsite?
Yes. Thank you to our Family Hospitality Tent sponsor, New Life Church of Montgomery; a privacy tent is available for nursing mothers, diaper changing, or other family needs just north of the Food Vendor area on River Street.

ATMs Located On-Site

ATMs located onsite are near the fest entrance, food vendor, and carnival areas. This year's ATM Sponsor is Earthmover Credit Union.

Rules and 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.

Fest Partners

The Montgomery Foundation hosts the Beer Tent for those 21 years old. This year, the beer tent will be in 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.

The Montgomery and Countryside Fire Protection District provides first aid, on-site EMS support, and safety training at their booth on all three fest days. They are key to ensuring safety at our fest. Thank you to Chief Tom Meyers and the men and women of the MCFPD for all they do for our community 365 days a year, 24/7. Be sure to stop by and thank them during the fest or see all of their engines in Sunday's parade.

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2023 PRESENTING SPONSOR

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2023 Sponsor Opportunities

- Be a Village Partner
- Connect with the Community

- Engage Brand Awareness

For more information, contact lhansen@montgomeryil.org. 
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For 20 years (2001-2021), Denny Lee served the Village as an elected official and even longer as a volunteer within the community. Denny spearheaded the planning and execution of Montgomery Fest for 25 years, was a little league baseball coach to hundreds, mentored many community leaders, and continues to live in the town where he dedicated so much of his time. 

Behind every great leader is a great advocate of their efforts. His wife, Jeanette Lee, will ride alongside Denny in the parade. She is also a long-time volunteer and supporter of the Village and was a founding member and continues to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

- On Stage -

4-5:15P | Who We Are | Acoustic Rock/Folk
5:30P | Welcome & Honor Guard Presentation of Colors
by the Montgomery-Countryside Fire District Honor Guard 
5:30-7:30P | Soul Sacrifice | Best of Santana
8-10P | Sonora Dinamita | Cumbia Tribute Band


FRIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION

5-8P | Sponsor Expo
5-8P | Family Hospitality Tent
Sponsored by New Life Church Montgomery
5-10P | Beer Tent
5-10P | Carnival
5-10P | Food Vendors
5-10P* | FREE Shuttle Service
*The last shuttle leaves the park shortly after the entertainment ends at 10P.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

- On Stage -

9:45-10:30A | Miss Jamie's Farm | Music Show for ages 0-8
11A-12:30P | Good Clean Fun | Party Favorites Duo
12:30-1P | Mr. Freeze of Fermilab | Science Show for all ages
1-2:30P | South of Disorder | Buffet Cover Band
3-5P | Kovacs & Co | 80s MTV Hits
5:30-7:30P | Voyage Rocks | 80s Arena Rock 
8-10P | Semple | Top Medleys & Party Songs 


FAMILY FUN - SATURDAY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

10A-12P | Chalk with a Cop 
10:30A-6:30P | Petting Zoo
10A-7P | Craft Fair & Market on River St.
11A-5:30P | Car Show at Austin Park


SATURDAY HOURS OF OPERATION

10A-4P | Historic Settler's Cottage Open for Tours (200 N. River St.)
10A-8P | Sponsor Expo
10A-8P | Family Hospitality Tent
Sponsored by New Life Church Montgomery
10A-10P | Food Vendors
11A-10P | Beer Tent
11A-10P* | FREE Shuttle Service
12-10P | Carnival

*The last shuttle leaves the park shortly after the entertainment ends at 10P.


SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

- On Stage -

11A-12:30P | Flipside | Party Hits 50s-80s
2-4P | Vital Signs | Classic Rock to Pop Hits
4:30-6:30P | Planet Groove | 60s to Today
7-9P | Hi-Infidelity | 80s Rock Covers

FAMILY FUN - SUNDAY ACTIVITIES 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

SUNDAY HOURS OF OPERATION

10A-4P | Historic Settler's Cottage Open for Tours (200 N. River St.)
10A-7P | Craft Fair & Market Vendors 
10A-8P | Sponsor Expo
10A-9P | Food Vendors
11A-6P | Family Hospitality Tent
Sponsored by New Life Church Montgomery 
11A-9P | Beer Tent
11A-10P*/** | FREE Shuttle Service 
12-9P | Carnival

*The last shuttle leaves the park shortly after the entertainment ends at 10P.
**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.

Event programs will be available online on or about August 1, 2023. Residents and Village Water customers will receive a printed copy of the program with their August utility bill.


FOOD VENDORS 

Food vendors will provide various 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 funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and lemon shakeups.


BJR CONCESSIONS
BURRITO XPRESS
DOGGIE DINER CONCESSIONS
FEEDING FRENZY ICE CREAM & TREATS
FLYNN D CITY GRUB
FRANNIE'S FUNNEL CAKES
GENOA ITALIAN CONCESSION
JAVA PLUS COFFEE & TEA
LEE CONCESSIONS
RS CONCESSIONS

SALT CREEK BBQ
TACO FACTORY
UMBRELLA AZUL


BEVERAGE TENT

The beer tent is made possible by the Montgomery Foundation. This event is their primary annual fundraiser to raise money for grants, scholarships, and other support for nonprofits within the Montgomery community. 


The beer tent will provide adult beverages from local distributor Euclid Beverage to those over 21 with proper photo IDs.

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Diamond Sponsors 

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

  • Accurate Personnel Services
  • America's Bath Company
  • Aurora Bank & Trust
  • Aurora University
  • Bank of Montgomery
  • BDK Door Co., Inc.
  • BNSF Railway Co.
  • Chapman & Cutler LLP
  • Chiro One Wellness Centers
  • Chiquita Food Market
  • Cricket Wireless
  • Dieterle Funeral Home
  • Earthmover Credit Union
  • Feeding Frenzy Concessions
  • Genoa Italian Concessions
  • Gray's Mill Estate
  • Illinois Industrial Lumber
  • Ivy Hall Dispensary
  • JPC Tree Care
  • Metronet
  • Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, & Julien, P.C.
  • Old Second Bank
  • Orchard Road Animal Hospital
  • Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.
  • Renewal by Andersen
  • Rush Copley Medical Center
  • State Farm- Loreto Arzola
  • Timken Aurora Bearing
  • Walmart Distribution Center - Mokena, IL
  • Waubonsee Community College

Bronze Sponsors

  • Alarm Detection Services
  • Andrews Technology
  • Beery Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
  • Builders Asphalt
  • Coffman Truck Sales
  • Comcast
  • Euclid Beverage
  • Frank Marshall Electric
  • Gas N Wash
  • Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Hormann LLC Montgomery
  • JMB Property Management
  • Law Office | Kathleen Field Orr
  • Lyon, LLC.
  • Oswego Public Library
  • Ozinga
  • Print Source Graphics
  • Responsive Network Services
  • RJ Keck Pipe & Supply Co.
  • Share Machine
  • Speer Financial
  • United Meters Inc.
  • Vesco Reprographic
  • Williams Architects

Friends of the Fest

  • Comer's Welding
  • Lite Construction
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CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE STOP

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, and carnival areas. This year's ATM Sponsor is Earthmover Credit Union. 

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 AND 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. Subject to change.

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