RomeoFest
RomeoFest is a 4-day long celebration of the Romeoville community with music, food, family entertainment, carnival, car show, bingo, and much more!
Thursday, August 3 - Sunday, August 6, 2017
The Village of Romeoville fills every day with non-stop free entertainment for all ages to enjoy. The event is located at Deer Crossing Park (1050 W. Romeo Road) and Village Park (900 W. Romeo Road).
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Thursday, August 3 - Sunday, August 6, 2017
The Village of Romeoville fills every day with non-stop free entertainment for all ages to enjoy. The event is located at Deer Crossing Park (1050 W. Romeo Road) and Village Park (900 W. Romeo Road).
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
5:00-10:00pm All Around Amusements Carnival Regular Ticket Prices, Daily Wristband or Unlimited Rides with MegaPass!5:00-7:00pm DJ Kick Off Party (During Food Fest 1 Mile Race)
5:00-10:30pm Food Booths & Beverage Garden Open
5:00-9:30pm Golden Age Club Bingo (Village Park)
6:00-9:30pm Laser Tag at the Family Stage
6:00-9:00pm Adult Bean Bag Tournament - Blind Draw (Beverage Garden)
6:30-8:30pm Character Appearances - Beauty & Sofia
6:30-6:45pm Musical Theatre Performance
6:45-7:45pm Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures
7:30-10:00pm 7th Heaven (Modern Rock Covers)
Friday, august 4
5:00-11:00pm All Around Amusements Carnival Regular Ticket Prices, Daily Wristband or Unlimited Rides with MegaPass!5:00-11:30pm Food Booths & Beverage Garden Open
5:00-9:30pm Golden Age Club Bingo (Village Park)
5:00-7:30pm The Boy Band Night (Boy Band Covers)
6:00-7:00pm Game Show Guru’s (Vs. Game)
6:00-9:00pm Laser Tag at the Family Stage
6:00-9:00pm WSHE 100.3FM Radio Station
6:30-8:30pm Character Appearances - Moana, Spidey & Wonder Girl
7:30-8:30pm Magical Balloon Dude Dale
8:30-11:30pm The Hair Band Night (80’s Rock)
9:30pm Fireworks (Village Park)
saturday, august 5
8:00am-5:00pm Men’s Softball Tournament Register by 8/3 (Volunteer Park)12:00-11:30pm All Around Amusements Carnival Regular Ticket Prices, Daily Wristband or Unlimited Rides with MegaPass!
12:00-11:30pm Food Booths & Beverage Garden Open
12:00-3:00pm Talent Show
12:30-1:30pm Trent James Magic
1:00-3:00pm Character Appearances - Little Mermaid & Cinderella
1:00-5:00pm Face Painting (Food Court)
1:00-5:00pm Free Petting Zoo & $2 Pony Rides (Great Lawn)
1:00-9:30pm Golden Age Club Bingo (Village Park)
2:00-3:00pm K-9 Demo with Officer John Allen
3:30-4:30pm Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary
4:00-9:00pm Adult Bean Bag Tournament - Teams (Beverage Garden)
5:00-6:00pm Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures
5:00-10:30pm Laser Tag at the Family Stage
5:30-7:30pm Deacon Blues (Steely Dan Tribute Band)
6:30-7:30pm Jim & Jayne of Scribble Monster
6:30-8:30pm Character Appearances - Prince Charming, Snow White & Darth Vadar
8:30-11:30pm 97nine (Modern Rock Variety)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
9:00am-5:00pm Showcase Classics Car Show (Great Lawn)12:00-9:30pm All Around Amusements Carnival Regular Ticket Prices, Daily Wristband or Unlimited Rides with MegaPass!
12:00-10:00pm Food Booths & Beverage Garden Open
1:00-3:00pm Character Appearances - Elsa & Anna
1:00-5:00pm Free Petting Zoo & $2 Pony Rides (Great Lawn)
1:00-9:00pm Golden Age Club Bingo (Village Park)
1:00-5:00pm Face Painting (Food Court)
1:30-2:30pm Robin’s Dog Stars
12:00-2:30pm WDRV 97.1FM Radio Station
2:30-3:30pm RHS Alumni Show
3:00-4:00pm Mad Science - Up & Away
4:30-6:30pm Nick Lynch Band (Country Covers)
5:00-9:00pm Laser Tag at the Family Stage
5:00-6:00pm Jim Jensen Magic Show
6:30-7:30pm Show Me the Money Game Show
6:30-8:30pm Character Appearances - Bat Hero, Bat Girl & Elena
7:30-9:30pm Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress (Variety CoverS)
9:30pm Fireworks Finale (Village Park)
Carnival Information
Carnival entrance fees are in effect each day from 5:00pm - close. There are NO charges to enter any other area of the fest.
Kids 10 & under = FREE
Family (children & parents together) = FREE
Individuals (11 yrs. & older) = $5
All Mega Pass holders = FREE
Senior citizens (65 yrs. & older) = FREE
• Admission is valid for one day only
• There will be in & out privileges after the fee is paid
• If you are in the carnival before 5:00pm, you can
stay in without paying. If you leave and come back
in, then you will be charged the fee (if applicable).
Mega Pass —Unlimited rides for all 4 days!
Only available for purchase during the following dates:
July 5– August 2 • Cost - $45 (cash) $47 (credit/debit*)
Available at the Recreation Center (900 West Romeo Road). Only available to purchase during regular business hours:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm & Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
*Credit/Debit costs more due to surcharge
August 3 – 6 • Cost - $50 (cash only)
Available in the carnival during carnival hours only!
Daily wristband—Unlimited rides ON DAY OF PURCHASE!
Valid for one day only during carnival hours on the day of purchase August 3 – 6 • Cost - $30 (cash only)
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Saturday, August 5 • 10:00am-12:00pm Program Code: 17SGWDAY
The Village of Romeoville invites individuals with special needs to ride the carnival rides for free. All participants MUST register at the Recreation Center or with Northern Will County Special Recreation by Wednesday, August 2. No additional tickets will be sold during this time slot. Only those pre-registered will be admitted into the carnival.
Shuttle Bus Service Schedule
Friday, August 4 & Saturday, August 5 • 6:00pm-12:00am Sunday, August 6 • 5:00pm-10:30pm
Pick-Up Locations: Carillon Club House, Grand Haven, Irene King School, Kenneth Hermansen School, RC Hill School, Romeoville High School, and Volunteer Park
Youth ages 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
showcase classics car show
Sunday, August 6 • 9:00am-5:00pm Interested in entering your vehicle in Sunday’s show on the Great Lawn? Contact Showcase Classics at (866)4RSHOWS or visit online at www.showcaseclassics.com.
For your enjoyment & safety, please adhere to the following guidelines:
· No obscene language or attire
· No gang symbols, signs, or gestures
· No weapons of any kind, including: guns, edged weapons, pocket knives
· No coolers permitted inside fest grounds or carnival
· No bikes, rollerblades, hover-boards, or skateboards
· No illegal or illicit substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia
· No fighting
· Shirt & shoes must be worn at all times
· No animals or pets
· All hats must be worn properly
· No soliciting
· No loitering
· No outside food or beverages
· No littering
· No grills or open flames
All bags may be subject to search. Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of the law enforcement or village employees.
Food Vendor Application
Not-for-Profit Food Vendor Application
Not-for-Profit Information Application
SPONSOR THE 2017 ROMEOFEST
Sponsorships are available by contacting Emily Rollins at erollins@romeoville.org or 815.886.6222 or by visiting the Sponsorship Page.