Though temperatures veering into the high 90s became the big news Thursday and Friday at Lincolnwood Fest, followed by the weather becoming pleasant Saturday and Sunday, organizers say they had something other than weather top of mind when planning the event.
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Jeron Dorsey, superintendent of parks and recreation for the Village of Lincolnwood says reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the village was at the forefront of every decision made in planning Lincolnwood Fest this year.
“Diversity was our guiding star for this 27th annual event, and we wanted our food, entertainment and activities to be welcoming, family-friendly and inclusive for our entire community,” Dorsey said.
The community tradition of a good old-fashioned festival has become beloved in Lincolnwood, helping the event to grow and evolve over time, organizers say.
annual Lincolnwood Fest at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood. This
year’s festival ran from July 27 through 30, featuring four days of main stage
entertainment, live bands, food vendors, midway carnival rides and games and a
beer and wine garden.
“With 30,000 to 40,000 expected over the four-day weekend, we’ve expanded our carnival layout to include more space at Proesel Park, added food vendors and new rides, and scheduled headlining acts, with an eye towards creating varied entertainment,” Dorsey said.
This year’s festival ran from July 27 through 30, featuring four days of main stage entertainment, live bands, food vendors, midway carnival rides and games, a beer and wine garden, and local special interest booths.
The fest featured daily live music from local and regional acts, including Vince Amore, Sugar Highway, Hairbangers Ball, the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra, Sixteen Candles and others.
This year also featured special activities like bingo, a Family Fun Tent, a Classic Car Show, and a Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.
year’s festival ran from July 27-30.
Lincolnwood Mayor Jesal Patel says he has lived in Lincolnwood for 44 years and the quant, small-town quality of the festival has become important to the community.
Patel also participated in Sunday’s Classic Car Show as an exhibitor.
“People love to see these beautiful old cars, they love the culture and nostalgia of it, and the way it adds another layer of history to the festival,” Patel said.
Henry Castro of Evanston attended with his nine-year-old daughter Novalee, and said they came for the kids’ entertainment and for the rides.
“We enjoy the rides and my daughter learned in school that a carnival can provide opportunities for conquering your fears, so we’ll try the real scary rides like The Mummy,” Castro said.