The first contestant in each age category to eat their entire pie will be the winner and ribbons will be awarded. Include the participant's name, age, telephone number and the preferred flavor of pudding or pie filling. No Unauthorized Vending, Soliciting, Peddling or Concession SalesAllowed On Braidwood Park District Grounds During The Festival. OR: REGISTER & PAY ONLINE . Sponsored by: R.W. S4msu4I'}|;8IBJ@=FfSWb]eVWzic|alPl%FgS22Wnjw![nm-c%3$`[GpJh4~zga%{pUT]W8}Um?uocBN{ThfyVBKz~K,nd4szz^QM4EIAsWso.%y0]4o_`5H!2n\OSI=A{V6 2 0 obj Old Smokey City Park. R&R Septic & Sewer, Jensen Electric, Braidwood Subway & J&C Travel Inc. Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides From 1-5pm. United States. 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. Visit Website. Anyone found walking about the festival grounds will be asked to take their pets back home. Amid humid and sometimes steamy weather, the skies opened up a few times to drench festival goers, with a 15-minute downpour on Sunday afternoon that halted the carnivalbut only briefly. Braidwood Lions Club 198 N. Lincoln St. Braidwood, IL. Braidwood Area Historical Society and Museum, 111 N. Center St., Braidwood, IL 60408 815-458-9010 A wide variety of choices are available to fit every taste. (Wristbands). Braidwood Generating Station produces enough electricity to power more than 2 million average American homes. Marney Simon Editor As July rolls in, the countdown is on for the 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. TO REGISTER send an email to braidwoodlionsclub@yahoo.com, call/text (815)791-8093 or send a private message to The Braidwood Lions Club's Facebook page. Only use official means of communication as listed here on our website or in the application packet. As July rolls in, the countdown is on for the 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. All Makes, Models & Years are welcome to participate. I can make it work." Braidwood City Hall 141 W. Main St. Braidwood, IL 60408 Phone (815) 458-2333 Hours 9am to 5pm M-F Contact Information: Emergency 911 City Hall (815) 458-2333 Robert Jones, Mayor ext. Sun Jul 17 2022 at 09:00 am 41st Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest (Day 4) Braidwood City Park. See more. Saturday 12:00p.m. As July rolls in, the countdown is on for the 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. Braidwood Baseball Softball Association (BBSA) is a program of service to youth. The club serves the Braidwood, Shadow Lakes, and Godley communities with fundraising projects and efforts. Organizers continue to put the final touches and details on this years festival, with the theme A Tropical Extravaganza. And, one crowd favorite now has its leaders. Check back in the months prior to the festival to findanofficialSummerfestHometown Proud Parade Entry Form. <> Shorewood, - Bryan's Autoworld 625 W. Main St. Braidwood, - MJS Communications LLC. Give Now . U.S.A. providing humanitarian services to individuals with visu The latter gig came about due to a last-minute cancelation by Heart frontwoman Ann Wilson due to COVID-19 issues with her band and crew, a sign that the pandemic is still causing . Braidwood, IL. With your help, together we will continue to provide the most exciting and fun filled festival. JUL 14-17, 2022 EVENT OVERVIEW Essex, - West Flooring Company, Inc. 89 N. Dailey St. Diamond, - R&R Septic & Sewer Service 24451 W. Black Rd. Find out more about the Braidwood Lions, Summerfest, and the organizations other charitable endeavors at www.braidwoodlionsclub.org. The fun was back at Old Smokey City Park in Braidwood with the return of the 40th Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest on July 15-18. **Scroll Down The Page For More Information** (815)791-8093 - Phon, Braidwood Area Healthy Communities Coalitio, *The sponsorship page will be updated as sponsorship responses are received. 60408) Rides, Games, Food, Free Nightly Entertainment, Bingo and much, much more for the entire family. WHERE: Old Smokey City Park Lions Pavilion. %PDF-1.7 For safety reasons, no pets will be allowed on festival grounds in the carnival midway area, food court, entertainment areas, flea market areas,parking lots orbaseball field areas, regardless of size,temperament, or leash. The parade takes place on Sunday, July 17, and steps off at 1 p.m. Photo by Marney Simon. This year's theme was "The Roaring 20s.". It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership, in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. Events & activities are subject to change or cancellation with little or no advanced notice due to the weather. August 18 - 21, 2022 at the Henry Maier Festival Park. But planning for the Braidwood Lions Summerfest is underway. The festival takes place in the Braidwood Park District's Old Smokey City Park (245 W. First St. Braidwood) and features carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, bands, bingo games, food, competitions and much more for the entire family. 5:00pm - 7:00pm: 103.1FM WCSJ Radio Live Remote Broadcast & Prize Wheel (next to entertainment stage), Sponsored by: Casey's General Store, Polk-A-Dot Drive In & Geo's Pizza, 7:00pm - 10:30pm: "Bad Choices" Straight Forward Rock & Roll, 5:30pm - 6:30pm: 101.7FM River Country Radio Live Remote Broadcast, Prize Wheel& Giveaways, Sponsored by: Broadway Auto Salvage & West Flooring Company (next to entertainment stage), 7:30pm- 11:30pm: "Kankakeeland's Very Own TheSilhouettes 40th Anniversary Show", Sponsored by: Berkot's Super Foods Best of the60's-70's-80's & 90's, 10:00am - 2:00pm: DJ Jeff Saltzman (car show area). Join us on Facebook to get even more updates and information on Summerfest!! After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the. Every year, we look to the businesses within the City of Braidwood and surrounding communities for assistance in sponsoring the various. at the midway ticket booth. **. Where family and friends come together to have fun! endobj ** NO SMOKING ALLOWED UNDER THE BINGO PAVILION **. P.O. Line up will begin at 12:30 on Mitchell St. next to Casey's. The parade will be led this year by Braidwood police officers Vern Reed, Todd Flint, and Mike Millerin, who serve as the departments School Resource Officers (SRO) for the Reed-Custer School District. Top Fuel Saloon. Some businesses have been given a designated sponsorship level based on goods or services provided in lieu of monetary donations to Summerfest. The fun was back at Old Smokey City Park in Braidwood with the return of the 40th Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest on July 15-18. A sure sign that it's summer in Braidwood, the annual Braidwood Lions Summerfest kicks off this week at Old Smokey City Park, starting Thursday, July 14. of Apple of Cherry Pie Filling, plus Cool Whip). Kids / Family. stream **Please Note** No Unauthorized Vending, Soliciting, Peddling or Concession SalesAllowed On Braidwood Park District Grounds During The Festival. NO SMOKING ALLOWED UNDER THE BINGO PAVILION. Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides All Night (Wristbands), Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides From 1-5pm. . (2022) Volunteer at Douglas-Hart Nature Center (2022) . Trophies will be awarded at 2pm to the top 15participants. Sponsored by: R&R Septic & Sewer, Jensen Electric, Braidwood Subway & J&C Travel Inc. 6-9pm Lions Club Bingo (under the Lions pavilion) $0.25 a card - Must be 18 years old to play, 9:30pm Annual Summerfest Fireworks Display. Some businesses have been given a designated sponsorship level based on goods or services provided in lieu of monetary donations to Summerfest. Summerfest is the Braidwood Lions largest fundraiser of the year. Check back in the months prior to the festival to find anofficialSummerfest Car Show informational flyer, Coordinated by: The Braidwood Area Healthy CommunityCoalition. After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival returned complete with all the fun and games, including carnival rides, live entertainment, and more. Fairs & Festivals. Each year dozens of school children from the Braidwood, Godley and Shadow Lakes community are given the gift of visual accuracy in order to receive the most out of their school education. But planning for the Braidwood Lions Summerfest is underway. x}&n zA_.2A;Er{#}}REJZTo]o?|_o_/{v_uF"+}5w)?y?hu\q1YP`o]~DZ_ WNm&q`\=g>??xD\o?=WUf5sWZr/Vi_! **Free Live Musical Entertainment Nightly**. Event Details Event Date July 16th, 2022, 9:40am Event End Date July 16th, 2022, 12:00pm Registration Start Date June 9th, 2022 Cut off date July 8th, 2022, 11:55pm . TO REGISTER send an email to braidwoodlionsclub@yahoo.com, call/text (815)791-8093 or send a private message to The Braidwood Lions Club's Facebook page. The Hometown Proud Parade steps off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 17 at Main and Mitchell Street, winding the way down Main to Walker and back to the park. 201 Water Billing Clerks Braidwood Lions Club Copyright 2010 - 2022. Be sure to visit theSummerfest Sponsors Page to find out which Star Sponsors are helping to make Summerfest shine. However, unlike in years past when plans were just starting to kick into high gear as the new year arrived, this year's festival remains at the mercy of the pandemic. P.O. <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest July 14th thru 17th, 2022 "A Tropical Extravaganza" Held In the Braidwood Park District's Old Smokey City Park (245 W. First St. Braidwood, IL. These nominees have impacted the lives of thousands of children and young adults over the years, and we could not be more thankful for their service, Bolatto continued. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory 401 E. Main St. Braidwood, - Top Fuel Saloon 275 S. Hickory St. Braidwood, - D Construction 1488 S. Broadway St. Coal City, - Camping World Braidwood 800 Ez St. Braidwood, - Northern Illinois Steel Supply Co. 24005 S. Northern Illinois Dr. Channahon, - Amita St. Joseph Medical Center 333 N. Madison Ave. Joliet, - City of Braidwood 141 W. Main St. Braidwood, - Braidwood Police Department 141 W. Main St. Braidwood, - Braidwood Fire Department 275 W. Main St. Braidwood, - The Braidwood Journal / Free Press Newspapers 111 S. Water St. Wilmington, - Casey's General Store 280 E. Main St. Braidwood, - Polk-A-Dot Drive In 222 N. Front St. Braidwood, - Warren's Collision Center 860 Ez St. Braidwood, - Broadway Auto Salvage 3014 S. Broadway Rd. Lineup. Make sure to join 103.1 WCSJ as we will broadcasting live on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Don't expect much by way of organic, gourmet or imported- but they carry alcohol, hot food items, deli items and all the basics. THE 40TH ANNUAL BRAIDWOOD Lions Summerfest returned this past weekend with rides, games, entertainment, contests, food, Bingo, and more. Summerfest Operations Coordinator Josh Bolatto announced the decision on June 27, presenting the trio with recognition certificates. All rights reserved. Show cars can enter thru the north entrance gate off of Third Street. STEPPING OFF! 3 0 obj Summerfest tales place at Old Smokey City Park July 14 through July 17. After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival returned complete with all the fun and games, including carnival rides, live entertainment, and more. **, Click here for a map of the festival grounds. Education Marching Band Assistant . 245 W. First St. Each night during the festival live musical entertainment takes place on the Constellation EnergyEntertainment Stage. All rights reserved. On June 27, Lions. Information on this years Summerfest is available in this week's paper and online editions of the Braidwood Journal, online at www.braidwoodlionsclub.org, and on the Braidwood Lions Club Facebook page, @Braidwoodlionsclub. American, Italian, Mexican, Chinese andBBQ are among the wide varietyof foods to choose from. Spectator parking will be available in the north parking lot off of Third Street or the south parking lot off of First Street. Braidwood City Park. (jVvTVUV8v{C7Jab]W~kZ]~"z=#mwcO_(#mNr?jm@m@40&Xgpqs(r&Q %CC "After having the best year we've ever seen last year, we're . 60408 We apologize in advance for any errors or omissions and will make every effort to correct them if any*, The Braidwood Journal / Free Press Newspapers, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Braidwood, Braidwood Knights of Columbus Council #1574, Reed Township Mosquito Abatement District. The flea market is located at the south end of the Braidwood City Park (First & Center St.) For more information about the flea market please call Flea Market Coordinator Andy Kaminskyat (779)233-1026. Be dazzled by classic cars, amazed by international performances, and delighted by unique flavors. Follow signs to show area. Include the participant's name, age, telephone number and the preferred flavor of pudding or pie filling. Warren's Collision Center, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Lakes II Association & Elite Rehabilitation Institute, Rock, Pop, Country, Disco & Hip Hop Party Hits, DJ Roy Gregory's Rock, Country & Blues Dance Party, Braidwood Dairy Queen, Financial Plus Credit Union & MJS Communications, 5-8pm Illinois State Treasurer's Office I-CASH Outreach Booth, *See below for more details & family night ride specials information*, 5-10pm Knights of the Innocent MC Community Outreach Booth, 5-9pm Constellation Energy Education Outreach Booth & Displays, *See below for more details &information on unlimited ride specials*, 10am Annual Summerfest Baby Contest Begins, The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition, 10am-2pm Annual Summerfest Car Show, 12-6pm Illinois State Treasurer's Office I-CASH Outreach Booth, *See below for more details & information on unlimited ride specials*, 1pm Annual Summerfest Pie Eating Contest Begins, South Wilmington Sportsmen's Club & Midland States Bank, 1:45-2:15pm River Valley Martial Arts School Demonstration, 2-4pm Balloon Art & Face Painting with Pockets The Clown & Linda The Face Painter, Findlay Real Estate Group, Bryan's Autoworld,Western Specialty Vehicle Sales, 2-6pm Constellation Energy Education Outreach Booth & Displays, 4-4:45pm Jesse White Tumbling Team performance. The annual Summerfest baby contest coordinatedby The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition will take place on Saturday under the Lions' Pavilionstarting promptly at 10:00a.m. Braceville, - Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 150 W. High St. Morris, - South Wilmington Sportsmen's Club 42628 County Line Rd. of Apple or Cherry Pie Filling, plus Cool Whip), - 15 years & Older (Large Pie Tin, 28oz. 203 Accounts Payable ext. Check back in the months prior to the festival to findan official Summerfest Pie Eating Contest Informational Flyer, Be Sure To Stop By The Braidwood Fire Department's Fire Prevention Booth Located Just North Of The Bingo Pavilion. Each Pay One Price For Unlimited Rides Session Requires A New Wristband To Be Purchased. All you have to do is create a large, colorful, fun Easter Egg and "hide" it somewhere. Click here for A&A Attractions' web site. Suitable for Children. Sat Jul 16 2022 at 09:00 am 2022 Braidwood Lions Summerfest Flea Market, Arts & Crafts Show (Day 1) Braidwood City Park. - 6 yrs. 60408. Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance in Milwaukee Wisconsin hosts over 800 bands and 900,000 fans over 11 days on 11 different stages. The parade will begin at Main & Mitchell Street, travel down the Main Street to Walker Street, turning south on Walker Street and ending on Walker Streetbehind the Reed Custer Intermediate School. "Chicagoland's #1 Magician"Award Winning Strolling/Comedy Magic2010 Braidwood SummerFest sponsored by Mc'Donald's Participants must reside within the Reed-Custer School District. My beginning bellydance students from Dynamic Fitness Center and me performing to Tarkan's Simarik ("Kiss Kiss") at the 2008 Summerfest in Braidwood, IL. Be sure to grab your lawn chairsor blankets and come on down to the parkfor the grand finale. $15 per entry All proceeds from registration fees to benefit the RC Gridiron Club's activities, programs & mission for Reed-Custer High School athletes. For more information please call Parade Coordinator Angie Hutton at (815)353-3053. Braidwood police officers (from left) Mike Millerin, Todd Flint, and Vern Reed have been chosen as the Grand Marshals for this years Hometown Proud Parade during the Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. Carnival rides may be shut down at the discretion ofA&A Attractionsmanagement and operatorsdue to hazardous weather conditions and/or safety concerns. The 2020 festival had to be canceled due to gathering restrictions put in place due to . There will be a $15.00 registration fee. Check back in the months prior to the festival to find anofficialSummerfest Flea Market, Arts & Crafts Show vendor application packet. Chicken gizzards and apple sausage for $1/lb? This year's theme was "The Roaring 20s." Bingo games are played nightly throughout the festival under the Lions pavilion. MILWAUKEE (May 12, 2022) - Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is excited to announce daily admissions promotions for 2022. Applicants seeking assistance from the club must reside in the clubs service area which includes the Braidwood, Godley and Shadow Lakes communities. Free goodie bags to the first 50 registrants. Photo by Marney Simon. Click Here To View & Print a Summerfest Sponsorship Request Packet, Deadline For Sponsorship Commitments: Thursday June 23, 2022, - Constellation Energy Braidwood Station 35100 S. Rt. Annual Payroll: $75 million. 245 W. First St. Braidwood, IL 60408. Every year our club solicits nominations for the names of individuals who serve our area and who have made an impact on our community in some way, shape or form, Bolatto said. Organizers continue to put the final touches and details on this year's festival, with the theme "A Tropical Extravaganza." And, one crowd favorite now has its leaders. Winners must be present to win. <>/Metadata 549 0 R/ViewerPreferences 550 0 R>> 60408 2022 Summerfest Sponsorship Request Dear Business Leader, Our club and volunteers are gearing up for our 41st Annual Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest which this year will take place July 14th thru July 17th in the Braidwood Park District's Old Smokey City Park. Braidwood Fire Department Booth &Displays. Braidwood, Illinois, United States . We apologize in advance for any errors or omissions and will make every effort to correct them if any*. Only certified ADA service animals will be permitted. Rides, Games, Food, Free Nightly Entertainment, Bingo and much, much more for the entire family. Proceeds benefit the clubs sight and sound humanitarian services, which include providing the public with hearing and vision exams. Summerfest will take place over three consecutive weekends (Thursday-Saturday) from Noon to midnight, June 22-24, June 29-July 1, and July 6-8, 2023. There is also handicap parking available near the flea market on a first come, first serve basis. As July rolls in, the countdown is on for the 2022 Braidwood Lions Club Summerfest. Add to Calendar. BBSA is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. - 12:00a.m. For more information, please call the Coalition officeat (815)390-5024and leave a message for a return phone call. FLEA. Handicap permits or license plates are required to park in a handicap zone.