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Celebrate At Forge Fest With Live Music, Fireworks, Bubble Shows
To celebrate The Forge's fifth birthday, the free, family-friendly Forge Fest will be held on July 12.

LEMONT, IL — The Forge: Lemont Quarries is turning five—and the outdoor adventure park is throwing the ultimate birthday bash to celebrate! The free Forge Fest will be held from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on July 12.
The full day of festivities will include live music, local food trucks, a grand fireworks finale and discounted park activities. A Kids Celebration wristband will be available for $15, which will include a petting zoo, face painting, bubble shows (4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.) Kids Jump Zone, Kids Adventure Zone, character meet-and-greets and more.
Admission is free, and there is a 25 percent off discount for all park activities with the code FF25, the business shared.
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Here is a look at the entertainment schedule:
- 4 p.m. – Forge Fest Begins
- 5:30 p.m. – Opening Band Performance
- 7 p.m. – iPop Live on The Mount Stage
- 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks Show
Food and drink will be available from Quarry Grill, Two Brothers Pizza, Creamery and food trucks from Sernas, Tone Capone's Tacos, and Sporty's.
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