The Forge In Lemont Announces Summer Music, Festival Series

LEMONT, IL — Lemont-are residents again have the opportunity to take advantage of a series of summer events and concerts which will be held weekly starting in June at The Forge.

The Forge, the 300-acre outdoor adventure park, announced on Wednesday its upcoming summer schedule and music series, which will be held beginning June 11. This year’s schedule includes more family-friendly events, including concerts, festivals, and other activities.

The venue has become a top destination in the Chicago area and includes rope-climbing courses, zip-lining, biking, and hiking trails. This year’s schedule has been expanded to include multiple events in certain weeks this summer, organizers said in a news release.

This year’s schedule is as follows:

• June 11: Super Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribune Band
• June 25: Too Hype Crew: 90s Hip Hop Tribute
• July 2: Lemont Food Truck Festival
• July 9: Sunset Yoga: Yoga/live music
• July 16: Forge Fest with Maggie Speaks and fireworks display
• July 29-31: The Forge Sings Disney
• Aug. 6: Sunrise Yoga: Yoga/live music
• Aug 13: Big Head Todd and The Monsters
• Aug. 20: Art Walk
• Aug. 27: Trippin’ Billies: Dave Matthews Tribute Band
• Sept. 3: The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Ensembles
• Sept. 10: One of These Nights: Eagles Tribute Band

The Forge announced that in addition to its normal dining options, it will be introducing new options including beer and wine and wine appetizer pairings on the second Friday of every month as well as a Sunday brunch on the final Sunday of every month.

The venue will also be hosting weekly trivia night events every other Thursday and performances by local musicians every Friday beginning in June.

More information ab0ut the summer events series can be found here.