Country Rocker To Headline RomeoFest

ROMEOVILLE, IL — RomeoFest, planned for Aug. 7-10, is already the biggest event in Romeoville, with four days of live music, carnival rides, a variety of food, activities, fireworks, and a laser show. It’s now getting even bigger with the addition of a multi-platinum headlining artist: Uncle Kracker, the Village shared in a news release.

Uncle Kracker has notched No. 1 entries in three different genre lanes, topping pop, adult contemporary and country charts, the Village said. The platinum “Follow Me” clinched #1 in four countries, while the double-platinum “When the Sun Goes Down” with Kenny Chesney vaulted to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart. He made history with his cover of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.” It logged 28 consecutive weeks at #1 on Adult Contemporary Radio, earning “the most weeks atop any Billboard chart.”

Meanwhile, “Smile” shined across culture; reaching triple-platinum status. Uncle Kracker continues to create new music with a brand-new album Coffee & Beer out now, featuring singles “Beach Chair,” “Reason to Drink” and “Sweet 16."

Uncle Kracker will be the headliner on Thursday night (Aug. 7), taking the Romeoville Toyota Pavilion stage at 8:30 p.m. right after opening act Melissa Ann concludes. RomeoFest is free to attend, and no special ticket is required to see the show, according to the Village.

“We're always looking for ways to enhance RomeoFest," said Mayor John Noak. "We felt that a major headlining band would really elevate the experience, and we're thrilled to welcome Uncle Kracker to Romeoville.”

All things RomeoFest including entertainment schedules, maps, and more can be found at romeoville.org/romeofest.