RomeoFest 2019: Guide To Live Music, Carnival, Fireworks

ROMEOVILLE, IL —Romeoville's four-day RomeoFest kicks off Aug. 1. This year's live music and entertainment lineup has been announced, featuring American English, Cadillac Groove and Hi Infidelity. There will also be a car show, 1-mile race, bags tournaments and more.

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Live music lineup

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

• 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cadillac Groove (Southern Rock, Blues, Funk, R&B & Soul)
• 7:45-10:00 p.m. American English (Beatles Tribute Band)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

• 5:00-7:45 p.m. Sushi Roll (High Energy Pop & Rock)
• 8:30-11:30 p.m. Hi Infidelity (Classic Rock)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

• 12:00-2:00 p.m. Romeoville’s Rising Stars Click here for more details.
• 2:30-4:00 p.m. Jose Valdes & The Mambo All Stars (Latin & Salsa)
• 4:00-5:00 p.m. DJ & Food Fest 1 Mile Race Click here for more details.
• 5:00-7:45 p.m. Howl-2-GO (Dueling Pianos)
• 8:30-11:30 p.m. GooRoos (Variety Hits Cover Band)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

• 2:00-4:00 p.m. Soda (Variety Cover Band)
• 4:45-6:45 p.m. Rockstar Rodeo (Country)
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wedding Banned (Variety Hits Party Band)

Food Fest 1 Mile Race sponsored by Metal Monkey Brewing

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 at 4 p.m.

• CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
• Click Here for the Registration Form
• $35 -Adults 21 years and older
• $25 - 20 years & under

All mail-in registration forms must be postmarked by July 24. Make checks payable and mail to: Romeoville Recreation Department, 900 W. Romeo Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446

Race Location: Romeoville Village Hall - 1050 W. Romeo Road

• Start Time: 4:00 p.m. PLEASE check in NO LATER than 3:45 p.m.
• Registration: Online: by 7/24 (by 5:00 p.m.) Walk-in/Mail-in: 3/1 - 7/24
• Race Day add $5 fee: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ONLY if we have less than 250 total runners.
• T-shirt Pick Up: T-shirts can be picked up on race day from 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Timing/Results: Run is chip timed.
• Strollers: Are allowed but must start behind runners. Bicycles, in-line skates, roller skates, other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) and dogs are not allowed.
• Awards: Awards will be given to the first place overall male and female runner, and certificates to the top male and female runners in each age group.
• Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. -6:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. after 6/1)
• Parking: Along Romeo Rd., see www.romeoville.org/romeofest for shuttle information.

Fireworks on Friday & Sunday Nights

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and watch one of Illinois's best fireworks displays at 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Citgo Lemont Refinery.

Adult Bean Bag Tournaments

Bring out your team for friendly competition.

• Must be ages 18 & older to play
• Register day of in beverage garden
• Contact Jason for details 815.886.6222 or jbuckholtz@romeoville.org

THURSDAY, 8/1 $10 a person

• Blind Draw 6 p.m. Start
• Cash Prizes for 1st & 2nd place

SATURDAY, 8/3 $40 per team

• Team Play 4 p.m. Start
• Cash Prizes for 1st & 2nd place

SUNDAY, 8/4 $10 per person

• Blind Draw 1:00 p.m.
• Cash Prize for 1st and 2nd place
• Must be ages 18 & older to play
• Register day of in beverage garden

RomeoFest Car Show - Showcase Classics Car Show

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Interested in entering your vehicle in Sunday’s show on the Great Lawn? Contact Showcase Classics at (866)4RSHOWS or visit online at www.showcaseclassics.com.

Adult Men's Softball Tournaments

Must be ages 18 & older to play. For information or to register call Jason at 815-886-6222.

Saturday, August 3

• $225 per team
• Cash Prizes for 1st & 2nd place
• Register by 7/31
• Use code 19SFSOFTBALL

Family Fun Zone

Bring your family out to the Family Fun Zone! We are bringing all the family entertainers, petting zoo, photo ops, sensory area, laser tag, face painting and more to one location to make it easier for you to enjoy the fun!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mini Golf
• 6:00-9:30 p.m. Laser Tag
• 6:00-7:00 p.m. Animal Quest Show
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Character Photo Opp with Tinkerbelle & Little Mermaid
• 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Stages Performing Arts - Trollz Show

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mini Golf
• 6:00-7:00 p.m. Magician
• 6:00-9:00 p.m. Laser Tag
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Character Photo Opp with Anna & Elsa
• 7:30-8:30 p.m. Stages Performing Arts - Moana Show

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. K-9 Demo with Spike
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. Character Photo Opp with Belle & Cinderella
• 1:00-5:00 p.m. Face Painting
• 2:00-3:00 p.m. Robin’s Dog Stars
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jim Nesci’s Cold-Blooded Creatures
• 4:00-6:00 p.m. Stilt Walker
• 4:00-8:00 p.m. Bricks & Minifigs Lego Building
• 5:00-8:30 p.m. Laser Tag
• 5:45-6:45 p.m. Jim Jensen’s Game Show
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Character Photo Opp with Woody, Jesse & Scottish Princess
• 7:00-8:00 p.m. Todd Downing Magic
• 9:00 p.m. Movie in the Park featuring The Sandlot

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. K-9 Demo with Spike
• 1:00-3:00 p.m. Character Photo Opp with Spiderman & Rapunzel
• 1:00-5:00 p.m. Face Painting
• 2:00-4:00 p.m. Incredible Bats Show
• 4:00-8:00 p.m. Bricks & Minifigs Lego Building
• 4:30-6:00 p.m. Big Wolf Ranch Show
• 5:00-9:00 p.m. Laser Tag
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Blues Music Interactive Party
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Character Photo Op with Pocohontas, Captain Marvel & Captain America

Joliet Junior College is the Family Fun Zone sponsor.

Bingo Tent

Must be ages 18 & older to play. All regular games $1 per card or$2 for 3 cards.

Hours:

• Thursday & Friday 5:00-9:30 p.m.
• Saturday 1:00-9:30 p.m.
• Sunday 1:00-9:00 p.m.

Guaranteed specials - 6 cards for $5:

• Thursday & Friday- $100 at 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday - $50 midday at 4:00 p.m., $100 night at 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday - $50 midday at 4:00 p.m., $50 night at 6:00 p.m., $300 night at 8:00 p.m.