MayFest to Transport Western Springs Back in Time

Submitted by the Western Springs Historical Society.

Western Springs, IL - The Western Springs Historical Society invites the community to celebrate the return of spring at the second biennial MayFest on Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Tower Green in Western Springs.

Just like the inaugural event, this old fashioned village fair will feature carnival games, crafts, food and entertainment. Additionally, winners of the Society’s biennial Preservation Awards and the MayFest children’s contests will be announced during MayFest.

“Our first MayFest was a big success,” said WSHS President, Vicki Lezon, “We had well over 300 attendees and we heard such positive feedback that we’re bringing the event back this May. It’s a historical “fun fair” for residents and a way to celebrate the Village of Western Springs and its unique community spirit.”

The afternoon will feature old-fashioned carnival games, classic entertainment, food and crafts. Games will include nostalgic favorites like bean bag toss, krazy kans, and a scavenger hunt. Entertainment will feature a magician, Maypole dancers, Lively Arts Dance Academy, and the Western Springs-based Allegro fiddle and dance ensemble. Food will include lemonade, popcorn, cotton candy, cookies and an old-fashioned candy table while craft tables will offer boys and girls the opportunity to create crafts from another time.

Children ages preschool through grade 5 can participate in a coloring/drawing/writing contest (view details at westernspringshistory.org.) Entertainment is free, and tickets for food, crafts and games can be purchased at the event.

This community event is made possible through the support of these generous community businesses: Event Sponsor: Realty Executives Premiere and Activity Sponsors: Bright Horizons Preschool, Children’s Theater of Western Springs, Dr. Sarah Kelly – Chiropractor, First Congregational Church Preschool, Grand Avenue Preschool & Day Care, j2 Santi Builders, Kensington School of Western Springs, the Thomas Ford Library Foundation and Village Veterinary Practice.

The Historical Society also gratefully acknowledges the contributions of its many supporters who have provided in-kind donations of materials and services: Doodle Art & Design, KidList, Lively Arts Dance Academy, Mariano’s Western Springs, Nothing Bundt Cake, the Salt Creek Model A Club, Tony’s Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s LaGrange, Village True Value, the Western Springs Garden Club, & the Western Springs School of Talent Education.