Community Corner
La Grange Endless Summerfest, August 1st - 3rd
La
Grange, IL – The Park District of La Grange (PDLG) and La Grange
Business Association (LGBA), announce the very first La Grange Endless
Summerfest. This festival features something for everyone and is meant for the
whole community to enjoy. The three day festival kicks off Friday, August 1
through Sunday, August 3, 2014 from the grounds of Gordon Park at the
intersection of Ogden & Locust., La Grange, IL.
The Park District of La Grange is thrilled to host a festival in
newly-renovated, 14acre Gordon Park where you can enjoy new attractions, hear
great live performances, taste unique food from local vendors, witness a
spectacular firework show and relax in the park with family and friends. In
addition to the music stage, you will find a carnival with rides and games,
children’s activities area, beer and wine tent, Community Business Expo and
much more.
“This is a great opportunity to show cooperation with local
businesses to put on a three day event for the community,” said Dean Bissias,
Director of the Park District of La Grange
La Grange Endless Summerfest is open Friday from 4PM – 10:30PM, and
Saturday and Sunday from Noon – 10:30PM. A spectacular fireworks show,
sponsored by Country Financial, will be featured at dusk on Friday and
Sunday. A petting zoo and special
activities for children are showcased from Noon – 5PM on Saturday and Sunday.
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Live
entertainment throughout the weekend includes: Big Wheel, Hair Bangers Ball, Saracens,
Kickin’ Jimmy, 16 Candles, Mason Rivers and Andrew Salgado. There is a $3 per person admission charge
to the food and entertainment area from 5PM – 9:30PM on
Friday and Saturday. Children under 12
are free. Delicious fare from La Grange restaurants and food vendors will be
available.
Also featured throughout the weekend is a local business expo
which will showcase the amenities and services offered by many businesses in
the area.
"The Business Expo is a great way for visitors and residents
to personally connect with some of the terrific independent businesses that are
all around us,” said Steve Jasinski, president of the LGBA. " “It’s part of our continuing effort to
encourage people to support local businesses first,” he said.
For updates information please visit the La Grange
Endless Summerfest website www.lagrangeendlesssummerfest.com.
