Festival

Early celebration of St. P:atrick's Day draws thousands to small Will County town.

Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line will be headline act on June 24.

Cold weather doesn't deter holidayl event

Polo Christmas Festival organizers say there was a “great turnout” for the fourth annual event, despite the chilly weather.

Christmas at the Motherhouse: “Christmas Around the World” will feature The Claritas Master Chorale and USF Schola Cantorum. The concert will be held Saturday at 7:15 pm at the University of St. Francis’ St. Joseph Chapel.

The main outdoor arena will feature trick riding, vaulting, carriage driving, a drill team and equine therapy demonstrations among the many attractions, including live music and food.

Features of the day include the polka Mass, traditional Slovenian food, beverages, baked goods, live entertainment and a chance to see the as-yet unopened Planinsek Slovenian Market Museum.

The Joliet Latino Economic Development Association hosted Saturday’s Latino Music and Food Fest in with eight hours of music, food, a mechanical bull and more than 40 vendors at Van Buren Plaza in downtown Joliet.

Hundreds of thousands of music lovers headed to Chicago this past week end for Riot Fest featuring nearly a hundred performances including a host of local bands.

Event is 3 to 11 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza downtown.

The Joliet Latino Music & Food Festival will take place from 4 to 11 p.m. at Van Buren Street Plaza in downtown Joliet. This family-friendly event will feature live music, food, adult drinks and local vendors. Free admission for kids 11 and younger.

The Crest Hill Lions Clun is hosting a luau and car show from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Park,

After two years of only virtual performances, the 46th annual festival returns Labor Day weekend with three days of online shows, as well as a different performance venue for live concerts the final two days, set indoors in Hinsdale.

Amboy's four-day Depot Days festival came to a head Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 with its annual car show and 50/50 drawing.

Once again, Amboy, a village of 2,500, is bracing for a weekend that will more than double its size as thousands return for the annual Depot Days car show, carnival, and 50/50 raffle.