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8am-4pm
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PrairieFest Car Show |
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Antique and classic cars, DJ, and door prizes located off Route 71 near Oswego High School. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Organized by Harry's Auto Service
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8am-
Noon
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Father's Day Pancake Breakfast |
American Legion, downtown Oswego.
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8:30am
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PrairieFest 5K and 1 Mile Run |
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Race starts at Prairie Point Center and weaves through Lakeview and Deerpath.
5K $20 race day. 1 Mile $10. Dry weave T-shirt, ribbons and trophies. Entertainment?
Sponsored by Edward Hospital and Oswegoland Park District
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9am &
10:30am
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Community Worship Celebration |
Hospitality Tent
Join Lord of Life Community Church for a worship service including music, drama, public speaking and refreshments.
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9am-1pm
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Oswego Country Market |
Main Street Oswego
Fresh produce and more!
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10am-
4pm
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Civil War Encampment/Living History |
Hudson Crossing Park, downtown Oswego
Step into a Civil War camp and experience living history! Civil War era tents, clothing, and artillery. Casting bullet and military drill demonstrations throughout the day.
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10am-
6pm
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Vogel's Exotic Animals Petting Zoo |
Big tent houses adorable baby animals. Petting zoo is free!
Sponsored by N M Tripp Insurance Agency & H Q C Incorporated
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10am-
5pm
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Oswego Inn |
Downtown Oswego
Grill's open!
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10am-
5pm
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Miller's Petting Zoo |
Sponsored by L.J. Dodd Construction, Inc.
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Noon-
4pm
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PrairieFest Quilt Show |
Little White School Museum at Jackson and Polk
Organized by the Quilter"' Dozen, this quilt show includes quilts of past and present, demonstrations and PrairieFest quilt raffle tickets for sale.
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1pm
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PrairieFest Parade |
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"Marking Milestones...Marching On!"
Celebrate the many community anniversaries with local celebrities, entertainers, organizations and businesses. WSPY review stand in front of the Fire Barn on Main Street. Click here for the Parade Route Map.
Sponsored by Oswego Community Bank
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1-5pm
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PrairieFest Expo Village |
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Area crafters and businesses demonstrating services, selling products, sharing information and giving stuff away! The Expo Village is located on the main festival grounds.
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1-6pm
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Windy City Amusements Carnival |
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$17 wristband special, unlimited rides, 1–5pm.
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1-6pm
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Free Pony Rides |
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Sponsored by Sikich LLP
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2pm
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$10,000 Duck Races |
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Following the parade gather at Hudson Crossing Park bridge in downtown Oswego to watch your duck win the duck race. Purchase your tickets at the Rotary booth during PrairieFest for $5 or a "Quack Pack" of five for $20.
Organized by Rotary Club of Oswego.
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3-4:30pm
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Wooden Nickel Sunday! |
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Following the parade, kids of all ages are invited to the festival grounds to play the nostalgic games of yesteryear. Sack races, car smashing, Bossy Bingo, and more. Games and commemorative wooden nickels compliments of the Oswego's 175th Commission and Oswegoland Park District.
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3:30-
5:30pm
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Ashton Gap |
Main Stage
Ashley Lewis and her band Ashton Gap deliver smooth harmonies, dynamic mandolin, and fantastic fiddles! Performing their own original songs as well as traditional favorites, Ashton Gap adds a fresh and original flare to traditional bluegrass music.
Sponsored by KR&G Excavating
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