Prairiefest 2017 Events Schedule
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Contact us at (630) 554-4425 or kvest@oswegolandpd.org
| Thursday, June 15 | |||
| 3:00 – 5:00pm | Me Too @ PrairieFest | Carnival is open only to children with special needs and their families for a modified ride experience. Sponsored by Oswego Tourism Bureau | |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | OEHS A Cappella Choirs | Listen to Nothing But Treble and the Danger Tones | Main Stage |
| 4:00 – 9:00pm | PrairieFest Expo Village | Enjoy special PrairieFest deals with the businesses and artisans at the festival! | |
| 4:45pm | OEHS Step Team | Main Stage | |
| 5:00pm | OHS Divas and Gents Step Team | Main Stage | |
| 5:00 – 7:00pm | SD308 Unity Project | Celebrate the strength and beauty of our diversity with this interactive community art project! | |
| 5:00 – 7:00pm | Be Someone’s Heart Throb! | Learn CPR & take home a free backpack training kit. Sponsored by American Heart Association and The Community Foundation | First National Bank Event Tent |
| 5:00 – 7:00pm | PrairieFest 5K Bib Pick Up | First National Bank Event Tent | |
| 6:00pm | Unity Project Opening Ceremony | Local Officials honor the project that celebrates our uniqueness and strengthens our ties to each other. | |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | PrairieWinds Concert | Delight in the festive sounds of the community concert under OEHS Director Stevan Rexrroat. | Main Stage |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Princesses and Pirates | Meet and greet with your favorite storybook heroes and heroines! | Family Tent |
| 6:00 – 10:30pm | Windy City Amusements Carnival | ||
| 7:00pm | Main Stage Moment | Be Someone’s Heart Throb | |
| 7:15 – 7:45pm | PrairieFest Grand Prix Weigh In | First National Bank Event Tent | |
| 7:30pm | Libido Funk Circus | Chicago’s Premier Party Band performs a relentless tribute to the best in dance music! | Main Stage |
| Friday, June 16 | |||
| 9:00am – 5:00pm | Ugly Fabric Quilt Challenge | Vote on the craziest quilt created from unusual swapped fabrics. | Oswego Presbyterian Church |
| 10:00am – Noon | Wheels Go ‘Round | Little-size kids can meet BIG-size vehicles! | |
| 10:00am – Noon | BabbleDabble | Oswegoland Park District’s “As We Grow” Preschool | Family Tent |
| 10:00am – 2:00pm | Face Painting | Free face painting by the Oswego High School cheer team. Donations welcome! | First National Bank Partner Tent |
| 10:00am – 2:00pm | Gymnastic Obstacle Course | Roll, jump, crawl, and flip through the course. Oswegoland Park District Gymnastics | First National Bank Event Tent |
| 10:00am – 4:00pm | PrairieFest Quilt Show | Quilts of past and present, demonstrations, and PrairieFest quilt raffle tickets for sale. | Little White School Museum |
| 10:00am – 5:00pm | Miller’s Petting Zoo | ||
| 10:00am – 6:00pm | SD308 Unity Project | Celebrate the strength and beauty of our diversity with this interactive community art project! | |
| 10:00am – 8:00pm | Prairiefest Expo Village | Enjoy special PrairieFest deals with the businesses and artisans at the festival! | |
| 10:30 – 11:30am | Cincinnati Circus | Witness acts of acrobatic ability and performances of playful power. | Circus Area |
| 11:00am – 4:00pm | Free Pony Rides | ||
| Noon – 1:30pm | Circus Workshop | Run away to the circus and learn their tricks! | Circus Area |
| Noon – 1:00pm | Friday Family Concert: Istvan & his Imaginary Band | Sing and dance along to their silly songs! | Main Stage |
| Noon – 10:00pm | Windy City Amusement Carnival | Unlimited Rides wristband from 12:00-4:00pm. | |
| 1:00 -3:00pm | Kids Corner | Colorful time with free and fun art! Oswego Kid’s Connection | Family Tent |
| 2:00 – 3:00pm | School of Rock Plainfield House Band | Rock out to students from the School of Rock! | Main Stage |
| 3:00-5:00pm | Be Someone’s Heart Throb! | Learn CPR & take home a free backpack training kit. Sponsored by American Heart Association and The Community Foundation | Family Tent |
| 3:30 – 4:30pm | Cincinnati Circus | Witness acts of acrobatic ability and performances of playful power. | Circus Area |
| 5:00 – 6:00pm | Circus Workshop | Run away to the circus and learn their tricks! | Circus Area |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Fries with That? Improv | Limelight Theatre Company’s youth improv group entertains on the fly…or the fry! | Family Tent |
| 6:00pm | Homerun Derby | Swing for the fences! $20 gets you ten swings and a chance at fame. | Prairie Point Park |
| 6:30pm | Main Stage Moment | Witness someone’s life changing moment! | Main Stage |
| 7:00pm | Blessid Union of Souls | Alternative rock band play their hits “I Believe” and “She Likes Me for Me” | Main Stage |
| 7:00 – 9:00pm | PrairieFest Grand Prix | It’s the Adult Pinewood Derby and all bets are ON! Enter your car for $20 or drop your $1 chance into the fastest car’s can to win some cash! | First National Bank Event Tent |
| 9:00pm | Eve 6 | American rock band performs hits “Inside Out,” “Here’s To The Night,” and “Victoria.” | Main Stage |
| 9:00pm – 1:30pm | DJ | American Legion | |
| Saturday, June 17 | |||
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Kids’ Fishing Clinic | Rods, reels, and bait provided by the Oswegoland Fishin’ Fools. | Chesterfield Lake |
| 9:00am – 2:00pm | PrairieFest Blood Drive | Donate at the Heartland Blood Drive RV and receive a thank you gift! | |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm | Ugly Fabric Quilt Challenge | Vote on the craziest quilt created from unusual swapped fabrics. | Oswego Presbyterian Church |
| 9:15 – 9:45 am | Main Stage Yoga | Take a yoga break to settle your mind in the middle of the wonderful weekend! | |
| 9:30am | PrairieFest Softball Tournament | It’s a battle for ‘batter’s up’! | Prairie Point Park Ballfields |
| 10:00am – 6:00pm | SD308 Unity Project | Celebrate the strength and beauty of our diversity with this interactive community art project! | |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | A Step Above Dancers | Main Stage | |
| 10:00am – 2:00pm | Face Painting | Free face painting by the Oswego East High School cheer team. Donations welcome! | First National Partner Tent |
| 10:00am – 2:00pm | Prairie Paws Pet Adoption Event | Expand your family with a lovable newcomer! | High School Soccer Fields |
| 10:00am – 4:00pm | PrairieFest Quilt Show | Featuring quilts of past and present, watch demonstrations, and purchase PrairieFest quilt raffle tickets. | Little White School Museum |
| 10:00am – 5:00pm | Miller’s Petting Zoo | ||
| 10:00am – 8:00pm | PrairieFest Expo Village | Enjoy special PrairieFest deals with the businesses and artisans at the festival! | |
| 10:30 – 11:30am | Cincinnati Circus | Witness acts of acrobatic ability and performances of playful power. | Circus Area |
| 11:00am – 3:00pm | Kiwanis Bags Tournament | Main Stage Lawn | |
| 11:00am-4:00pm | Pony Rides | ||
| Noon – 1:30pm | Circus Workshop | Run away to the circus and learn their tricks! | Circus Area |
| Noon-10:00pm | Windy City Amusement Carnival | Unlimited Rides wristband from 12:00-4:00pm. | |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | Fries with That? Improv | Limelight Theatre Company’s youth improv group entertains on the fly…or the fry! | Family Tent |
| 1:00 – 2:00pm | FRAMA Rock Ensemble | Featuring performers from the Fox River Academy of Music and Art. | Main Stage |
| 3:00 – 5:00pm | Rocky Rugby Mini Tourneys | Chiefs Rugby Club will be showcasing the newest sport of Rugby. | High School Soccer Fields |
| 3:00 – 5:00pm | Be Someone’s Heart Throb! | Learn CPR & take home a free backpack training kit. Sponsored by American Heart Association and The Community Foundation | Family Tent |
| 3:30 – 4:30pm | Cincinnati Circus | Witness acts of acrobatic ability and performances of playful power. | Circus Area |
| 5:00 – 5:30pm | Real Women Bellydance | Family Tent | |
| 5:00 – 6:00pm | Circus Workshop | Run away to the circus and learn their tricks! | Circus Area |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | Bucket Brigade | Your team can fill the drum or just watch the fun with the Oswego Fire Protection District. | Downtown Main Street |
| 4:00 – 7:00pm | Fox Bend Family Golf | Bring the family and play nine holes for only $5 per person. Optional cart – $7 | Fox Bend Golf Course |
| 6:00 – 9:00pm | Sip & Savor Gastropub | Taste unique bites & sample craft cocktails. Purchase your tasting lanyard for $40 at the tent. | First National Bank Event Tent |
| 6:00pm | Gina Glocksen Band | Chicago-area rocker and American Idol alum will rouse up the crowd for the night’s big act. | Main Stage |
| 8:00pm | Main Stage Moment | Witness someone’s life changing moment! | Main Stage |
| 8:30pm | Sugar Ray | Get ready to rock out to “Every Morning,” “Fly,” and “When It’s Over.” | Main Stage |
| 9:00pm – 1:30am | DJ | American Legion+CA47:D77 | |
| Sunday, June 18 | |||
| 8:00am – Noon | Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast | American Legion | |
| 8:00am – 4:00pm | PrairieFest Car Show | Check out antique and classic cars presented by Harry’s Auto Service. | Oswego High School – South Parking Lot |
| 8:30am | PrairieFest 5K & One Mile Prairie Dog Jog | Race day registration for $35 (5K) or $20 (One Mile). Runners may bring their dogs. | Prairie Point Park |
| 9:00am – 1:00pm | Oswego Country Market | Downtown Oswego | |
| 10:00 – 11:00am | Community Worship Service | Local churches will bring unity in the Community. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. | Main Stage |
| 11:00am – 6:00pm | PrairieFest Expo Village | Enjoy special PrairieFest deals with the businesses and artisans at the festival! | |
| Noon – 4:00pm | PrairieFest Quilt Show | Make sure you have your ticket for the quilt drawing at 4:00pm. | Little White School Museum |
| Noon – 6:00pm | Miller’s Petting Zoo | ||
| 1:00pm | PrairieFest Parade | We’ve got stilts, bands, shriners, and floats! | Downtown Oswego |
| 1:00 – 5:00pm | Pony Rides | ||
| 1:00 – 6:00pm | Windy City Amusement Carnival | Unlimited Rides wristband from 2:00–6:00pm. | |
| 2:00 – 5:00pm | SD308 Unity Project | Celebrate the strength and beauty of our diversity with this interactive community art project! | |
| 2:30 – 3:30pm | Meet and Greet Chicago Blackhawks Ice Crew | Take a picture and get an autograph! | First National Event Tent |
| 3:00 – 5:00pm | Be Someone’s Heart Throb! | Learn CPR & take home a free backpack training kit. Sponsored by American Heart Association and The Community Foundation | First National Bank Event Tent |
| 3:00pm | PrairieFest Duck Race | Buy your duck at the fest and see if you’ll be the next $500 or $10,000 winner! Funds support the Rotary Club of Oswego. | Hudson Crossing Park |
| 3:00pm | County Line Brothers | This local band kicks off Country Sunday with some country hits! | Main Stage |
| 4:00pm | Main Stage Moment | PrairieFest Parade awards are revealed! | Main Stage |
| 4:30pm | Hillbilly Rockstarz | Country Sunday’s main act takes the stage. | Main Stage |