PrairieFest Events

PrairieFest events are held throughout the community. Anyone wishing to organize an event is welcome to do so, and the Park District will help with advertisement and support.

Traditional PrairieFest Events

PrairieFest Parade
Sunday, June 17, 2012
2011 Parade Program

Each year, on the final day of PrairieFest, the parade moves through downtown Oswego showcasing area bands, floats, school and community groups, and businesses and organizations. Thousands of spectators enjoy celebrating family, history, and community with one of the best hometown parades around.

The parade is limited to 65 entries and entry deadline is May 20, 2012. Contact the Oswegoland Park District at 630.554.4498 or email Lfinch@oswegolandpd.org to be placed on the mailing list.

 

 

PrairieFest Expo Village - New Evening Options in 2012!
June 14 - 17, 2012
Village Expo Registration Forms

Showcase your business, craft, or organization to the thousands in attendance during PrairieFest, Oswego’s annual hometown celebration held Friday, Saturday and Sunday each Father’s Day weekend. Booth space is available in the Expo Village located on the PrairieFest grounds. Participate any days and hours that you choose and pay only for the days you use! Spaces will be assigned by the Expo Coordinator. Contact Lisa Sayles at the Oswegoland Park District, 630.554.4464 or lsayles@oswegolandpd.org for more information.

 

PrairieFest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Sunday, June 17, 2012
2012 Race Entry (coming soon)

The 5K race and 1 Mile Prairie Dog Jog is scheduled on Sunday, June 17, 2012. The starting gun will sound at 8:30 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The race begins at Prairie Point Center off Grove and Plainfield Road. USATF certified course winds through Lakeview. Shirt, ribbon, trophies, and refreshments. Runners are encouraged to bring their dogs for the 1 Mile Prairie Dog Jog which begins at the same location. Download your race entry or register online through the Park District's online registration system. For more information, contact race director Kristie Vest at 630.554.4425 or kvest@oswegolandpd.org.

 

 

Saturday, June 16
10am - 4pm
Register online

Print 2012 entry form (coming soon)

PrairieFest event and fundraiser for Kendall County CASA. Great fun and prizes! Register in advance online or on site Saturday, June 16. Check in begins at 9 am. Bags tournament will be in the center of the grounds near the Main Stage. Preregistration is encouraged. Contact the event manager for more information.

 

 

PrairieFest Best in Show & Pet Parade
Saturday, June 16
10-11am

Adults and children are invited to bring their pets, large and small, to Hudson Crossing Park on Saturday, June 16 at 10am for the annual Best of Show. Pets will be on parade followed by judging in ten catagories. Register at the park. Contact Lina at 630.554.4423 or lbishop@oswegolandpd.org with questions. It's free compliments of the Oswegoland Park District.

 

 

 

 

PrairieFest Family Golf
Saturday, June 16, 4-6pm
Fox Bend Golf Course

Nine holes for just $5 per person when you golf with your child. Sign up at the Fox Bend Pro Shop or call 630.554.3939.

 

 

 

Quilter's Dozen Quilt Raffle
The Quilter's Dozen donates a beautiful hand sewn quilt for raffle each year with proceeds to benefit PrairieFest. The 2011 quilt was appraised around $2,000!

Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6/$5 and will be on sale at the Civic Center and Prairie Point and at the White School Museum during the Quilt Show. Raffle to be held Sunday, June 17 at 4 pm. Winner need not be present to win. Contact Mary Feiden at 630.606.3857 for more information. Print quilt registration form.

 

 

 

PrairieFest 2012 Car Show
Sunday, June 17
8am - 4pm

The PrairieFest Car Show, held Sunday, June 17, is organized by Harry's Auto Service with proceeds to benefit the Kendall County Food Pantry. Cars register before noon on the south side of Oswego High School. There's plenty for the family to do, so bring them along. Day of registration. Contact Harry Warner at 630-554-8554 for more information

 

 

 

Post PrairieFest Events

 

 

"Slop to the Top" Co-Ed Mud Volleyball Tournament
TBD

Mud volleyball double elimination tournament for 10 co-ed teams of six to eight players each on Saturday, July 16 at Allied First Bank.

Signup for the High School Tournament begins at 8:30 and noon for the adult tournament. High School Participants must be District 308 residents entering grades 9-12 in the fall of '11 (plus '11 graduating seniors). Sponsored by Oswegoland Optimist Club and all proceeds go to help children’s charities. View more information

 

Festival of Brass Drum & Bugle Corp Show
TBD

The Susan M. Kiley Memorial Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce the return of the 23rd annual Festival of Brass Drum Corps Show to Oswego in 2011. The show will be held on Friday, July 1st beginning - 7:30 PM at Oswego High School’s Ken Pickerill Stadium.  The show will showcase a power packed line-up including the Bluecoats, Glassmen, Blue Stars, Colts, Pioneer, Teal Sound, Colt Cadets, Legends, and Blue Saints. Tickets can be purchased online at www.dci.org. For show information, contact Scott Nickels at 630.779.8528.

 

PrairieFest Raft Rally - TBD