June 18-21, 2009

www.prairiefest.com

How To Find the Fest
Booked Entertainment 2008
Volunteer to help!

PrairieFest 2008 Entry Forms

Sponsorship Opportunities
Print 2008 sponsorship brochure

Whether your business has called Oswegoland home for many years, or whether you're new to the community, the Oswegoland Park District invites you to be part of the area's largest community celebration by pledging support to PrairieFest 2009.

Although the Oswegoland Park District coordinates PrairieFest, the district relies on contributions from local businesses and community organizations to help offset the cost of the festival. In return, businesses receive a great deal of community exposure in ways not possible through conventional advertising.

In addition to the exposure businesses receive during the festival itself, sponsors who contribute at the Millennium level of $2,500 or more will have their logo and business name showcased in a variety of media including newspaper advertisements, radio and television spots, signs, fence banners, pole banners, event brochures, and Oswegoland Park District publications. No donation is too small, however, and sponsorship opportunities are available at all contribution levels. In-kind contributions of services and/or products are greatly appreciated as well.

If you would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact PrairieFest Coordinator, Margaret Gienger, at 630.554.4431 or mgienger@oswegolandpd.org.

Volunteers needed. Join the Team!
Each year PrairieFest organizers recruit 150 volunteers to help direct traffic, greet at the gates, sell tickets, and keep tables washed and the grounds clean.

PrairieFest volunteers are asked to work just one three hour shift sometime during the weekend, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the event with family and friends. Each volunteer is given a "We Sweat the Small Stuff" volunteer shirt to wear during their shift. This is a great way to give back to your community, meet new friends, and feel a part of Oswegoland's hometown celebration.

Contact Kristie Vest at 630.554.4425 or kvest@oswegolandpd.org with questions, or click here to say "I can help".

PrairieFest Parade
Sunday, June 21, 2009

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 1, 2009. Contact the Oswegoland Park District at 630.554.1010 or email mgienger@oswegolandpd.org to be placed on the mailing list.

PrairieFest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
June 21, 2009

Print 2008 race entry form

The 5K race and 1 Mile Fun Run are Sunday, June 21, 2009. 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. Download your race entry or register online at Active.com or through the Park District's online registration system after May 5.

For more information, contact race director Kristie Vest at 630.554.4425 or kvest@oswegolandpd.org.

PrairieFest Expo Village (driving instructions)

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.

New this year, a Friday night option! Participate all three days, or pick your days and pay only for the days you choose!

2008 Expo Village Invitation
2008 Expo Village Registration
2008 Expo Village Waiver

Contact Lisa Sayles at the Oswegoland Park District, 630.554.4464 or lsayles@oswegolandpd.org for more information.

PrairieFest Raft Rally

Raft Rally 2008 Registration
Raft Rally 2008 Waiver

Rafts and crew gather at Violet Patch Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th and float to the bridge at Hudson Crossing Park. Entry fee is just $10 per raft.

Individuals, families, neighborhood groups, service organizations, governmental bodies and businesses are all encouraged to put together a crew.

Although anything that floats will do, The Oswegoland Optimist Club challenges you to exercise your imaginations if you want to win the top prize!

Download entry form and waivers or pick one up at Oswegoland Park District offices in May. Registration forms and waivers are also available on site. Each participant must sign a waiver before participating in the event and life jackets are recommended.

The PrairieFest Raft Rally is sponsored by the Oswegoland Optimist Club. Please contact organizers Dick and Deb Krase at 630.554.8799 with questions.

PrairieFest 2009 Car Show

The PrairieFest Car Show, held Sunday, June 21, is organized by Skeletons in the Closet, Inc. with proceeds to benefit the Kendall County Food Pantry. Cars register before noon and spend the day at PrairieFest. There's plenty for the family to do, so bring them along. Day of registration.

Quilter's Dozen Quilt Raffle
"Cardinals in the Cabin" about the quilt

The Quilter's Dozen donates a beautiful hand sewn quilt for raffle each year with proceeds to benefit PrairieFest. 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 15 at 4 pm. Winner need not be present to win.

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

Mud volleyball double elimination tournament for 12 co-ed teams of six to eight players each on Saturday, June 20 starting at 9 am at Prairie Point Community Park. Participants must be District 308 residents entering grades 9-12 in the fall of '08 (plus '08 graduating seniors). Sponsored by Oswegoland Optimist Club.

Mud Volleyball 2008 Information
Mud Volleyball 2008 Registration
Mud Volleyball 2008 Waiver

PrairieFest Medallion Hunt
Maybe THIS will be your lucky year!
Watch for clues to the PrairieFest 2007 Medallion Hunt five weeks before the festival! Clues to its location can be found in the Ledger-Sentinel beginning in May. Clues build upon each other, so save them all! Clues also posted weekly at Prairie Point, the Civic Center, and right here on the Park District's web site!

*Kendall County Record, Oswegoland Park District, Universal Expression, Fox Valley Trophy & Awards, and last year's winner not eligible.