Minooka Summerfest - Our Biggest Fund Raiser of the Year!
🎉 Kick Off Summerfest on Friday, June 12th!
Get ready for the Minooka Lions Club's biggest fundraiser of the year! Friday night features a packed lineup of non-stop entertainment, delicious local eats, and community fun at the corner of Mondamin St. & Wabena Ave.
- 12:30 PM – Free Senior Bingo: 12 games, great prizes, and complimentary snacks/water at our new location in the St. Mary's Parish Room.
- 6:30 PM – Beer Garden Opens: Serving up cold drafts, seltzers, and canned cocktails (Cash only, 21+ wristbands available at the gate).
- 7:00 PM – Live Music Kickoff: Dance to multi-genre hits with Coverlicious at 7:00 PM, followed by the high-octane 80s rock mayhem of Hairbangers Ball at 9:00 PM.
- All Night – Food Truck Rally: Satisfy your cravings with an incredible lineup of over a dozen food trucks serving everything from BBQ and pierogies to fresh mini donuts and ice-cold treats.
☀️ Keep the Fun Going: Summerfest Saturday!
The excitement peaks on Saturday, June 13th! From morning fitness to late-night fireworks, day two of the Minooka Lions Club Summerfest is packed with activities for all ages at Mondamin St. & Wabena Ave.
- Morning Energy: Kick off the day with the Minooka Summerfest 5k Race & Kids' Fun Run starting at 8:00 AM.
- Daytime Family Fun: Explore the Street Market & Craft Fair, let the kids burn off energy with games and the Fire Department Waterball, or check out the 18th Annual Bean Bag Tournament.
- Live Music & Entertainment: Non-stop performances inside and outside the tent starting at 10:00 AM, featuring everything from magicians and reptiles to incredible evening sets by Nashville Electric Co. and the Semple Band.
- Grand Finale: Grab some dinner from a massive lineup of over a dozen food trucks and look up for a spectacular Fireworks show at 9:00 PM!
🏃♂️ Lace Up for the Minooka Summerfest 5K & Kids Race!
Lace up your running shoes for Saturday, June 13th! Online registration is officially open for the annual Minooka Summerfest 5K Race. Whether you're chasing a personal record on our rolling course or looking for a fun community walk, this chip-timed event has something for everyone—including over $200 in raffle prizes!
- 5K Run/Walk: Starts at 8:00 AM (Professional chip timing by J3 Timing).
- FREE Kids Fun Run: Starts around 9:00 AM with distances for ages 10 and under (all participants get a finisher medal!).
- Deadlines: Secure the $35 early bird rate by June 2nd. Online registration closes June 10th.
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