25th Annual Heritage Fest Set for Saturday

A local favorite returns from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11 in downtown Lemont. The 25th annual Heritage Fest will feature rides, games, live music and food from local vendors.

Activity options were hand-picked by residents, in a social media survey this spring. The newest addition will be the Victory Lap Slide, an inflatable race car-themed slide. Other activities returning this year include a rock-climbing wall, zip line and the Meltdown, described as a rotating arm for participants to dodge or climb.

Visitors can play a game of miniature golf, bingo, or volleyball, or take old-time photos, historical walking tours, and pony rides. A petting zoo and Model A Ford car show will also be available, along with a smash the car and Minecraft-inspired art project.

Attendees can hop aboard a trackless train to visit each attraction.

Live music will be provided beginning at 4 p.m., starting with Reverend Dogman & The Heard playing their takes on blues rock and classic rock songs.

Rock cover Split Decision will follow at 6:30, with The Dancing Noodles wrapping up the night with rhythm and blues from 9 to 11 p.m.

Food vendors will include H&H Family Restaurant, Rosati’s Pizza, Tap House Grill, Totura’s Sausages, TCBY, the Vault Cafe and Bar and Enjoi Bake Shop. Lemont firefighters will dish out corn on the cob.

Look to the Village for more.