Guide To RomeoFest 2018: Four Days Of Fun In Romeoville

ROMEOVILLE, IL — Four days of fun kick off Thursday, Aug. 2 right here in Romeoville: It's time for RomeoFest 2018.

As of Wednesday, the forecast for Aug. 2 to 5 was partly or mostly cloudy each day, with a low chance of rain and daily highs ranging from 83 to 88 degrees.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2018 fest, from live music to special events and more. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

You can also follow Romeoville Police Department clues for the chance to win RomeoFest Mega Passes Wednesday and Thursday.

Fest hours:

• 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday
• 5 to 11 p.m. Friday
• Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday
• Noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday

Mega Passes available at these times:

• Through Aug. 1 - $45 cash, $47 credit/debit, available at Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday/Sunday
• Aug. 2-5 - $50 cash only, available in carnival during carnival hours only.

Daily wristbands

• Good for unlimited rides on day of purchase only during carnival hours - $30 cash only

Shuttle bus service

• 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday
• 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday

Food Fest 1 Mile Race

• 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at Romeoville Toyota Pavilion, 1050 W. Romeo Road
• Register online or print mail-in registration form; $20 for adults 21 and older, $15 for those ages 20 and younger
• Limited to 250 participants
• DJ before/during race, followed by live music from Sixteen Candles at 8 p.m.
• Check in at Toyota Pavilion by 6 p.m.
• Participants receive three food fest samples; beer, soda or water; event T-shirts (not guaranteed for those who register after July 23)
• Walkers welcome

Live music schedule (no cover charge)

Thursday

• 8 to 10 p.m. Sixteen Candles (80s cover band)

Friday

• 5 to 7:30 p.m. Goo Roos (variety hits cover band)
• 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Infinity (classic rock cover band)

Saturday

• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Recycle the Day (Motown to modern cover band)
• 5:30 to 7:30 The Hat Guys (variety cover band)
• 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Too White Crew (90s cover band)

Sunday

• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 7th Heaven (pop hits band)
• 7:30 to 9:30 Hillbilly Rockstarz (country and variety band)

Fireworks

• 9:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday nights, sponsored by Citgo of Lemont refinery

Adult bean bag tournament

• For ages 18 and older; register day of in RomeoFest beverage garden
• 6 p.m. start on Thursday, $10 per person, blind draw
• 4 p.m. start on Saturday, $40 per team, team play
• 1 p.m. start on Sunday, $10 per person, blind draw
• Cash prizes for first and second place
• For information contact Jason at 815-886-6222 or jbuckholtz@romeoville.org

RomeFest Car Show - Showcase Classics Car Show

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
• Interested in entering your vehicle in Sunday’s show on the Great Lawn? Contact Showcase Classics at (866)4RSHOWS or visit online at www.showcaseclassics.com.

Men's softball tournament

• Saturday, Aug. 4
• Must be 18 or older to play
• $225 per team
• Cash prizes for first and second place
• Register by Aug. 1 using code 18S890
• For information or to register call Jason at 815-886-622

Family Fun Zone

• Family entertainers, petting zoo, photo ops, sensory area, watermelon-eating contest, laser tag, face painting and more.
• Sponsored by Joliet Junior College

Bingo tent

• 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday
• 1 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday
• 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday
• Must be 18 and older to play
• Regular games $1 per card, $2 for three cards
• Guaranteed specials - 6 cards for $5:
  • Thursday and Friday, $100 at 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, $50 at 4 p.m., $100 at 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, $50 at 4 p.m, $50 at 6 p.m., $300 at 8 p.m.

Georgia Wilson Day

• 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, individuals with special needs invited to ride the carnival for free
• Must register at the Romeoville Recreation Center or with Northern Will County Special Recreation by Wednesday, Aug. 2. Program code 18SGWDAY
• No additional tickets will be sold during this time slot. Only those pre-registered will be admitted into the carnival

Talent show

• For ages 5 to 17; register with the Romeoville Recreation Department by July 22 using code 18STALENT
• Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Toyota Main Stage
• No judging — just a chance to show off your talent (including, but not limited to singing, dancing, playing an instrument, performing a skit, magic tricks, juggling)

View the full schedule of events here