Oglesby's Summer Fun Fest

If you’re looking for good ol’ fashioned fun with an emphasis on family, mark you calendar now for Summer Fun Fest, Thursday, June 27th, through Sunday, June 30th, in Oglesby, Illinois. We’ve taken a summer’s worth of activities and packed them into one weekend that you’re not going to want to miss.

There is no charge to attend the event and parking (also free) should be plentiful.

Navigate this blog to see what's on tap for this fun-filled weekend.

Click on the top tabs to see the goings-on for each day.

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Summer Fun Fest is held on the grounds surrounding the municipal swimming pool. The Oglesby Elks Lodge has also graciously allowed the event to spill over onto its property.

Whether you’re an Illinois Valley resident or a visitor to our area for the weekend, you’re invited to join us for a weekend of food, thrills, entertainment and fun.


Hope to see you there!

Volunteers needed!

Want to be a part of bringing summer celebration glory back to Oglesby?

The city is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Summer Fun Fest, June 27th-30th. Please contact Oglesby city hall (815-883-3389) for more information.

Summer Fun Fest offerings include an impressive lineup of tribute bands, a car show, farmers market, citywide garage sales, the Oglesby Library’s used book sale, the popular “Kids’ Party in the Park” and the Midwest’s largest carnival—complete with rides, a midway lined with games and food booths, and a beer garden.

Though helping hands are need everywhere, a good portion of volunteers will be manning beverage sales, checking IDs and selling tickets. The Kids’ Party in the Park—a big success in previous years with free activities for youngsters—will also be a focus for staffing volunteers.

Group or individual volunteers are welcome.

Come, help Oglesby bring family-friendly fun to the Illinois Valley!