Montgomery Fest is a three-day community favorite and a longtime fest in Montgomery Park in Montgomery, IL. The event brings neighbors and friends together to enjoy a weekend of family fun. Montgomery Fest offers a variety of events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, Family Fest, a parade, a car show, a carp fishing derby, and fireworks.
2026 FEST DATES:
- FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
- SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
- SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Guests are encouraged to bring bag chairs in addition to the blankets. In addition, the fest will provide picnic tables scattered throughout the park and along the river for guests' use.
All Fest Activities, unless otherwise noted, take place at Montgomery Park, located just west of the Fox River at 301 N. River Street. The Car Show (Saturday) is located in Austin Park, just east of the river, at 1345 S. Broadway. Family Fest, the Craft Fair, and the Parade Grand Stand will be on River Street in front of Village Hall.
BEER TENT PARTNER
The Montgomery Foundation will host the Beer Garden/Tent Area for those 21 years of age and older. The beer tent will be located within the food vendor row. All proceeds from the beer booth benefit the Montgomery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports education and community service programs.
CARNIVAL ENTRY FEE
Unlimited ride wristbands are only offered during specific hours and days of the fest: daytime wristbands are $30 (good for Saturday & Sunday 1-4:30P), and evening wristbands are $35 (good for Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 5-9P).
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Complimentary shuttle bus service to downtown Montgomery is provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Upon reaching the festival grounds, a complimentary golf cart shuttle service is available between the shuttle bus drop-off point and the festival entrance.
PARKING
Limited parking for the fest is available on the streets and in the Lyon Metal parking lot (421 N. Main St.), just off the grounds.
ATMs LOCATED ON SITE
ATMs are located near the food vendor area, at the entrance to the park, and in the carnival area. ATM sponsor is @EarthmoverCreditUnion.
RULES & RESTRICTIONS
Fox Valley Park District's Montgomery and Austin Park are smoke-free parks. A designated smoking area is located at the northeast corner of River & Mill.
Pets onsite in or around the fest must be leashed at all times. Due to the size and nature of the event, we strongly encourage pet owners to leave pets at home in a comfortable environment.
SPONSORSHIP
We want to thank the 2026 Montgomery Fest Sponsors who make this event possible!
To view all of this year's fest supporters, visit montgomeryil.org/186/Montgomery-Fest.
PARADE
Sunday's Parade steps off at 1:00P. Stay tuned for our 2026 Parade Grand Marshal announcement.
2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
5-10P | Beer Tent, Carnival, Food Vendors
5-10:30P | Free Shuttle Service
ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
5:30-7:30P | @thethrowbackschicago
8-10P | @billyjoelband
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
10A-10P | Food Vendors
10A-3P | Family Fest & Craft Fair on River Street
10A-4P | Car Show in Austin Park
11A-10:30P | Free Shuttle Service
12-10P | Beer Tent
1-10P | Carnival
FUN FOR ALL AGES
10A-12P | Chalk with a Cop
10A-3P | Family Fest & Crait Fair on River Street
10:30-11:15A | @MissJamiesFarm at the Family Fest stage on River Street
11:45A-1:00P | Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles at the Family Fest stage on River Street
1:30-2:30P | Jason Kollum's Bubble Show at the Family Fest stage on River Street
ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP
11A-12P | @JeffAndKurtAcoustic
12:30-2:30P | @vitalsignscoverband
3-5P | @serendipitychicago
5:30-7:30P | @SwingFactor
8-10P | @BrassOnFire
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
10A-9P | Food Vendors
11A-10P | Free Shuttle Service
12-9P | Beer Tent
1-9P | Carnival
FUN FOR ALL AGES
6A-2P | Annual Carp Fishing Derby
9-10A | Church in the Park with New Life Montgomery
1P | Parade Step-Off
9P | Fireworks (best viewing from Montgomery Park or the Mill St. Bridge)
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
11:30A-12:30P | @AmericanCash
2-4P | @wilddiasyband
4:30-6:30P | @crawfordsdaughter
7-9P | @whiskeyroadchicago
The August water bills will be mailed to all residents in a printed event program. Additional copies are available at Village Hall after August 1.
A digital copy is available online at montgomeryil.org/186/Montgomery-Fest.
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