Festivals and Events

There's always room for a festival in Yorkville and you're invited to help us celebrate our heritage and small town charm. From Music Under the Stars to our Hometown Days Festival and Holiday Under the Stars, the United City of Yorkville comes alive through our many festivals and recreational opportunities. The United City of Yorkville also partners with the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. To find out more about festivities, activities and entertainment in Yorkville and the surrounding area go to www.enjoyaurora.com.

Below is a brief list of festivals, celebrations and entertainment for 2010. We'll be adding more throughout the year so check back for more up-to-the-minute information. Please note that event dates, times and locations are subject to change.

2010 Upcoming Events

Art in City Hall
January – December, Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
United City of Yorkville City Hall, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
View an array of community art beautifully displayed in Yorkville’s City Hall all year long! Check the city’s Web site at www.yorkville.il.us for artist biographies and schedule updates. For more information, or if you are an artist and would like to exhibit your artwork, please call 630-553-8564. FREE!

• July/August-The Kendall County Arts Guild displays a variety of works including pastels, water colors, photography, oil paintings and more!

Music Under the Stars

Second and fourth Friday evenings in June, July and August

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Town Square Park, Rt. 47 and Main Street

Musical entertainment at its finest under the stars with Yorkville's Parks and Recreation Department. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for an enjoyable evening in one of Yorkville's beautiful parks. We'll have a variety of music all summer long. FREE! Check the schedule below for your favorite band!

• Friday, July 23-Lazy Maybes, Wine Night & Just B Natural performing from 6-6:45 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 13-NEW! Music Under the Stars and River NIght with EPIC at Riverfront Bicentennial Park, 131 E. Hydraulic. Wine, beer, food, and, music by EPIC.
• Friday, Aug. 27-Saturday June Band

Farmers' Market

Saturday mornings beginning June 12 through October 23

8 a.m. to Noon, Town Square Park, Rt. 47 and Main Street

Browse Yorkville's Town Square Park on Saturday mornings beginning Saturday, June 12 for a variety of farm fresh produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, fresh honey and much more! Summer to fall Yorkville's Farmers' Market is sure to have both fresh and seasonal produce! Make Yorkville's Farmers' Market your first stop every Saturday morning! Download a Vendor Application here. For questions call the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department at 630.553.4357. Download additional information here. Please note that the Farmers' Market has been cancelled on Saturday, July 3 and on Saturday, Sept. 4 due to other events in Town Square Park. FREE!

Outdoor Movie Nights

Bring your lawn chair, blankets, family and friends and enjoy a free movie in the park on Yorkville’s Parks and Recreation’s 30-foot inflatable screen. All movies are free. Movies begin at dark at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road. For more information call 630.553.4357. FREE!

• Tuesday, August 3 – Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 3

6-8 p.m. Town Square Park, Rt. 47 and Main Street

This annual celebration honors neighborhoods throughout the U.S.and promotes spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Join the Yorkville Police Department, the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for an evening of games, family activities, food, demonstrations, meeting new friends and much more. You'll have a great time getting to know your neighbors and your working community personnel. For more information call 630.553.4340. FREE!

NEW! Music Under the Stars and River Night

Friday, August 13, 5:30-10 p.m.

Riverfront Bicentennial Park, 131 E. Hydraulic

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce for a special evening of music, food, and fun by the Fox River located in beautiful Riverfront Bicentennial Park, 131 E. Hydraulic Street in downtown Yorkville. Musical entertainment by EPIC. Wine and beer available for individuals over 21; $1 wristbands. No outside coolers or food allowed. FREE! Sponsored by Chiro One Wellness, Kendall Pub, and New York Life Insurance. Additional information is available by contacting 630.553.4357 or 630.553.6853.

18th Annual Hometown Days Festival

Thursday, Sept. 2 - Sunday, September 5

Beecher Community Center, 908 Game Farm Road

Admission: $2 after 5 p.m. Sept. 3 - Sept. 5

NEW! Thursday evening is Family Night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. All rides $1 each.

This annual tribute to our hometown kicks off on Friday evening with music, food, carnival rides, and plenty of entertainment in between. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the fireworks finale on Sunday evening! There's something for everyone all weekend long including bingo, a Sunday afternoon bean bag tournament, the Pride and Joy Car Show, the Hometown Days 5K run, a pet parade, pancake breakfast, a baby contest, food from Yorkville's very own restaurants and musical entertainment on the main stage. For questions or sponsorship information contact 630.553.4357. Download a Vendor Application form here. Download the 2010 Hometown Days Vendor/Exhibitor Guidelines. Want to advertise your business at Hometown Days, click here for Sponsorship Opportunities.

Patriots Walk

Saturday, September 11

9 a.m. at City Hall, 800 Game Farm Road

Join Mayor Valerie Burd and Yorkville's American Legion Post #489 for a tribute to all those who lost their lives on September 11. Meet at City Hall at 9 a.m. and walk to Town Square Park for a memorial to September 11 victims and our current military personnel. Mark your calendars for this hometown patriotic tribute to our country. For information call 630.553.8564.

Northern Illinois National Hunting and Fishing Days

Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Rain or Shine!)

Silver Springs State Park, 13608 Fox Road, Yorkville

This sports extravaganza dedicated to hunting and fishing offers two full days of activities for all ages including a climbing wall, fly tying and fly casting demonstrations, a kids casting area, a stocked kids fishing pond, casting demos; hunting, fishing and dog training seminars, dog agility, outdoor women's seminars, vendors, food, raffles and family fun! FREE! For more information go to www.huntingandfishingdays.org

Brat Fest

Saturday, September 25

Yorkville's Riverfront Bicentennial Park, 131 E. Hydraulic

Stop by after Hunting and Fishing Days for food, music and fun!! Brats, hot dogs and beer! Music by Frank and Dave from 5-8 p.m. Kayak demonstration from 4-5 p.m. and don't miss our Playful City celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Great entertainment for the whole family. FREE! For information call 630.553.4357. Click here for additional Brat Fest information.

Share and Care Recycling Day

Saturday, October 16

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Kendall County Fairgrounds. Rt. 71 and East Highpoint Road

PITCH IN! Recycle or share a variety of items including: Electronics, clothing, athletic wear, eye glasses, medications, radios, televisions, books, toys and more. For a complete list of recyclable items call 630.553.4350 or 630.553.9100; www.yorkville.il.us or www.co.kendall.il.us/health. Free. Hosted by the United City of Yorkville Green Committee and the Kendall County Health Department.

4th Annual Holiday Under the Stars

Friday, November 19

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Town Square Park and Downtown Yorkville

We're kicking off the holiday season with horse and carriage rides, food, all-weather ice skating, musical performances, giveaways, hot chocolate, crafts, a trackless train, the Chili Chase 5K run and much more! And of course a visit from you-know-who. NEW! this year is the Kris Kringle Market--a variety of kiosks featuring crafts, gifts, holiday items and more to get you started with your holiday shopping. This is one holiday event you surely won't want to miss! This year's fourth annual Holiday Under the Stars is bigger and better than ever. To rent booth space for the Kris Kringle Market click here to download an application form. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. For questions or sponsorship information contact 630.553.8564.