Yorkville Hometown Days Festival

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
 BEECHER COMMUNITY PARK
 (908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560)
 
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
 

About the Festival

The 2023 Hometown Days Festival is a family-oriented event that provides entertainment the entire family can enjoy!  We are excited to bring back again this year the past favorites including the Ultimate Air Dogs Competition, Baby Contest, Bags Tournament, Big Band & BBQ, Pride and Joy Car Show, and an exciting lineup of Musical Entertainment. Please visit the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Facebook Page for up to date festival information. Admission to the festival is $2 after 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for this year's event! 

2023 Main Event Sponsor

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2023 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Yorkville Big Band · 5-7pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Brennley Brown · 6:15-6:45pm

Alexander Pappas · 7-7:45pm

Jordan St. Cyr · 8-9:15pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Disney DJ · Noon-3pm

Run Forrest Run · 3-6pm

Sixteen Candles · 7-10pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

American English · 11am-1pm

Maggie Speaks · 2-4pm

7th Heaven 5-7pm

Hi Infidelity · 8-10pm

Headliner Sponsors

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS

ALL WEEKEND LONG

Lice Music Performances Nightly!

Thursday, August 31 - Sunday, September 3
See the full list of artists above.

Carnival

Friday, September 1 - Sunday, September 3
Wristband Specials will be available throughout the weekend. Check back for more details.

Ultimate Air Dogs Competition

Friday, September 1 - Sunday, September 3
For more information on the Ultimate Air Dogs Competition, please visit Ultimate Air Dogs' website. 

Friends of the Yorkville Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, September 2 & Sunday September 3

Yorkville Junior Women's Fall Craft Show

Saturday, September 2 & Sunday, September 3 
For more information or to become a craft show vendor, please contact the Teresa Wedeen by phone at 630-605-1546 or by email.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Big Band and Barbecue

Thursday, September 1
To pre-purchase dinner tickets visit the Beecher Community Center(908 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville) or call 630-553-5777. 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Baby Contest

Friday, September 1 · 5:30pm
Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for a long-time, adorable favorite. The baby contest is an annual tradition that brings in the youngest of crowds. This year's Baby Contest is held on Friday, September 1 starting at 5:30pm with registration beginning at 5:15pm.  Categories include Great Smile, Biggest Personality, Craziest Hair, and more! Participants may register for up to two categories and will be divided up by gender and age (0-9 Months and 10-18 Months). 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Music & Mingle

Saturday, September 2
Check back soon for a list of this year's characters. 

Strut Your Mutt Competition

Saturday, September 2

Magical Moments

Saturday, September 2

Craft Beer Tasting

Saturday, September 2
Check back soon for details. 

Adult Date Night

Saturday, September 2

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Dempsey Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Pride and Joy Car Show

Sunday, September 3 
Come out for a Yorkville Hometown Days favorite, the Dempsey Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Pride & Joy Car Show on Sunday, September 3 from 9am – 2pm. The show is hosted by a live DJ and features classic cars of a variety of makes and models. Register by Wednesday, August 30 and save $5 by going to Yorkville.il.us/register, or day-of registration is available for $20. Registration form available here.

Hometown Pinewood Derby

Sunday, September 3
Check back soon for competition details. 

Family Area Sponsor

Adult Date Night Sponsor

Magical Moments Sponsor

Car Show Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Music & Mingle Sponsors

Beer Table Sponsors

Support Senior Services Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Festival Rules

The Following Items are not allowed inside the main festival grounds:

  • Anything that may cause a safety hazard or interfere with patrons enjoyment of the festival
  • Coolers
  • Skateboards
  • Bikes
  • Rollerblades
  • Pets (Service Animals Permitted)
  • Outside Alcohol
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Weapons
  • Glass Containers
  • Large Umbrellas
  • Tables
  • Filming/Recording Equipment
  • Musical Instruments
  • Signs/Banners of Any Kind
  • Walking Around Promoting a Business/Organization

Sponsors

The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer you a great marketing opportunity during the Hometown Days Festival. We would like to invite you to be a part of this long-standing Yorkville Festival and become a sponsor! For a full explanation of the available sponsorship opportunities please download the 2023 sponsorship brochure. Your sponsorship helps bring a sense of hometown pride and community as we celebrate the end of summer. It also brings you exposure to thousands of people through marketing materials and to over 20,000 patrons who attend Hometown Days Festival.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Katelyn at kgregory@yorkville.il.us . For a full list of sponsorship terms and policies please review the sponsorship terms and policies document.

2023 Sponsors

Main Event Sponsor
First National Bank		Saturday Band Sponsor
Sunday Band Sponsor
Valley Chimney and Restoration
Beer Tent & Tasting Sponsor
Family Area Sponsor
Feeding Frenzy
Adult Date Night Sponsor
Scott Gajewski with Guaranteed Rate
Diamond Sponsors
Gruber & Associates
WSPY & WDYS Radio
Magical Moments Sponsor
YPAC
Car Show Sponsor
Dempsey Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram
Gold Sponsors
Waubonsee Community College
Music and Mingle Sponsor
Law Office Kathleen Field-Orr
Top Dog Sponsors
Beer Table Sponsors
Heritage Cabinetry
Support Senior Services Sponsors
Feeding Frenzy
Gruber & Associates
Media Sponsors
WSPY & WDYS Radio

Parking
 The best option for parking is in the designated grass area next to the track. Click on the parking map for a full sized, printable PDF.

Other locations include:Hometown Days Festival Parking Map 2022

  • Beecher Center
  • Yorkville City Hall
  • The Yorkville Public Library
  • Yorkville High School
  • Yorkville Freshman Academy
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Vendors

The Parks and Recreation Department is currently looking for vendors and exhibitors for the Annual Hometown Days Festival.  Space is limited so be sure to register early. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Completed applications will be reviewed by the committee and applicants will receive mail correspondence confirming or denying acceptance to the festival.