Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Tickets are on sale for Soiree de Bourbonnais – an outdoor formal gala! Celebrate your community as we kickoff Bourbonnais' Sesquicentennial (150 years) on Saturday, May 17th! Enjoy elegance, ambiance and fellowship underneath the stars at The Grove at Goselin Park - 700 Main St. NW.
Amid the picturesque landscape of The Grove, savor French cuisine with hors d'oeuvres catered by Creme of the Crop, fine wine from Flight 102 Wine Bar, live music and dancing the night away with Bourbonnais!
Formal attire is encouraged; black tie is optional.
Tickets can be purchased for $100 per person and are available online. Residency is not required. Tickets may be purchased here.
“The Sesquicentennial is a historic, once-in-a-lifetime event for the Village of Bourbonnais,” stated Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore.
“We are proud of how far Bourbonnais has come in 150 years and look forward to kicking off a year full of fun events with our community and for our community.”
Additional Sesquicentennial events include an official Happy 150th Birthday, an outdoor concert, a Family Fun Day, a French Heritage Weekend and more.
“These events are free admission for residents,” explained Lindy Casey, Marketing & Public Engagement Manager. “For those who would like to get more involved in the Sesquicentennial celebration — whether through financial support or hands-on volunteering — we welcome everyone in our community to participate.”
Thank you to our Soiree de Bourbonnais Sponsors!
ELITE SPONSOR:
Brandon Casey's Comfort Crew
GRAND SPONSORS:
Comcast
Riverside Healthcare
LUXE SPONSOR:
Bank of Bourbonnais
SOIREE SPONSORS:
Belson Steel Center Scrap
Gas N' Wash
Glade Plumbing
Iroquois Federal
JJC Family McDonald's
King Music
Toyota of Bourbonnais
Local businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring this historic event may reach out to Lindy Casey, Marketing & Public Engagement Manager, at 815-937-3570 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Look for more details to come as we celebrate our Sesquicentennial all year!
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