National acts announced for village’s sesquicentennial celebration
Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest, presented by Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew, rolls into the village, Saturday, August 16, from noon to 10 p.m. Hosted by the Village of Bourbonnais, the fifth annual event has evolved into over 20 food trucks at The Grove – the new 12.5-acre, all-season cultural, recreational and economic hub located at Goselin Park 700 Main St. NW.
New this year, Food Truck Fest will feature a free concert celebrating the Village of Bourbonnais’ Sesquicentennial (1875-2025). Commemorating the occasion will be an ode to the decades with nationally renowned band, Maggie Speaks, performing with national celebrity entertainers, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., including:
- ‘60s = The Temptations – Barrington ‘Bo’ Henderson & Glenn Leonard, former lead singers
- ‘70s = Kansas – John Elefante, former lead singer
- ‘80s = Starship – Mickey Thomas, lead singer
- ‘90s = Smash Mouth – Zach Goode, lead singer
Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest remains free admission and free parking, thanks to the following sponsors:
- Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew - Title Sponsor
- Belson Steel Center Scrap - Sweet Tunes Sponsor
- Collective Balance Counseling – Spotlight Sponsor
- BrickStone Brewery - Brew Sponsor
- Bank of Bourbonnais – Shirt Sponsor
- ComEd & Glade Plumbing & Piping Co. - Kidz Zone Sponsors
- Annie Mitchell at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty, Aqua Illinois, Iroquois Federal, Lee’s Rental, Municipal Bank, Peoples Bank of Kankakee County, Rooted Wealth Advisors, SA Piggush, The Library Bar & Visit Kankakee County - Food Truck Fest Event Sponsors
Available food and/or beverage vendors include:
1. Avocado Theory
2. Bamboo Island Snack Shack
3. Bennett-Curtis House
4. BrickStone Brewery
5. Brother George’s BBQ
6. Candy & Cake
7. Chick-fil-A
8. Conway’s Concessions
9. Cousins Maine Lobster
10. Freaky Fries
11. Jimmy Jo’s BBQ
12. Kona Ice
13. LoveALatte
14. Nothing Bundt Cakes
15. Pasta La Vista
16. Pierogi Rig
17. Sausage Fest
18. Serna’s Grill
19. Sweet Darren’s
20. Tacos El Guadalajara #1
21. TCBY
22. Tone Capone’s Tacos
From 1 p.m to 8 p.m., Food Truck Fest will feature a Family Fun Day in the kidz zone with free nostalgic activities such as three-legged races, potato sack races, an egg drop, limbo, a watermelon-eating contest, a hula hoop contest, balloon artists, facepainting, chalking the Children’s Safety Center walk, a coloring contest and more.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone to the fifth annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest and celebrating 150 years of community with our community,” said Bourbonnais Mayor, Jeff Keast.
“We appreciate the Village of Bourbonnais team, all of the event sponsors and volunteers for their support in making this a free experience.”
Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest + Sesquicentennial Concert will be held rain or shine. Limited seating will be available for outdoor eating and viewing the entertainment. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to enjoy the festivities on the Village Green event lawn. Outside coolers are not permitted.
