Yorkville, Illinois
Upcoming Events in Yorkville Illinois
June
| 24 - 25 |
Bluegrass Music Festival
- Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association (NIBA) - Bluegrass Festival begins at noon Saturday, with jamming, camping and camaraderie at the Lyon Farm in Yorkville. Along with the professional bands another component of the Bluegrass Festival are the jam sessions. You'll find those Friday evening and outside on Saturday as well. You're welcome to bring your instruments and join in. The Saturday entertainment is an indoor event so even if there's inclement weather you'll will be inside a very nice building at Lyon Farm. Noon-6 p.m. Camping is available Friday and Saturday nights for $15 a night. Camping definitely lends to the overall festival experience. It's a primitive campground but a lot of people bring their trailers. We sit around the campfire and sing songs and the coyotes answer. Kids are welcome at the festival. the NIBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of bluegrass music with scholarship programs for college for students who may be interested in bluegrass and help the organization grow. Address: Lyon Farm, 7935 State Route 71 , Yorkville, Illinois |
July
| 29 |
Fourth of July Celebration
- The parade begins at 9am! Town Square Activities begin immediately after the parade and end at Noon. Activities will include children's foot races, rides, water fights, and a performance by the Yorkville Community Band. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The fireworks will begin at dusk and will be shot off near the corner of Rt 47 and Countryside Pkwy. The Yorkville Big Band will also be performing at 8:00pm at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home. All 4th of July activities are free to everyone, except for food and drink purchases. Address: Town Square, 301 N. Bridge , Yorkville, Illinois |
| 5 - 6 |
Yorkville River Fest
- Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce for a weekend filled with food, live country music, family activities, the Whitewater Festival, and more! Formally known as River Night/Ribs on the River, Yorkville River Fest is the same great festival providing family-friendly fun all weekend long! Friday, (5-10pm) Families will enjoy bounce houses, human foosball, cardboard boat flotilla, homebrew tasting, and live entertainment by Hillbilly Rockstarz (7-10pm). Cardboard Canoe Race Homebrew Tasting Family Activities Saturday, (Noon-10pm) Join us for a day filled with family activities, delicious food, the Whitewater Festival, Whiskey Acres Tasting, and LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC! Address: Riverfront Park, 131 E Hydraulic Ave , Yorkville, Illinois |
August
| 23 - 25 |
Yorkville Hometown Days Festival
- 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 such as the Pride and Joy Car Show, the Baby Contest, carnival, and live musical performances. We are also excited to announce the return of a 2018 crowd favorite – The Ultimate Air Dogs Show! Please visit the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Facebook Page for up to date festival information. www.facebook.com/YorkvilleParksandRec Address: Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Rd , Yorkville, Illinois |
September
| 21 - 22 | 
Fall Festival at the Lyon Farm
- 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days. See antique tractors, cars, trucks, gas engines and other antique equipment on display and being used. We also have several crafters that come to sell their wares, a flea market, a harvest wagon, bake items, children's games, crops, petting zoo, daily entertainment and hayrides too. It's a great time for the whole family. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. both days.THIS YEAR - The Templetons return to Lyon Farm. The Templetons are an incredibly talented bluegrass group that are sure to get your toes tappin'. See you there! Address: Lyon Farm, 7935 State Route 71 , Yorkville, Illinois |
October
| 13 - 20 |
Halloween On The Farm
- There will be old fashioned games and trick or treating for the kids. We have a costume parade and prizes are awarded. We also have hayrides that take you through our haunted barn. A great time for kids of all ages. 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. two Sundays. Address: Lyon Farm, 7935 State Route 71 , Yorkville, Illinois |
December
| 24 - 1 |
Christmas At The Farm
- There will be crafts and goodies for the kids, a story teller, chestnut roasting, cookie icing and Santa Claus will be there too! A great time for the entire family. Come on out and enjoy an old fashioned Christmas on the farm! Two Sundays, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Address: Lyon Farm, 7935 State Route 71 , Yorkville, Illinois |