There will be two, FREE entertainment stages this year! Plus, a sports demo/performance area on First Street.

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Main Stage

Located at Main St. and 4th St. in Lincoln Park. FREE!

Friday

12:00pm The Cyrstal Vision http://www.facebook.com/thecrystalvision

2:00pm Radio Disney http://radio.disney.go.com

3:00pm Boxcar Comedy Showwww.facebook.com/BoxcarComedy

5:15 - 6:45pm Leslie Hunt www.lesliehunt.net Many may remember her from her stint on American Idol, where she made it to the top ten females. Whether it is a cheerful, hook-heavy pop tune about love or a dark and insightful ballad of self-discovery, Leslie Hunt’s music is a window into a her soul for any listener willing to look.

7:15 - 9:00pm Modern Day Romeos www.moderndayromes.com Modern Day Romeos will provide you with a high energy show, and take you on a musical journey...playing past and present hits with that strong backbeat you just can't miss.

 

Saturday

9:00 - 10:00am Thompson Jr. High Fiddlers and Hoedown Singers

12:00 - 1:30pm Fortunate Sons www.fortunatesons.com The Fortunate Sons are a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band formed to bring the Chicago area the ultimate CCR experience to the stage.

2:00 - 4:00 pm C Factor www.cfactor2.com This energetic female fronted five piece has an electrifying stage show with an eclectic music lineup, think of an ipod shuffle and you have C-FACTOR. Classics from artist like Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Billy Idol and Journey will have you screaming “Don't Stop!!”

4:30 - 6:30pm Train Company www.traincompany.net A mix ofrock, indie and folk with thumping lyrical heart for a new kind of old sound that draws comparisons to idols Clapton and Van Morrison as often as new classics The Black Keys and Andrew Bird.

7:00 - 9:00pm 7th Heaven www.7thheavenband.com

 

Sunday

11:30am - 1:00pm A Thousand Julys www.facebook.com/athousandjulys Playing songs by Michael Jackson, Prince, Usher, or Parliament, mixed with current hits, you are sure to move and groove with this band all night long.

1:30 - 3:30pm I-Pop! http://www.facebook.com/ipopband Get ready to set your playlist on random with iPop! Enjoy the stylings of Blondie, the flow of Usher, blow your vocal chords out to Rhianna, sing along with Journey, or holler n' swoller to Big n' Rich - iPop delivers something for EVERYONE!

4:00 - 6:00pm Hi Infidelity www.hifilive.com A cover band from the Chicago area, playing music of all types, but mostly from the 80s Rock period. Journey, REO Speedwagon, Bon Jovi and Boston to name a few.

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Riverwalk Stage

Located at Main Street and Riverside Avenue in the Municipal Center lot, off of the riverwalk. FREE!

Friday

10:30am - 2:30pm Stars on Stage- A youth talent showcase, featuring local dance studios, theaters, schools and other organizations in the area. Grab a seat, kick back and enjoy performances from the "next big stars!"

Plus, a special Zumbatomics demo at 12:00pm with Kim Stover from Zumba with Kim Join Kim and her lil' stars as they show you how to Zumbatomic - an interactive demo!

3:30pm Colonial Cafe Ice Cream Eating Contest Presented by Colonial Cafe Join us for some good, clean Scoopin’ Fun! (Registration begins at 3pm). FREE and for ALL ages! Four age categories. This is a timed event to see who can eat the most ice cream within 2 minutes. Spoons are required.

7:00pm Fighting with Monsters

Saturday

11:00 - Noon Fox Valley Repertory Children's Theater www.foxvalleyrep.org

2:00 - 5:00pm Storytelling The kids are sure to enjoy storytelling, live from the main entertainment tent! Check out the schedule below...pick out a favorite...or two or three...and join in on the fun.

Clifford "the big red dog" will make an appearance, too. Thanks, Scholastic Books!

2:00pm - Scarecrow Story by local author R.T. Moser - Listen to St. Charles author R.T. Moser read his Scarecrow Story, along with local children reading the parts of Scarecrow, Bluebird and Snake! Inspired by our very own Scarecrow Fest. Read more about the book here.

3:00pm - Haunted Nights at Drumheller Castle by local author Faly Colaizzi - Written by a Chicagoland author, read more about this exciting book here.

4:00pm - Thirteen Silver Moons by local author Colleen Koziara - the tale of the four faces to the moon and all the names by which the full moons are known. Click here for website!

5:30pm Boxcar Comedy Show www.facebook.com/BoxcarComedy

7:00pm Ellus Bellus www.ellusbellus.com Ellus Bellus is a two man coffee shop rock duo that specializes in the art of acoustic luggage thumping. Their shows are known to be powerful, heartfelt & leave you contemplating about nature and the beauty that surrounds you.

Sunday

10:30am Batavia Academy of Dance

11:30am Variety Juggling Stage Show

1:00pm Live reading of the Scarecrow Storywith St. Charles author R.T. Moser

2:00pm DancEncounter http://dancencounter.tripod.com

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FUN ON FIRST

Located at First and Main St., on the grassy area across from parking garage

Friday

10:00am Going to My Happy Place Yoga - Start your morning off right, by participating in a yoga demo with St. Charles' very own Laurie Milbourn....you'll be relaxed for your day at the fest!

12:30pm Zumba - Enjoy some Zumba and FUN with Kim!

2:30pm Zumba - Enjoy some Zumba and FUN with Kim!

3:00-6:30pm Interactive baseball demos with Wasco Baseball

Pitching Demo - We're looking for the next Kerry Wood! Children (and adults too) can test their pitching abilities. Come and see how fast you can throw a baseball. You may even win a prize.

Run the Bases - How fast can you run to first base? The Wasco Baseball Travel team will time you. Take the turn and keep running the bases all of the way home. Open to all ages.

Play Catch - Something for the little ones. Soft baseballs will be provided. Find out if your little one is ready for the pee wee leagues.

Saturday

10:00am Going to My Happy Place Yoga - Start your morning off right, by participating in a yoga demo with St. Charles' very own Laurie Milbourn....you'll be relaxed for your day at the fest!

12:00pm Zumba - Enjoy some Zumba and FUN with Kim!

12:30pm Interactive soccer demo - Lil' Kickers of St. Charles will provide fun games and activities to bring out your child's inner soccer star! Stop by to participate in games with one of our trained coaches and say hello to Kicker the Bunny!

2:30pm Dance Performances by the STC North Drill Team

3:00pm Zumba - Enjoy some Zumba and FUN with Kim!

3:30pm Zumbatomics - Zumbatomic stars, as well as all the lil stars in the audience, are welcome to dance along with Kim! Check out Zumba with Kim here.

Sunday

10:00am Going to My Happy Place Yoga - Start your morning off right, by participating in a yoga demo with St. Charles' very own Laurie Milbourn....you'll be relaxed for your day at the fest!

11:00am Zumba - Enjoy some Zumba and FUN with Kim!

11:30am Zumbatomics - Zumbatomic stars, as well as all the lil stars in the audience, are welcome to dance along with Kim! Check out Zumba with Kim here.