The Volo Museum &\; \;Chain O&rsquo\; Lakes Chamber of Commerce \;are excited to present B4 Summer Fest 2025!
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\nGates open at 3pm and fest ends at 10:45pm.
This festival setting is like no other in the Midwest. 100% of the proceeds benefit FIVE local nonprofit organizations.
\n\nWhat makes this festival so special is that the festival grounds are not in an open field\, but on the world-famous Richardson'\;s Adventure Farm in Spring Grove\, IL.
\n \;\n\nThe majority of the family-friendly adventure activities will be FREE for both kids and adults.
\n \;\n\nFree Parking! General Admission is $13 Pre-Sale | $15 day-of the event &bull\; KIDS 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
\n \;\n\nFree activities include a 50-foot-tall observation tower\, pedal cars\, giant jumping pillows\, a giant slide\, playgrounds\, yard games\, farm-style basketball hoops\, and more!
\n \;\n\nThere are several other activities that require an additional charge:
\n \;\n\nZip-lining | $16 | Each person must sign a waiver. Must weigh between 70-270 lbs and must be 18yrs or older. Purchased on-site only.
\n\nExtreme Air Jump | $12 | Must be at least 36"\; tall and weigh no more than 200lbs | Purchased on-site only.
\n\nGem Mining Station | $7-$13 | Purchased on-site only.
\n\nFun Nicole Sutton Photo Booth | $5 per picture | Purchased on-site only.
\n \;\n\nFun for all ages! Dogs welcome! Bring your own chairs or blankets for comfort. No outside coolers/food/drink permitted.
\n \;\n\nLive music from staple headlining bands:
\n\n3-4pm - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n4:30-6pm - Pino Farina Band
\n\n6pm-6:30pm - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n6:30pm - 8:30pm - Rok Brigade
\n\n8:30pm-9pm - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n9pm - 9:30pm - Modern Day Romeos
\n\n9:30pm - 9:45pm - FIREWORKS - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n9:45pm - 11pm - Modern Day Romeos
\n \;\n\nFive local breweries will be represented\, pouring their favorite flavors.
\n \;\n\nCrystal Lake Brewing\, Holzlager Brewing\, 9th Hour Brewing\, Harbor Brewing\, Hardly Water and domestics and seltzers by Chas. Herdrich.
\n \;\n\nLocal food trucks will be placed throughout the property with a wide assortment of both bacon\, and non-bacon-themed food options:
\n \;\n\nPixie Dawgs\, Brothers BBQ\, Toasty Cheese\, Rita'\;s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard and Mijo'\;s Authentic Mexican Food and Scott'\;s Popcorn truck.
\n \;\n\nBourbon Tasting | 3pm-9pm
\n \;\n\nThe Barrel Bounty is hosting ticketed bourbon tastings\, which will provide novice and developed palates with a great experience. Limited tickets are available.
\n\nThere will be a choice of 8 different bourbons to try.
\n\nYou have the choice of purchasing a four-punch card for $30 or an eight-punch card for $50
\n\nYou will receive a $20 gift card to The Barrel Bounty tasting room with every ticket purchase.
\n\nYou have your choice of any of the eight bourbons to try with the four-punch card as well and the eight-punch card
\n\nYou do not have to use the tastings in one sitting. You can come back at any time from 3-9pm\, during the festival to complete the punch card.
\n \;\n\nWine Tasting | 3pm-9pm - purchased on-site only
\n \;\n\nRichardson Adventure Farm has a large wine tasting bar in their main entrance.
\n\nThey will be hosting wine tasting from 3-9pm. Wine tasting by the flight | $8 for 6 wines | $5 for 3 wines | $2 for 1 wine
\n \;\n\nThe local nonprofit organizations that will benefit from this year'\;s festivals are:
\n \;\n\nKids in Need
\n\nVeterans Path to Hope
\n\nFurever Home Dog Sanctuary
\n\nA Place to Gather
\n\nChain O'\;Lakes Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
\n LOCATION:Richardson Adventure Farm 909 English Prairie Rd. Spring Grove\, IL 60081 UID:e.138.18866 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260411T085639Z URL:https://carygrovechamber-gz26-gzcms.preview.gochambermaster.com/events/details/2025-b4-summer-festival-18866 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR