Chamber Announces DarienFest Schedule of Events

DarienFest is almost upon us. The 25th annual event will take place September 7, 8 and 9 at . Come find the Patch booth at the festival and say hello. In the meantime, here's a look at the DarienFest lineup:

Friday, September 7th

5:45 p.m.

Opening ceremonies commence at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. These will include the Darien VFW Post 2838 Honor Guard Presentation of The Colors, Mayor Weaver, Darien Chamber Board Members and the Hinsdale South Marching Band.

6:15 p.m.

Amy Kelly & The Bill Ande Band

8:45 p.m.

7th Heaven

Saturday, September 8th

1:00 p.m.

Hinsdale South Marching Band

2:00 p.m. Darien Idol—New to DarienFest this year! The following finalists will be competing to see who takes the Main Stage Sunday afternoon.

• Maura Carr
• Angelica Jungman
• Emily Dahowski
• Claire Wagner
• Elizabeth O'Neill
• Gianna Marie Scumaci
• Jim Ladd

Judges include Main Stage Sponsor Lori Graves from the KeyBoard Touch, Darien resident and local artist Andrew Salgado and music producer Frank Pappalardo.

4:00 p.m.

Jet Black Comedy

6:30 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Hi Infidelity

Sunday, September 9th

Noon

Radio Disney

1:30 p.m.

Below Zero

2:30 p.m.

Rock Academy

3:15 p.m.

Darien Idol Winner

4:15 p.m.

The Moods

7:00 p.m.

Lynne Jordan & The Shivers

Windy City Amusements will offer Unlimited Ride Specials on Saturday and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. for $20 per person per day. Darien VFW Post 2838 will host their annual 50/50 raffle. Kidbucks Game Show will be entertaining children all weekend.

There will be free Shuttle Service during the event. Passengers will be dropped off and picked up at . Here's a list of shuttle stops: 

• Jewel-Osco (75th & Cass)
• Westwood Park (75th & Fairview)
• Chestnut Court Plaza (75th & Lemont Rd.)
• Wal-Mart (75th & Lyman)

For more information on DarienFest visit www.darienchamber.com.