The primary purpose of the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, Inc. is to conduct the annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival in Bourbonnais, Illinois for civic, patriotic, educational and social purposes;  for activities related to the organization; and fundraising for Friendship Festival activities.  It is further intended to promote the preservation of regional customs and traditions and to provide good, wholesome, fun activities and entertainment in a family atmosphere.

The secondary purpose is in anticipation of generating funds for local community and/or local family oriented projects and to promote well-being, health and safety.

Schedule Of Events

June 21, 2023

5:00 pm - Carnival Opens
Friends Night Special - Two People for the Price of One
6:00 pm - Opening Ceremonies (Main Stage)
Posting of the Colors by the Veterans
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Meineke's Beer Garden
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Battle of the Bands Winner - The Vexons
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm - 4 Cast Band

June 22, 2023

5:00 pm - Carnival Opens
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Meineke's Beer Garden
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - The Silhouettes Band
8:30 pm - 11:00pm - The Anthem Band

June 23, 2023

11:00 am - 10 pm - Firefighters' Fish Fry (Pavilion)
11:00 am - 12:00 am - Meineke's Beer Garden
5:00 pm - Carnival Opens
‍6:30 pm - Children's Parade
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Serendipity Band
9:00 pm - Fireworks (Sponsored by Illiana Financial)
‍9:30 pm - 12:00 am - Southside Social Club Band

June 24, 2023

7:30 am - Kankakee River Running Club 5K Run/Walk
9:00 am - 12 pm - Cane Pole Fishing Derby (Municipal Center Pond)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Veteran's Luncheon
12:00 pm - 12:00 am - Meineke's Beer Garden
12:00 pm- 12:00 am - Beer Garden Hours
12:00 pm - Carnival Opens
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Family Day- All Rides 1 Ticket
5:00 pm - Close - Regular Pricing
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Battle Of The Bands
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Any Given Weekend Band
9:00 pm - 12:00 am - The Nick Lynch Band

June 25, 2023

12:00 pm - Carnival Opens
1:00 pm - Grand Parade (Sponsored by Fieldstone Credit Union)

Dates: June 21-25, 2023

Location:

Bourbonnais Municipal Center,
700 Main St. NW,
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

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