“All Roads Lead To Villa Park” on Saturday, Aug. 22, when the Village will host Villa Fest 2026 in the Ardmore business district to wrap up the summer months on a high note. Residents from throughout the area are invited to enjoy family-friendly activities for all ages.
The day will start off at 10 a.m. with Big Rigs & Kids on Central Avenue between Princeton and Ardmore, where village vehicles like police cars, fire trucks, public works vehicles, and many others will become a playground for children to enjoy climbing, exploring, learning, and honking a few horns.
After that, it will be time to visit the Rugaard Gazebo on Ardmore Avenue near the Illinois Prairie Path, where entertainment begins at 11 a.m. and continues throughout the day until 10:30 p.m. The VFW will host bingo from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., cash only.
There will be 13 food vendors available offering such treats as tacos, burritos, hot dogs, ice cream, pizza, and more. There will also be a beer tent to quench an afternoon thirst.
Kids will enjoy inflatable attractions including mini golf, a bungee trampoline, wipeout, and more! Wristbands will be available for purchase. Adults can join the Bags Tournament beginning at 6 p.m. Teams can sign up on-site the day of the event with a $30 cash entry fee by 5 p.m.
If you have a good throwing arm and wish to burn off some energy, stop by the dunk tank where Village officials and other VIPs will take turns sitting inside, as visitors attempt to plunge them into a tank of water, which might be nice, if it’s a hot day.
The entertainment lineup will include: Greg Sonic Emporium, Catie Callahan, Hawaiian Dance Ensemble–Shasta Hood, Sonny and the Eggrolls, the Rhythm Rockets, Dead Pink Radio, Seven Soul, 321's, and The Nobodies.
Sponsors of Villa Fest include: LRS, Ink Stitch Studio, Amy Newling–Allstate Insurance, Mint Cannabis, Marquette Companies, C. Acitelli Heating and Cooling, MORE Brewing Co., Safari Land, American Tails, Montana & Welch LLC, DuPage Animal Hospital, Steuerle-Knollcrest, Mike’s Meat Market, Midland Plumbing, St. Pius Dad’s Club, and more. Learn more at www.invillapark.com/villafest.
