BOURBONNAIS, IL – Get ready for one of the biggest events of the summer! The Village of
Bourbonnais is excited to welcome residents and visitors to the 6th Annual Bourbonnais Food Truck
Festival, presented by Brandon Casey’s Comfort Crew on Saturday, August 15, from 12:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. at The Grove, located at 700 Main Street NW in Bourbonnais.

The free, family-friendly event is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees for a full day of
incredible food, live entertainment, children's activities, and community fun. This year's festival will
feature 22 local and Chicagoland food trucks serving everything from barbecue and tacos to gourmet desserts, beverages and international cuisine. New for 2026, participating food vendors will offer a bite-sized menu item, giving attendees the opportunity to sample a variety of flavors throughout the day. In addition to an outstanding food lineup, guests can enjoy live music on the main stage throughout the day featuring Eddie Andersen from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., followed by Tales from the Yacht featuring Greg Hind of Little River Band from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. The excitement continues with Run Forrest Run, one of the Midwest's premier '90s party bands, taking the stage from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., before the festival concludes with Smooth Sailing, an unforgettable evening of Yacht Rock performed by  Maggie Speaks from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Families are encouraged to visit this year's expanded Kidz Zone, located at the Children's Safety
Center and Goselin Park playground. The Kidz Zone will feature games, free activities, and interactive experiences hosted by local businesses and nonprofit organizations, creating an exciting destination for children of all ages.

"Our Food Truck Festival has become one of Bourbonnais' signature end-of-summer community events," said Mayor Jeff Keast. "It's a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to come together, support local businesses, enjoy outstanding entertainment, and experience everything that makes Bourbonnais such a great place to live, work, and visit. The Village extends its sincere appreciation to this year's sponsors for helping make this free community event possible.

2026 Food Truck Festival Sponsors
Title Sponsor: Brandon Casey's Comfort Crew
Sweet Tunes Sponsor: Bank of Bourbonnais and Belson Steel Center
T-Shirt Sponsor: St. Mary's Hospital
Spotlight Sponsors: Pavlov Media, Court Street Ford
Kidz Zone Sponsors: CertaPro Painters, Glade Plumbing & Piping, Keast Electric, Citadel Healthcare,
Dunlap Vision, King Music, Scooter’s Coffee, and Outsen Electric, and Riverside Community Credit
Union
Foodie Sponsor: Collective Balance Counseling and ComEd
Snack Size Sponsors: Annie Mitchell, Realtor, Municipal Bank, and Iroquois Federal

Parking and admission are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs.

For a complete list of food vendors, entertainment, festival updates, and event information, visit
www.villageofbourbonnais.com or follow the Village of Bourbonnais on Facebook and Instagram.

Jakob Knox
Communications Manager
600 Main St. NW
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 954-6443
knoxj@villageofbourbonnais.com