By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter
The village is gearing up for one of the largest summer festivals in the Will County area with preparations for RomeoFest.
The four-day long celebration will run from Thursday Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 6 with a host of activity including music, food, family entertainment, carnival, car show, bingo, and more.
The event stretches through Deer Crossing Park (1050 W. Romeo Road) and Village Park (900 W. Romeo Road).
New this year, kicking off the event is the Food Fest 1-mile race. Will you run for food? Beginning at 5:30 p.m., just before RomeoFest begins, racers will walk/run one mile while a DJ Dance party plays hits on the Toyota Mainstage. Start and finish in front of the stage, enjoy three food samples, a free t-shirt, a beverage of your choice and a finisher award. $20 for adults 21 and older; $15 for those 20 and under. Race day pricing increases by $5. Crowd favorite, 7th Heaven will then perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 after the race. For a full list of activities, check out http://www.romeoville.org/documentcenter/view/2889.
Mega passes for the carnival are currently available at a discount price of $45 cash or $47 (credit or debit card) now through Aug. 2 and can be purchased at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road during normal business hours. Passes will be available at the carnival for $50; cash only. Daily wristbands offering unlimited rides will also be available on the day of purchase for $30 (cash only).
Carnival entrance fees are in effect each day from 5 p.m. to close. Mega pass holders, seniors, children 10 and under and families arriving together are free. Individuals 11 and older will be charged a $5 entrance fee.
There are no charges to enter any other area of the fest.