Lemont Patch's Guide to Keepataw Days 2012

Summer may be winding down, but there's still one last chance for some good, old-fashioned festival fun in downtown Lemont.

The 63rd annual Keepataw Days Festival will kick off Friday afternoon, and we have your complete guide to the weekend-long event.

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The festival will be located in downtown Lemont in the , on Canal Street and Bossert Drive.

Friday, Aug. 31: 6 p.m. to midnight

Saturday, Sept. 1: Noon to midnight

Sunday, Sept. 2: Noon to midnight

Monday, Sept. 3: Noon to 10 p.m.

Rides and games will be provided by Alpine, Inc. Kids can enjoy unlimited rides for $20 from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday through Monday. Unlimited rides are $15 during the Last Blast (Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

Saturday, Sept. 1

Noon - ??: Bingo hosted by the Hope and Friendship Foundation

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Dave Flemming Variety Show (Magic, balloons, juggling)

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Marsh-Mallow the Clown

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Free face painting

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Chicagoland's Electric Teddy Bear (Trivia, games, music, prizes)

Sunday, Sept. 2

Noon - ??: Bingo hosted by the Hope and Friendship Foundation

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Dave Flemming Variety Show (Magic, balloons, juggling)

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Marsh-Mallow the Clown

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Free face painting

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Chicagoland's Electric Teddy Bear (Trivia, games, music, prizes)

Monday, Sept. 3

Noon - ??: Bingo hosted by the Hope and Friendship Foundation

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Dave Flemming Variety Show (Magic, balloons, juggling)

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Marsh-Mallow the Clown

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Free face painting

Beer garden entry is $5 nightly. Guests must be 21 years or older to enter the beer garden after 6 p.m. There are no lawn chairs allowed after 6 p.m.

Alpine Amusements: Traditional carnival food, such as popcorn and corn dogs.

The Grill Sergeant: Pork chops on a stick

Little Jimmy's Italian Ice: Italian ice, chiecken fingers

Zacarelli's Pizza: Pizza, beef sandwiches and hot wings

Pancho's Mexican Foods: Burritos, quesadillas, tacos and corn on the cob

: Burgers and fries

The Tidal Crave: Smoothies, shaved ice and hot dogs

Friday, Aug. 31

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Crazy Uncles (Classic rock)

9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Gina Glocksen (American Idol finalist, rock)

Saturday, Sept. 1

12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Andrea Veltri (Country, pop, rock)

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Veronica Lake Band (Rock covers)

6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Rockzilla (Classic rock, metal)

9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Blackened (Metallica covers)

Sunday, Sept. 2

Noon - 2:30 p.m.: Bruce Karosa (Polka)

3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: The Meritage Band (Covers, '50s - today)

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: The Lounge Puppets ('80s hair metal)

8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Infinity (Rock tribute)

Monday, Sept. 3

12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Andrea Veltri (Country, pop, rock)

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Five Guys Named Moe (Rock)

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: The Legendary Rockstars (Party rock, pop, dance)

8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.: DJ

The annual Keepataw Days Parade will start at 1 p.m. Monday in downtown Lemont. This year's theme, "Celebrate Lemont," pays homage to the village's history and culture.

Excited for the parade?  to gear up for the big day.

For more information, contact the Keepataw Days Committee at keepatawdays@yahoo.com.

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