Village of Bolingbrook Annual Picnic

Village of Bolingbrook Annual Picnic The impetus to launch a Village Picnic in 1984 was the direction given by government leaders in the hopes of welcoming new residents to Bolingbrook.

Although hard to believe in the early 80’s visitors flocked to enjoy Bolingbrook for the chance to be entertained and shop at Old Chicago, Americas first indoor amusement park opened June 26, 1985. An article from the January 15, 1981 edition of the Bolingbrook Beacon Newspaper
underscored the need for such an event. Statistics shared by acting Village Administrator Barb Ketterman, quantified a ho

using surge which added 8,000 residents between the years of 1980 and 1981. A special census commissioned by the Village in 1982 estimated the population at 38,278. This figure was stacked on top of a 50% residency increase between the Spring of 1979 and 1980. Today, Bolingbrook’s population totals more than 76,000 residents. What most interested Village Officials was the unprecedent diversity the numbers obscured. Even though it was not mentioned in the article, the uptick in residency was a ripple effect from exposure to Old Chicago. Leadership also understood that the resident influx was not a fluke, but a factual trend forecasted to continue through the following five years. In response, a citizen-led commission was empowered with the responsibility of planning an annual event designed to engage residents of every age, race, cultural and religious background. Nearly four decades and numerous incarnations later Bolingbrook’s Village Picnic has grown into a family favorite staple. In years past, it has extended numerous opportunities to engage with wide ranging faith serving denominations as well as a host of local clubs, groups and non-profit organizations. Summarily, the Village Picnic is a place where Bolingbrook residents can meet and/or reconnect with neighbors in a comfortable, fun, family friendly atmosphere. Set to return again this year, Joe Gross, Civic and Cultural Affairs Commission Chairman along with his trusty crew have set the stage for what he believes will be the most well-attended Picnic in its 37-year history. In its present incarnation you can look forward to enjoying an event the symbolizes our community’s unique sense of solidarity as we celebrate the return to a new normal. All activities, held on Village Hall grounds, continue to be designed to promote Bolingbrook’s civic and cultural environment in additional to fostering an awareness and appreciation for local life. Depending on State of Illinois rules and regulations, the Village of Bolingbrook will attempt to bring back all family fav’s from the past which might or may NOT include:
FREE Hot Dogs & Hot Dog Eating Contest, Art in the Park, Raffle, Fishing Derby, Egg Toss Contest, Petting Zoo, Scavenger Hunt, and Senior Cooling Tent. Please note there are NO pets allowed with the exception of service animals.

VILLAGE PICNIC IS TODAY🎉Your Summer FUN Memories Start Here🙂 #💙Bolingbrook
06/29/2025

VILLAGE PICNIC IS TODAY🎉Your Summer FUN Memories Start Here🙂

#💙Bolingbrook

VILLAGE PICNIC IS THIS SUNDAY🎉Counting the days!
06/27/2025

VILLAGE PICNIC IS THIS SUNDAY🎉

Counting the days!

Bolingbrook's Village Picnic 13th Annual Egg Toss Contest🎉🗓️ Sunday: June 29th, 2025⏱️On-Site Registration from 11:30am ...
06/27/2025

Bolingbrook's Village Picnic 13th Annual Egg Toss Contest🎉

🗓️ Sunday: June 29th, 2025

⏱️On-Site Registration from 11:30am until 1:30pm

⏰Contest to Begin at 2:00pm

📍By The Performance Stage and Hill

Team with EGGSactly NO BROKEN eggs claim the honor of Champion🥚🏆🥚

Village Picnic Performance Lineup!Can’t wait to see YOU🎉 #💙Bolingbrook
06/25/2025

Village Picnic Performance Lineup!

Can’t wait to see YOU🎉

#💙Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook’s 17th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest Test🎉Who’s Going to Own Bragging Rights as Bolingbrook’s "Ultimate Wein...
06/24/2025

Bolingbrook’s 17th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest Test🎉

Who’s Going to Own Bragging Rights as Bolingbrook’s "Ultimate Weiner"!?!

To win this competition and claim the honor of Bolingbrook’s 17th Annual Hot Dog Eating Champion, the contestant MUST EAT THE MOST Hot Dogs🌭in the
5-minute timeframe!🌭🌭🙌🏼🌭🌭

🗓️ Sunday, June 29, 2025
Watch for the Ketchup, Mustard, and Hot Dog Mascots for Registration Forms

📋Registration is open from 11am-12pm

⏰Contest begins at 12:20pm
Please be at the stage NO LATER THAN 12:10pm!

🔴Contestants MUST be 18 years or older to enter (ID will be checked👍🏼)

🏆One Grand Prize will be rewarded to The Winner!

Annual Fishing Derby🎉This FREE contest is open to ALL Bolingbrook residents!The Fishing Derby will begin at 5:30am and c...
06/23/2025

Annual Fishing Derby🎉

This FREE contest is open to ALL Bolingbrook residents!

The Fishing Derby will begin at 5:30am and continues until 11:30am at the pond behind Town Center.

The judging will be completed after 11:30am. The WINNERS will be announced, and prizes will be awarded on the Stage at approximately 12:15 pm.

Special prize will be awarded to the first person to catch the "SPECIAL" fish🐟 by The Mayor. This prize will ONLY be awarded on FISHING DERBY SUNDAY, if caught between 5:30am to 11:30am.

First to catch the longest in length fish🏆
(1) Prize Category: 3-12 years of age
(1) Prize Category: 13-17 years of age
(1) Prize Category: 18 & Up

Fishing for Everyone🎣Reel in the Fun!

#💙Bolingbrook

The 41st Annual Village Picnic is in 8 Days!!!!🗓️ Sunday: June 29, 2025⏰ 12p - 5pMore Details to Follow!!!! The Villag...
06/21/2025

The 41st Annual Village Picnic is in 8 Days!!!!

🗓️ Sunday: June 29, 2025
⏰ 12p - 5p
More Details to Follow!!!!

The Village Picnic is a service that the Village of Bolingbrook provides to the residents of Bolingbrook to introduce them to different organizations, church groups, and services available to them!!

#💙Bolingbrook

06/10/2025
06/09/2025

SENIOR TENT INFORMATION: Are you planning on joining us at the Village Picnic Senior Tent this year? Please see link below (and details in the graphic) on how to pre-register to secure a gift bag! We can’t wait to see you to enjoy a 🆓️ delicious meal from Uncle Booker's Bar-B-Kew!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ducap1/seniortentrsvp

See you there! Thank you Bolingbrook Non-Profit Coalition: The LaBranche Family Foundation, 4 Kids Sake, Angelic Kindness Charity, Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, DUCAP, Chi-Care, and United Way of Will County!

The Bolingbrook Arts Council is bringing a new arts exposition to the Bolingbrook Village Picnic! What was formerly know...
05/24/2025

The Bolingbrook Arts Council is bringing a new arts exposition to the Bolingbrook Village Picnic! What was formerly known as Art in the Park will be a new showcase to highlight and celebrate the diverse artistic talents that reside within our community.
This expo call for Bolingbrook artwork submission is open to students, to enthusiasts, and to our professional artists!
Click on the link for more info and registration https://forms.gle/KxTHGYyYwiqfNDtW8

SUMMER TIME IS AROUND THE CORNER! It’s Bolingbrook’s 60th Anniversary!!! More Village Picnic details coming soon!! #💙B...
05/14/2025

SUMMER TIME IS AROUND THE CORNER! It’s Bolingbrook’s 60th Anniversary!!! More Village Picnic details coming soon!!

#💙Bolingbrook

Address

Bolingbrook, IL
60440

Telephone

(630) 226-8400

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Village of Bolingbrook Annual Picnic posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Village of Bolingbrook Annual Picnic:

Shortcuts

Share

Category