Bonifest

05/24/2026

That’s a wrap! 🎡
Another Bonifest in the books and we are so grateful!

To the Bonifest committee chairs- thank you for making Bonifest what it is and for your constant hard work and dedication.

To the volunteers- thank you for stepping up to help us create the best environment.

And to all who love Bonifest- thank you for showing up year after year! 🍻

See you same time & same place next year!

05/24/2026

Russo and Co! Here until 11! 🎸

05/23/2026

🍻 All of your faves are ice cold at !
Alcohol is to the left of the stage!

05/23/2026

Tom Bertolino is here until 4:30! Come on out for a drink, great food, and live music! 🎡

05/23/2026

We’ve hit the ground running on Day 2! 🏃‍♀️ Here now until 11pm!

05/23/2026

Bonifest Day 2! See you all again today from 11am-11pm! 🎡

05/22/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 🙌 Blackwater Acoustic is on in 15!

05/22/2026

🎸 🎡 🎟️ Bonifest starts 𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔! Here's what you need to know:

🚫 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: No coolers, no animals, no lawn chairs, no water guns. Pursuant to Illinois law, fi****ms and weapons must be secured off the premises. These rules are strongly enforced!

🎸 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Live music, rides, and games- check out all the happenings!

🍔 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀: Take a look at the menu and note how many tickets you'll need. So many great options for everyone to enjoy!

🎡 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: The best & most affordable way to ride!
Ride wristbands can only be purchased day-of from ride company American Banner Amusements' ticket booth. The wristbands 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗧 be purchased in advance and are only valid on the dates and times listed.

🩹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗱: Available in the Bonifest ticket stand, under the blue tent.

Let's kickoff summer and have the best weekend!

05/22/2026

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ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, please be aware of some road closures that are necessary for the safety of visitors, pedestrians and drivers to some area events and attractions near downtown Edwardsville.
👉 Bonifest: Beginning early Friday, May 22, a nearly one-block section of North Buchanan Street and North Fillmore Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between East Vandalia Street and Hillsboro Avenue. The closure will end early Sunday, May 24. This closure is to ensure everyone can safely enjoy the long-running Bonifest celebration in the vicinity of St. Boniface Catholic Church and School. Bonifest takes place on Friday (late afternoon through evening) and Saturday (morning through evening).
👉 The Land of Goshen Community Market: A portion of South Kansas and East Park Street will be closed early Saturday, May 23, through early afternoon that same day. The Goshen Market runs from 8 a.m. to noon in its 2026 location, City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street.

05/21/2026

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 until summer is officially kicked off! 🎡 See you tomorrow (Friday) at 4pm for !