The Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Volo Museum are excited to present B4 Summer Fest 2025!
June 7th…Gates open at 3pm and fest ends at 10:45pm.
This festival setting is like no other in the Midwest. 100% of the proceeds benefit FIVE local nonprofit organizations. What makes this festival so special is that the festival grounds are not in an open field, but on the world-famous Richardson’s Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL.
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The majority of the family-friendly adventure activities will be FREE for everyone.
Free Parking! General Admission is $14 Pre-Sale by May 31 | $16 day-of the event • KIDS 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
Free activities include a 50-foot-tall observation tower, pedal cars, giant jumping pillows, a giant slide, playgrounds, yard games, farm-style basketball hoops, and more.
There are several other activities that require an additional charge:
Zip-lining | $16 | Each person must sign a waiver. Must weigh between 70-270 lbs and must be 18yrs or older. Purchased on-site only.
Extreme Air Jump | $12 | Must be at least 36″ tall and weigh no more than 200lbs | Purchased on-site only.
Gem Mining Station | $7-$13 | Purchased on-site only.
Fun Nicole Sutton Photo Booth | $5 per picture | Purchased on-site only.
Fun for all ages! Dogs welcome! Bring your own chairs or blankets for comfort. No outside coolers/food/drink permitted.
Live music from staple headlining bands:
3-4pm – DJ Marc Esses
4:30-6pm – Pino Farina Band
6pm-6:30pm – DJ Marc Esses
6:30pm – 8:30pm – Rok Brigade
8:30pm-9pm – DJ Marc Esses
9pm – 9:30pm – Modern Day Romeos
9:30pm – 9:45pm – FIREWORKS – DJ Marc Esses
9:45pm – 11pm – Modern Day Romeos
Five local breweries will be represented, pouring their favorite flavors.
Local food trucks will be placed throughout the property with a wide assortment of both bacon, and non-bacon-themed food options.
The Barrel Bounty is hosting ticketed bourbon tastings, which will provide novice and developed palates with a great experience. Limited tickets are available.
The local nonprofit organizations that will benefit from this year’s festivals are:
Kids in Need
Veterans Path to Hope
Furever Home Dog Sanctuary
A Place to Gather
Chain O’Lakes Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund
Richardson Adventure Farm has a large wine tasting bar in their main entrance.
They will be hosting wine tasting from 3-9pm. Wine tasting by the flight | $8 for 6 wines | $5 for 3 wines | $2 for 1 wine
