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LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food, drinks, art/craft vendors, and more. The fest will be open each day from 4 PM - 11 PM and entry is free.

LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

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LyonsFest begins Friday, June 30 at Veterans Park

One of the suburban regions most exciting summer festivals kicks off Friday, June 30 in the Village of Lyons.

LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons.
There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food, drinks, art/craft vendors, and more.
The fest will be open each day from 4 PM – 11 PM and entry is free.
LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons.There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food, drinks, art/craft vendors, and more.

The fest will be open each day from 4 PM - 11 PM and entry is free.
LyonsFest 2023 will take place from Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4 at Veterans Park in Lyons. There will be carnival rides and games, live music, food, drinks, art/craft vendors, and more.The fest will be open each day from 4 PM – 11 PM and entry is free.
A full festival lineup is below.
Friday, June 30:
4:00 PM: The Fabulous Fabtones
6:00 PM: Jolly Ringwalds
8:30 PM: The Redmonds
Saturday, July 1:
4:00 PM: Darren Jay & the Delta Souls
5:30 PM: The Sonia Downs Band
7:00 PM: Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames
9:00 PM: Carolyn Wonderland
Sunday, July 2:
6:00 PM: Zorila
8:30 PM: Breakfast Club
Monday, July 3:
6:00 PM: Fuze
8:30 PM: Run Forrest Run
Tuesday, July 4:
1 PM: Independence Day Parade
4:00 PM: Shades of Country
5:30 PM: Stache
8:00 PM: The Boy Band Night
*Fireworks display at dusk


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