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Come join us for a 3-day festival to celebrate our 3rd Birthday with live music throughout the entire weekend, including renowned cover band Maggie Speaks, and end the night with a firework show!
Three years of adventures calls for 3 days of celebration! We’re filling the weekend with fun that encapsulates all that The Forge stands for: exhilaration, education, and entertainment! Get ready to spend the weekend outside in our gorgeous park with live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, hands-on educational workshops, volunteer opportunities, challenging races, and more!
For a festival like no other, come out to The Forge: Lemont Quarries from Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16th and enjoy all that The Forge has to offer!
Having shared the stage with acts like Earth Wind and Fire, The Doobie Brothers, .38 Special, rapper Ton Loc, Loverboy’s Mike Reno, and Starship’s Mickey Thomas, among many others, Maggie Speaks is considered one of the hottest live cover bands in the Midwest. Covering music from the ‘60s through today, Maggie Speaks knows no musical limits ~ Rock, Pop, Top 40, Dance, Funk, Country, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, R&B, and more.
BRUCE LAMONT
The Chicago southsider is no stranger to the city’s rock scene. Bruce has been the frontman for the critically acclaimed avant-metal group Yakuza, touring all over the world.
GREG FUNDIS
Greg Fundis is a highly sought-after Chicago-based drummer known for bringing energy, groove and chops to his live performances spanning a multitude of musical genres.
MATTHEW LONGBONS
After winning Downbeat awards on jazz trumpet in high school, Matthew picked up the bass. Matthew was voted best unsigned bassist in America at the 2004 National Emergenza battle of the bands.
PAUL KAMP
By age 12, Paul was playing lead guitar in bands on Chicago’s southwest side. Kamp is recognized for his work with Busker Soundcheck, a Chicago trio known for inventive, interactive rock songs, including bowed-guitar and a range of electric and acoustic styles, a staple of the 1990’s Chicago music scene.
Come climb at night! On specific Friday nights, experience their Climb & Zipline Adventure under the stars with special lights, music, glow sticks, and more.
Hosted by Forever Home Dog Rescue
Hosted by Face The Color
Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy (HRET) "Empowers people through the Spirit of the Horse." Their program serves the varied ability and veteran communities, improving their quality of life physically and emotionally by riding and bonding with horses. Come meet the HRET team and have your photo taken with their ponies!
Transport to a beach in Hawaii with tropical meals and treats from Flyin' Hawaiian!
With tacos, bowls, churros, street corn and more, Tacomotora offers Mexican Street Food perfection!
What is a summer fest without quality barbecue? Enjoy the comfort foods and backyard staples at Holy Smoke.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with carnival confections at My Funnel Truck!
Ready made pizzas fresh from a wood fired oven!
Feeling competitive? Get on the leaderboard for your chance to win Forge Fest Competition awards!
Get your Climb & Zipline Adventure for Forge Fest weekend to compete!
Feeling competitive? Get on the leaderboard for your chance to win Forge Fest Competition awards!
Get your Explorer Day Pass for Forge Fest weekend to compete!
Feeling competitive? Get on the leaderboard for your chance to win Forge Fest Competition awards!
Get your Explorer Day Pass for Forge Fest weekend to compete!
Feeling competitive? Get on the leaderboard for your chance to win Forge Fest Competition awards!
Get your Explorer Day Pass for Forge Fest weekend to compete!
Race into Forge Fest weekend with us! We’re kicking off our Forge Fest weekend with unique night trail runs and an MTB race on our single track trails. Grab your headlamps or a glow stick and join us for cool evening races.
Race into Forge Fest weekend with us! We’re kicking off our Forge Fest weekend with unique night trail runs and an MTB race on our single track trails. Grab your headlamps or a glow stick and join us for cool evening races.
