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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.
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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!
* BRING YOUR OWN BIKE & SAFETY GEAR
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!
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