Fourth of July Commission

2013 Northwest Fourth-Fest, presented by Kia

The 2013 Northwest Fourth-Fest, presented by Kia, will take place from Wednesday, July 3, to Sunday, July 7. There will be entertainment, a carnival, a parade, fireworks, food and more! The Village of Hoffman Estates is partnering with the City of Elgin, the Village of Hanover Park and Hanover Township. Thanks to the involvement of these communities, we will have one of the best fireworks displays in the region. For complete festival details, visit www.northwestfourthfest.com.

Location
The Northwest Fourth-Fest will again be held at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, with easy access via I-90. The site provides access to 9,000 parking spaces and indoor plumbing at the Arena.

*Note: tailgating and grilling/barbecues (of any size) are prohibited, and are not allowed on festival grounds or in any parking lots. We appreciate your cooperation.

Fourth of July Hotline

847-252-5446

Arts & Crafts Fair and Business Expo

July 6 and July 7
The 27th annual Arts & Crafts Fair and Business Expo are on Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the weekend of the Northwest Fourth-Fest. They will be held inside the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway. Free parking will be available onsite.

Parade

For 2013 only, the Fourth of July Parade will be on Illinois Boulevard (due to the reconstruction of Hassell Road). It will be held  Thursday, July 4, at 9 a.m. This year's theme is "This Land is Your Land."

Food pantry donations at the parade
Bring your nonperishable canned or boxed goods and paper products to donate during the parade to the Celebrations Commission's float for the Township Food Pantries. Monetary donations are also accepted.

Schedule

Click here (PDF) for the flier.

July 3 to July 7
Sears Centre Arena grounds, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway. Free parking onsite.

• WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
• Carnival and Festival - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., wristband hours till 8 p.m., 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway (Sears Centre Arena)
• Bingo with cash prizes (sponsored by Hoffman Estates Athletic Association) - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
•  THURSDAY, JULY 4
• Children's bike and trike parade assembly - 8:45 a.m., Kingman Lane/Illinois Boulevard
• Fourth of July Parade - 9 a.m., Illinois Boulevard
• Carnival and Festival - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway (Sears Centre Arena)
• Bubble Wonders Show - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Diaper derby (sponsored by Carter's Babies and Kids) - 1 p.m. (sign-in at 12:30 p.m.)
• Hoffman Estates Park District climbing wall - 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Brian Lavender - 2 p.m.
• Cowboy Randy Erwin - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Face painting - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Bingo with cash prizes (sponsored by Hoffman Estates Athletic Association) - 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Bags tournament (sponsored by America's Bar and Grill) - 3 p.m.
• The Fox 103.9 FM Street Team - 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Animals for Awareness - 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
• Water balloon toss contest - 4 p.m.
• 7th Heaven - 4:30 p.m.
• Nathan Brown Variety Show - 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• Star 105.5 FM Street Team - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• The Magic Of Brian Holt - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Modern Day Romeos - 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
• Elgin Symphony Orchestra - 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks Display (sponsored by City of Elgin, Hanover Township, Village of Hanover Park and Village of Hoffman Estates) - 9:30 p.m.
• FRIDAY, JULY 5
• Carnival and Festival - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., wristband hours till to 8 p.m., 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway (Sears Centre Arena)
• Bingo with cash prizes (sponsored by Hoffman Estates Athletic Association) - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Star 105.5 FM Street Team - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• The Barefoot Hawaiian - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• TBA Platinum Selling Country Duo ($10 per ticket; children under 12 free) - 7:30 p.m.
• SATURDAY, JULY 6
• Village Bicycle Ride (meet at Cannon Crossings Park) - 9 a.m.
• Arts & Crafts Fair and Business Expo (inside Sears Centre Arena) - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bone marrow donor drive (inside Sears Centre Arena) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Carnival and Festival - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., wristband hours 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway (Sears Centre Arena)
• Cowboy Randy Erwin - noon to 1 p.m.
• Hoffman Estates Park District climbing wall - 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Animals for Awareness - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Face painting - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Bike auction - viewing at 2 p.m., live auction at 2:30 p.m.
• Bingo with cash prizes (sponsored by Hoffman Estates Athletic Association) - 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Pony rides (sponsored by Schaumburg Township District Library) - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Laughs with a Twist Variety Show - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Multicultural Entertainment - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Second Baptist Church of Elgin Choral Ensemble
• Renacer Boliviano Folkloric Dance Troupe
• Midwest Buddhist Temple Japanese Drummers
• Los 5 Magníficos de la Quebradita
• Brian Lavender - 6 p.m.
• TBA Platinum Selling Classic Southern Rock Band - 8 p.m.
• SUNDAY, JULY 7
• Arts & Crafts Fair and Business Expo (inside Sears Centre Arena) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Carnival Only - noon to 10 p.m., wristband hours 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway (Sears Centre Arena)
• Nathan Brown Balloons - noon to 1 p.m.
• Face painting - noon to 3 p.m.
• Hoffman Estates Park District climbing wall - 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bubble Wonders Show - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Bingo with cash prizes (sponsored by Hoffman Estates Athletic Association) - 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Pony rides (sponsored by Schaumburg Township District Library) - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Multicultural Entertainment - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance
• Guitarist Jose Verduzco
• Vidhya Babu Indian Dancers
• Grupo Folklórico Quetzal
• Sniper - 5 p.m.
• Libido Funk Circus - 7:30 p.m.

*No beverage cans, glass bottles, pets, bicycling, roller skating, inline skating, or skateboarding allowed on festival grounds. Thank you!

Presenting sponsor

• Kia

Additional sponsors

• Alexian Brothers Health System
• America's Bar and Grill
• Carter's Babies and Kids
• Chicago Marriott Northwest
• ComEd
• Euclid Beverage
• Feldco
• The Fox 103.9 FM
• Hoffman Estates Athletic Association
• Plote Construction Inc.
• Schaumburg Township District Library
• Star 105.5 FM

Food vendors

• Blackhawk BBQ & Seafood
• The Brat Shop
• Garibaldi's
• Greek Delights
• Hickory River Smokehouse
• Katie's Kakes
• Lee Concessions
• McDago's
• Michael's Catering
• Miss Cindy's Concessions
• North of the Border
• Panda Express
• Perry's Grill
• Rosati's Pizza of Hanover Park
• RS Concessions
• Salt Creek Barbecue
• Taco Factory
• Tacos El Monaguillo
• Tidbits Fun Foods
• Windsor Ice Cream
• Yummy's Ice Cream

Contact

For more information, please contact the staff liaison for the Fourth of July Commission, Dan O'Malley, by phone at 847-781-2602, or by email at dan.o'malley@hoffmanestates.org. 

2012 Northwest Fourth-Fest

Thanks to everyone for making the 2012 Northwest Fourth-Fest a huge success!

Parade entry winners

• Mayor's Cup: Safari Childcare
• Parade Theme: Schaumburg Township District Library
• Patriotic: Hoffman Estates Celebrations Commission
• Group: Cub Scout Pack 397
• Junior Marchers: Legends Performing Arts Association
• Senior Color Guard: Knights of Columbus Hoffman/Schaumburg Council #6964
• Dance/Specialty: Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance
• Antique Auto: State Representative Fred Crespo
• Unusual: Fabbrini's Flowers
• Youth Entry: Grupo Folklórico Quetzal

Diaper derby winners

• First place: Ronin Quijano (10 seconds)
• Second place: Addison Krupka (17 seconds)
• Third place: Kelsey Jurcik (21 seconds)

Water balloon toss winners

• Matt Hehn and Sean Hawkinson

Bags tournament winners

• "40 Apart"