Let the Good Times Bloom During Blooming Fest on May 18

Get ready to welcome spring and let the good times bloom with the City of West Chicago's annual Blooming Fest event. Downtown West Chicago will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the new season as part of the City's annual spring celebration on Saturday, May 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This festival is a great opportunity for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy the warmer seasonal weather while supporting the local community.

One of the main attractions of the event is the large plant sale hosted by the West Chicago Garden Club. The enormous plant sale includes thousands of plants for viewing and purchase. While gardening enthusiasts will enjoy developing their green thumbs at the plant sale, visitors can also browse through more than 50 craft, garden, and food vendors.

Live music will also be featured, with musical artists Dillon Riley and Katie Kostner performing for attendees. Event-goers can enjoy the performances while soaking up the spring atmosphere, or while viewing the City's annual Art Banner Exhibit, which will be on display along Main Street and Galena Street.

The family-friendly event also offers several areas designed specifically for younger attendees, including the kidZone, featuring a bubble show, face painter, balloonist, petting zoo, sand art, and other exciting activities sponsored by various community organizations. Children and adults alike will also enjoy the Animal Quest Animal Show, which will feature exotic creatures for everyone to learn about and view in person.

The City of West Chicago is celebrating its 175^th anniversary! Make sure to stop by the City tent for some commemorative goodies. The kidZone will have a monster mural for participants to help decorate with scenes of butterflies and plants.

The City's Blooming Fest event is a great way to celebrate the arrival of spring while supporting local businesses and organizations. Visitors of all ages can expect a fun-filled day of plant shopping, live music, and family-friendly activities.

For more details about the event, visit the City's website at westchicago.org/bloomingfest.