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Rock the Fox Music Fest returns to Carpenter Park

The Odd Fellows Rock the Fox Music Fest is returning to Carpenter Park in Carpentersville this weekend.

Odd Fellows Lodge 492 members will bring back the three-day festival, starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, and continuing until Sunday, Aug. 20.

"We're excited about this year," said lodge member Jeremy Soderstrom. "We couldn't have it because the park was under renovations in 2015. It's always been a beautiful park. Now, it's even better."

The festival is one of the biggest fundraisers for the lodge. It helps collect money so members can continue other charity events and contribute to other civic groups during the year.

By having it in Carpenter Park, festivalgoers will have a chance to see the walking trails and other improvements the village has added in the past two years.

With the cooperation of Mother Nature, throngs of people will attend and listen to music, enjoy carnival rides, browse through the car show scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, and enjoy crafts booths.

"This is the first year we've had a car show," he said. "We're excited about it."

For months lodge members have been planning the music festival. Soderstrom said they made sure to include events for the entire family, such as different food vendors and carnival rides.

"This is definitely a family-oriented event," he said. "People love it. We have something to do for every age group."

Even though the music starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, the festival begins at 5 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. The next day, it runs from noon-11 p.m., and on Sunday it starts at noon and ends at 6 p.m.

Music will range from groups that play rock 'n' roll and country. To view a schedule of bands and events, go to www.centurylodge492il.org/

The Oddfellows is a not-for-profit organization. For more information, call Soderstrom at (847) 791-0939.

  Eight-year-old Isabella Kyobe of Carpentersville lets out a big smile on her way down a giant slide during the third annual Odd Fellows Rock the Fox Music Fest. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, will play at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville at the Odd Fellows Rock the Fox Music Fest. Courtesy of Frank Livingston

If you go

What: Odd Fellows Rock The Fox Music Fest

When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19; and 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Carpenter Park, off Maple Avenue, Carpentersville

Details: Hosted by Odd Fellows of Century Lodge 492, annual event featuring live music, carnival, food vendors, product vendors, beer garden

Admission: Free

Info: www.centurylodge492il.org

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