Elk Grove RotaryFest opens June 13
The annual five-day festival, June 13-17, is a summer tradition in Elk Grove Village and is among the first festivals in the Northwest suburbs each year. Enjoy live entertainment, food, beer, fireworks, a carnival and much more. This annual event draws thousands of visitors each year. Fest grounds are at Lions Park, 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village.
Today, June 13
6-11 p.m. Carnival.
7:30-9:30 p.m. 7th Heaven. 25 years on the local scene, 250 bookings a year; the top-drawing Chicago area festival band. 7thheavenband.com.
Thursday, June 14
6-11 p.m. Carnival.
6:45-8:15 p.m. Flyte. Formed at Elk Grove High School in the '70s, the current six-piece group still gives tribute to the best in classic rock: Springsteen; Cheap Trick; Steely Dan; Beatles and The Stones. gpientka.com/flyte/
9-10:30 p.m. Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show. Band re-creates a 1970s Zeppelin performance, with authentic vintage stage gear, costumes and special effects. Performs Led Zeppelin's entire catalog including from the movie, “The Song Remains The Same.” kashmirchicago.com.
Friday, June 15
6-midnight. Carnival.
6:45-8:45 p.m. CoverGurl. High-powered party rock: the best and most exciting party rock ranging from classic rock, current rock, and even pop/dance hits. covergurlrocks.com.
9:30-11:30 p.m. Arra. Voted best suburban classic rock cover band five years straight, Arra has opened for Kansas, 38 Special, Survivor, Rare Earth, The Ides of March, Steppenwolf, Paul Rodgers from Bad Company and Dennis DeYoung from Styx. Hear the hits of Journey, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Boston, more. arraweb.com/
Saturday, June 16
2 p.m.-midnight. Carnival.
Battle of the Bands Time: TBA, featuring the bands Inferno, Storm the Front and Arkane Daze.
5:30-7 p.m. Hot Rocks. Best of the Burbs finalist seventh year in a row by readers of Nitelife Magazine, Hot Rocks brings their famous Rolling Stones tribute. hotrocksband.tripod.com.
6 p.m. Elk Grove Hometown Parade. Along Elk Grove Boulevard, from Tonne to Lions Drive.
7:45-9:15 p.m. Rock Candy. Band is “sweetness for your ears,” performing dance, hip-hop, pop and rock hits of Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Beyoncé, Fergie, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, No Doubt, Justin Timberlake. rockcandychicago.com/.
10-11:30 p.m. The Lounge Puppets. Tribute To '80s hair bands is a headbanging trip back through time. Hear Whitesnake, Skid Row, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Tesla, Cinderella, Winger, Warrant, Firehouse, Slaughter and Motley Crue. loungepuppets.com
Dusk: Fireworks.
Sunday, June 17
2-10:30 p.m. Carnival.
3:30-4:15 p.m. Serendipity. These girls are young, but many older musicians have been left in their wake as they rack up win after win at competitions around the Northwest suburbs. serendipityband.com,
5-6:15 p.m. The Fortunate Sons. Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, using original vintage gear and instruments, accurate costumes, and spot-on musical ability. fortunatesons.com.
7-9 p.m. The New Invaders: The Ultimate '60s Flashback. Powerful sound and theatrical touch, classic style and repertoire of classic '60s hit songs from Brit Rock to Woodstock. Complete with go-go dancers. newinvaders.com.