A free, fun event for the whole family is coming back to Momence this summer. The Jazz and Family Festival, headlined by Momence native Orbert Davis, is returning to Island Park on July 20.
Attendees will enjoy children’s games, food trucks, and more at this free public event. Davis will be joined by Bobbi Wilsyn, The Windy City Ramblers – featuring Dr. G and the CJP Jazz Academy All Stars, the Olivet Nazarene University Jazz Experience, Eric Hines and Pan Dulce, a Caribbean Jazz Ensemble, and Julia Danielle – the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition Winner.
Audience members can expect to be blown away by the talent demonstrated on stage. Davis said, “I am so proud of having grown up in Momence. I’ve experienced so much love, joy, and friendship during those years. That’s exactly the spirit of the Jazz and Family Festival!…Great music, lots of love, and tons of fun! Let’s hang out on Island Park!”
At this year’s Jazz and Family Festival, hosted by Cranky Mike’s Popcorn, attendees also can experience various food options from Cranky Mike’s Popcorn, Bridivi Italian Beef, Pete Schiel Lemonde and Ice Cream, Fare and Square Chicken and Waffles, Juan’s Tacos, Que it Up Barbeque, and El Rio Tacos. Free children’s activities will run from 1-6 p.m., including an obstacle course and bounce house. Food Trucks will be open from noon-7 p.m., with live music beginning at 1 p.m.
Come join in the fun and festivities for the whole family. For more information, visit the Orbert Davis Jazz and Family Festival Facebook Page.