TURN UP THE VOLUME AND GET READY FOR LISLE FEST 2016
Acclaimed country music duo Thompson Square and lauded Colorado alt-rockers Big Head Todd & the Monsters are this year's music headliners at Eyes to the Skies Festival that returns for its 34th year to west suburban Lisle, Ill., on Friday-Sunday, July 1-3. The sprawling and popular event is held at Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short Street. Hours are Noon-11:00 each day. The fest is best known for its visually stunning hot-air balloon shows that attract tens of thousands over its three-day run. In addition to hot-air balloons and two stages of music, the fest also features food, a craft fair, a huge kids' activity and entertainment area, and three nights of fireworks (July 1-3). There's also five days of carnival rides (starting on Wednesday, June 29, through Sunday, July 3). The award-winning duo that is Thompson Square (comprised of Nashville-based husband and wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson) will perform at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, on the fest's Vankampen stage. Big Head Todd & the Monsters, helmed by founder Todd Park Mohr, will perform at 8:00 p.m. on the Vankampen stage on Sunday, July 3. Nearly 20 acts are set to perform on the fest's music stages. To learn more about this year's fest (including music updates and much more), please visit www.eyestotheskies.org. General festival admission is $8. Children 6 years of age and younger are free. The fest is presented by the Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival Committee with proceeds benefiting six local charities and business organizations.
