Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest Returns Saturday To The Forge: Lemont Quarries

LEMONT, IL — Head out to The Forge: Lemont Quarries on Saturday for its annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest from noon to 7 p.m.

The fest will feature live blues music, craft brews from more than 15 regional brewers and barbecue from local favorites, event organizers said.

You can buy your tickets online or at the park.

Live entertainment will feature Big Dog Mercer from noon to 1 p.m.; Gerry Hundt Trio from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Brother John from 3 to 4 p.m.; and The Blooze Brothers from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Featured breweries include:

• Bubblehouse Brewing Company
• Forbidden Root
• Foxes Den Meadery
• Lakefront Brewery
• New Holland Brewing Co.
• Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
• Noon Whistle Brewing Co.
• Pig Minds Brewing Co.
• Pipeworks Brewery
• Pollyanna Brewing
• Revolution Brewing
• Two Brothers Brewing Co.

Barbecue will also be available from:

• Dave’s Holy Smokes
• Smokin’ Z’s
• Big Ed’s Shed

The Forge will also remain open for its ropes courses, mini golf, and other activities, according to the park.