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LEMONT, IL — SS. Cyril and Methodius will host its annual Summer Fest, starting Thursday at SSCM, 607 Sobieski St. The fest features a carnival, live music, beer tent, food, drinks, games and raffles. There are daily ride passes available on-site, according to event organizers. The fest is open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Featured bands will include: <ul><li>Thursday, 6 p.m., Jerome Matthew Radomski III</li><li>Thursday, 8 p.m., Evan Fox</li><li>Friday, 6 p.m., Timing's Everything</li><li>Friday, 8 p.m., ANTHEM</li><li>Saturday, 3 p.m., Ryan Craig Band</li><li>Saturday, 5 p.m., Billy Gray Music</li><li>Saturday, 7:45 p.m., Whiskey Road</li><li>Sunday, 1 p.m., </li></ul>

LEMONT, IL — SS. Cyril and Methodius will host its annual Summer Fest, starting Thursday at SSCM, 607 Sobieski St.

The fest features a carnival, live music, beer tent, food, drinks, games and raffles. There are daily ride passes available on-site, according to event organizers. The fest is open from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Featured bands will include: <ul><li>Thursday, 6 p.m., Jerome Matthew Radomski III</li><li>Thursday, 8 p.m., Evan Fox</li><li>Friday, 6 p.m., Timing's Everything</li><li>Friday, 8 p.m., ANTHEM</li><li>Saturday, 3 p.m., Ryan Craig Band</li><li>Saturday, 5 p.m., Billy Gray Music</li><li>Saturday, 7:45 p.m., Whiskey Road</li><li>Sunday, 1 p.m., </li></ul>

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