Frosty Fest

Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a number of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for a fun event to greet the holiday season while enjoying that first cup of hot chocolate with family and friends then make sure to visit West Chicago this holiday season.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Fox Community Center (306 Main St). Kramer Tree Specialists celebrates its 17th year as the sponsor for the Official Tree decorating. CAPE (Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education) Students decorated the displayed wooden gingerbread men. The first 500 guests will receive 3D glasses.
Main Street Activities
• Horse-drawn trolley rides
• Window Decorating Contest – please vote for your favorite!
• Live Ice sculpture carving
• Alpacas
• Reindeer
• Electric train
Food Vendors:
• Churro Babe's - churros, cheese curds, funnel cakes, and more
• Nick's Pizza Truck - pizza
• La Cocina de Maria – tamales, tacos, quesadillas, pozole, flan
Heated Tent:
• Purchase from the food vendors and enjoy your meal inside the heated tent!
• Face Painters
Fox Community Center (306 Main Street):
Looking to purchase gifts for your loved ones… or maybe even for yourself? Visit the Elves Workshop and check out our awesome craft vendors:
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American Legion (123 Main Street):
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Republic Bank (101 Main Street):
Visits with Mr. & Mrs. Claus begin after the tree lighting ceremony. Sip on some Hot Cocoa sponsored by Rotary Club and munch on popcorn sponsored by Lions Club & West Chicago Parks Foundation.
Parking
Metra Lot (500 Main Street)
124 Fremont St
Republic Bank Parking Lot (on Washington St behind 101 Main), handicap parking available
Gallery 200 (103 W Washington)
157 W Washington
Community Partners:
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A HUGE Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors:
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