Because we love a good party!

Dwight Springfest 2025
May 3, 2025

We love a good party, and Springfest gives us the opportunity to celebrate the return of warmer weather together!  Springfest has changed over the years and now includes a backyard burger competition, Craft fair, and activities associated with the Red Carpet Corridor.

Music Lineup

9 am - 11 am:  Nate Rector
11 am - 1 pm:  Dan Blanchette
1 pm - 3 pm:  Jim Nolte
​3 pm - 5 pm:  Chad Link

Kids' Zone

Springfest is packed with family fun and this year, kids can race into excitement at our Springfest Speedway Kids Pit Stop!

Here’s what’s in store:
  • Hot Wheels Coloring Station: Create your own custom race car masterpiece
  • Hot Wheels Race Ramps : Test your skills and race Hot Wheels cars down giant ramps
  • Ultimate Hot Wheels Garage Play Area:  Explore and play with our Hot Wheels setup
  • Toddler Car Zone: A special play mat area just for toddlers, with toy cars and trucks
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The Kids' Zone is free and open all day — perfect for little ones who love to color, race, and play!

Food Trucks

Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Pierogi Rig
Country Kitchen

Location

​Springfest will be held at:
Dwight VFW
506 S. Old Route 66
​Dwight, IL  60420

Craft Fair

  • Rollicking Buckaroo Jams and Seasonings – Jams & Seasonings
  • Janet Flag – Bookmarks & Beaded Items
  • Kathy Wilson – Doll Clothes & Accessories for Dolls
  • Melissa Cavaness – Jewelry
  • Mallory Hicks – Painted Signs, Crocheted Bags & Bracelets
  • Renewal by Anderson – Windows
  • Denise Mills – Beaded Pens, Pencils, and Letter Openers
  • Semlar Sweets – Kringla & Fudge
  • Sawdust 'n Sass Crafts – Woodworking: Birdhouses & Garden Décor
  • Kari Moland – Crocheted Plush Toys
  • Cora Colville – Cat & Dog Toys and Clothes
  • Seaglass by Tricia – Hand-Wrapped Seaglass & Beach Glass Jewelry
  • Bellascreationstudio – Hand-Crocheted Animals, Keychains, and Apparel
  • Pamela Crowley – Handmade Cell Phone Cases, Tech Cases, Towels, Art, and Seatbelt Covers
  • Sisters Toy Chest – Kids’ Toys
  • Tom & Amber Family Creations – Tumblers
  • AidensBrook – Gourmet Candles, Handcrafted Accessories, and Homegoods
  • Keith Kebschull – Woodworking: Flag Shadow Boxes and Picture Frames
  • Laura Russell – Embroidery & Sewn Items
  • Larry & Loretta Swedbor – Auto Model Kits and Premier Cars
  • Jenny Kopda – Handcrafted Items (Wreaths, Swags, Centerpieces)
  • Scentsy (Kathy) – Fragrance Products
  • Janice Taylor – Handmade Crochet and Sewn Items
  • Lauren Culpepper – Light-Up Buckets, Glow Bottles, Epoxy Tumblers
  • Mandy Webster – Books and Book-Related Gift Items
  • Melissa Moritz – Homemade Wreaths and Home Décor
  • Dawn Bunting – Candles and Metal Art
  • Linda Bunting – Custom Women's and Men’s Aprons and Bowl Cozys
  • Jeanine Sabonas – Handmade Signs, Jewelry, and Table Décor
  • Bundt Cake Bob – Bundt Cakes
  • Crunchy Munchies – Freeze-Dried Candy & Snacks
  • Scott Johnson – 50+ Kinds of Hard Candy (e.g., Jolly Ranchers)
  • Elizabeth Dreyer – Porch Goose Dresses
  • Dirty Fingernails Studios – Resin Art & Décor
  • Gary Calhoun – Resin and Laser-Engraved Crafts / Handmade Crafts
  • SOCU Bank – Informational Booth + Swag Handout
  • Paparazzi Jewelry – Jewelry

D-Town Throwdown (Canceled for 2025)

​Backyard Burger Competition
For the past several years, the KCBS “pros” have had all the fun.  Now it’s YOUR turn again.
Form your team.  Determine your cross-town rivals.  And bring it to the D-Town Throwdown.
Individuals, friend groups, families, and businesses are all encouraged to participate, to taunt your rivals to participate, to make the loser do something ridiculous, and to record it for all of us to enjoy.
Download the Entry Form and Rules.
Schedule
Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Judging begins at 1:30 pm
Registration
Due by April 25, 2025.  Download the form or stop in the DEA office
$25 if you bring your own grill (or whatever you’re cooking with)
$50 for us to provide a grill for you
4 fresh burger patties will be provided.  2 for practice, and 2 to turn in.
You provide the buns, the seasonings, the whipped cream, or whatever you want to put on your burger.
Prizes
1st Place:  $300 in DEA Dollars
2nd Place:  $200 in DEA Dollars
3rd Place:  $100 in DEA Dollars