“This is our second annual Vision & Vibe Fest and we are so excited to bring all of this art and talent to the community,” said Jenny Babyar, who is the chair for the committee. “I want to thank everyone who has worked on this project to bring it all together including the Westmont Special Events Corporation, which plays an important role with the event coordination. We invite the entire community to stop by and enjoy the festivities while supporting our local artists.”
The entertainment schedule for the new Vision & Vibe Fest has been announced. The Vision & Vibe Fest is a celebration of all things creative and artistic. The fest is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Westmont Park District’s Park Place facility, 141 S. Linden Avenue, which is located on the south side of Veterans Memorial Park near Linden and Dallas.
“It’s fun to note that so many of the performing artists have a direct connection to Westmont,” said Larry McIntyre, who coordinates the performance schedule. “Westmont has an amazing music scene and many of these musicians either work, live, volunteer, or perform here in Westmont. Thank you to all of these wonderful artists who come out to participate and share their talent with us.”
Additionally, the Vision & Vibe Fest will feature more than 30 area visual artists who will set up, display, and sell their art during the event. Visual art tents and tables will be set up along the pathway near the Park Place facility, just north of Dallas Street. Several of the featured artists will present art demonstrations during the festival. The event will also feature a Community Art Project, a Kid’s Art Area, a Balloon Twister, Face Painting, and more.
Live music, dance, and more will be presented on the outdoor stage at Park Place, 141 S. Linden Avenue. Following is the performance schedule:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
11:00am - SALT CREEK BALLET - Performance, presentation & instructionNoon - MICHAEL APONTE - Acoustic guitar & vocals1:00pm - AMY QUATTRONE - Author, novel excerpts and Q&A1:30pm - HANNAH BLACK - Singer-songwriter performing original music2:00pm - ALISON MARIS - Singer-songwriter (and CUSD201 Music Teacher) performing original music2:30pm - WHISKEY & HARMONY - Country music duo3:00pm - DANIEL AND DYLAN DIPAOLO & GUESTS - Extraordinary teen musicians5:15pm - EMMA & THE DILEMMA - Rock-pop originals and unique covers7:00pm - Event concludes for the day
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
11:00am - UNCLE JON’S MUSIC UKE CIRCLE - Bring your own uke - Everyone’s invited to join the funNoon - EXPRESSIONS DANCE STUDIO - Performance & presentation12:30pm - DYNAMIC PERCEPTION DANCE COMPANY - Performance & presentation1:30pm - DIVA DANCE - Performance & presentation2:00pm - BRILEY - High school singer-songwriter extraordinaire with almost 15 million likes on TikTok3:00pm - MIKE WHEELER BAND & GUESTS - International Blues Artist & Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Recipient5:15pm - HANNAH BLUE - Blues & soul originals and covers7:00pm - Event closes for 2026
PLEASE NOTE - Event guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets for the outdoor stage performances. In case of inclement weather, the event will move into the Park District Community Center at 75 E. Richmond Street.
Community Art Project - Park Place PatioNoon to 3:00pm - Saturday & Sunday
Kid’s Art & Activities Table - Park Place Indoor Meeting RoomNoon to 4:00pm - Saturday & Sunday
Face Painting - Outdoor Pavilion2:00pm - 4:00pm - Saturday 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Sunday
Balloon Twister - Outdoor PavilionNoon to 3:00pm - Saturday & Sunday
The Vision & Vibe Fest will offer food and beverages for sale including Joey’s Redhots and Taste Greek Street Food. Beer and wine sales will be provided by Taurasi Stile Italiano and Prestige Liquors. Food and beverage will be set up near Dallas Street under the outdoor pavilion.
For more information, please contact the Vision & Vibe Project Manager Jenny Babyar at [email protected].