The Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank and acknowledge all that participated in making the 2009 Crossroads Festival a success. Your support, time and efforts are all greatly appreciated! 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS, WORKERS, VENDORS AND ALL PATRONS!

Clink here to view all the Parade and contest winners!

See you next year August 6, 7 and 8, 2010!

Official Beer Sponsor:

 Friday Night Band Sponsor

Saturday Night Band Sponsor

Classic Car Show Sponsor:

Teen Tent Sponsor

Kids Inflatables Zone

Fireworks Sponsor
 

Miss and Jr. Miss Shorewood Contest Sponsor

 5K Race Organizer

 Platinum Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

 Gold Sponsors
Allstate Insurance - Jim Delaney
Canella`s Pizza, Inc.
First National Bank 
Post-Net

Silver Sponsors
Bill Jacobs Joliet
Cardinal Fitness
CItizens to Elect Tom Cross
Citywide Mattress
Conrad Co. Vacuum & Janitorial Supply
Dick Pond Athletics
Dominick`s
Gordon Flesch, Inc.
Harris Bank
Tastee Eights Sub Shop, LLC DBA Jimmy John`s
People`s First Bank
Spencer`s Jewelry
State Farm Insurance - Keith Hanouw
State Senator Linda Holmes
Troy Township

Bronze Sponsors
ATI Physical Therapy
Debbie Dudek Agency - American Family Insurance
Cutting Edge Catering
Heroes West Sports Grill
Marcia L. Karol, CPA
Plaza Barber Shop
So Dear to Pat`s Heart
Troy Township Highway Department

Friends of Crossroads Festival
Babe`s Hot Dogs for Sponsoring the Hot Dog Eating Contest
Eich`s Sports, Inc.
Friends of A. J. Wilhelmi
Jewel Food Store in Shorewood for assistance with the Pie Eating Contest
Innerpeace Natural Healthcare, LTD
Mark`s Service Center - Mobil
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Becki Hackett
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Linda Slabaugh
Wermer, Rogers, Doran and Ruzon LLC

Volunteers:
Groups:
Troy Fire Department
Shorewood Exchange Club
Rotary Club of Shorewood
Kiwanis
Minooka Community High School Band Boosters
Matteson Freemasons
Joliet Area Community Hospice
Individuals/Businesses:
Andi Cassem Interior Design - Andi and Dan Cassem
ReMax - Chris Ruzich
American Family Insurance - Debbie Dudek
First Midwest Bank - Margie Holloway
First Midwest Bank - Michelle Payla
AMS Office Solutions - Annette Szobar
Marcia Karol, CPA - Marcia Karol
Primerica - Ed Peterson
Shorewood Chamber - Lisa Imbody
Maggie`s Place - Nancy Powers
Vibe Hair Salon - Danielle Grady
Faber Dental Arts - Dr. Faber
Prairieland Audiology - Karen and Paul Pastell
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Becki Hackett
Ron McCluskey
Linda McCluskey
Amanda MacLean
Lisa MacLean
Danny Kelly
Rick Skoryi
Jami Boyd
Bob Boyd
Stephanie Devita
Brook Bass
Amanda Tomak
Jessica Mann
Angie Ariagno
Kris Helzing
Robert Reilly, Jason Rivera, Jake Jarosz and Joe Forajter

Special Thanks to 
John Schneider with Inland Electric (your help was invaluable!)
Shorewood Parks and Recreation Department (Linda, Roger, Art, Jim and all of the guys - you were awesome)
Deb and Chuck Schreiner with Conrad & Co. (you are very much appreciated!)
John Theobold and Dan Warren with Troy Fire. (thanks for all of your help!)
Troy Fire Department EMS and Shorewood Police. Thanks for enduring the heat and keeping us all safe.
Marianne Eisenbrant with the Shorewood Sentinel. Thanks for participating and for being our official "picture" person!

Thank you to our Food Vendors who also endured the rain and heat!
Babe`s Hot Dogs
Genoa Italian Concessions
Cannella`s Pizza, Inc. 
Taco Burito King
Coldstone Creamery
Lee Concessions
Maui Wowo/Mr. Smoothie
Pam`s Academy of Dance
Pizza for "U"
Uncle Bub`s BBS
Annabell`s Bar-B-Q
Kiwanis Club of Shorewood
Mr. Beef and Gyros
Dippin Dots

2009 SUMMARY

The Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to participate in the community`s most popular event, Crossroads Fest presented by the Bank of Shorewood, which is facilitated by the Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce and its many volunteers.  Crossroads Fest is on the grounds of Four Seasons Park, a 59.86 acre recreational park, located at  25448  W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL.  

Crossroads Fest 2009 promises to be bigger and better this year! Come out on Friday Night to hear Pirates Over 40 (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band) and then Rico (Santana Tribute Band) on the main stage. On Saturday our main stage bands are No Jo and ARRA. Sunday we will wrap up the Fest with The Neverly Brothers and Five Guys Named Moe!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Our Fest will again include:

Sponsorship Opportunities - Ranging from partnerships with other businesses to stand-alone. A full list of sponsorship opportunities are on the form below.  

Concessions - A perfect place to give our patrons a taste of your finest foods and beverages.  See the registration form below for more details.

Carnival - Click here for carnival details!

Battle of the Bands (teens) - Held on Saturday, August 8th from 2pm to 7pm in the Teen Tent. Don`t miss this opportunity to showcase your band`s music and talents. Click here for application and details.  

Ron Tirapelli Ford Classic Car Show - Held on Sunday on the Fest Grounds from 1pm to 4pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite car and get entered to win a $50.00 gas card. Registration for the cars is from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Click here for details! 

Parade - THE place to be on Sunday, right out there, strutting your stuff to an appreciative audience.  The parade theme for Crossroads Fest 2009 is "Mardi Gras."  Remember trophies are handed out for Closest to the Theme, Most Creative and Judges Choice. Show your creativity and how you can be inspired by this year’s “Mardi Gras” theme and join in the fun. You can find the registration form at the bottom of this page.

5K Run - Sunday, August 9th - Newsome Physical Therapy Network will again be Sponsoring a 5K run  the morning of Sunday August 9th. Click here for details!

Miss Shorewood and Jr. Miss Shorewood - Sponsored by Diva`s. This event is open to girls who live in Shorewood age 13 to 17. Find out how you can be crowned Miss Shorewood or Jr. Miss Shorewood by clicking here!

Beautiful Baby Contest - Sponsored by Conrad Co. Vacuum & Janitorial Supply and organized by Mary Kay Cosmetics (Becki Hacket, Director and Linda Slabaugh, Consultant). Click here for details!

Kids Coloring Contest - PostNet will again sponsor the Kids Coloring Contes Click here for details! will sponsor a Bags Tournament on Saturday August 8th. Click here for details! 

Bags Tournament - Eich`s Sports and the Village of Shorewood Parks & Recreation Department t.

Craft Expo - Regretfully, the Craft Expo has been cancelled.

Side Events - Allows you to showcase a specific activity where the profits are yours and the space is dependent on what you wish to present.

Hot Dog Eating Contest - Sponsored by Babe`s Jumbo Hot Dogs this event has proven to be tons of fun for both the participants and the spectators. Pre-Register at Babe`s or at the Chamber office. Click here for details!

Pie Eating Contest - Got a Sweet Tooth? This event is for you! Saturday 3:00pm on the Main Stage. Don`t miss this apple pie eating contest with 5 age divisions. Pre-Register at the Chamber office. Click here for details!

 To sign up for any of the above opportunities, simply select from the list below, fill out and sign the waiver, registration form and appropriate entry form of choice, and fax, mail or drop it off with your check to the SACC Office, One Towne Center Blvd., Suite 103, Shorewood, IL 60404.

 Crossroads Fest 2009 Forms

• Sponsorship Letter
• Sponsorship Opportunities 
• Volunteer Registration Form
• Concession Form  (remember to print the waiver too!)
• Side Event Form
• Parade Form
• Parade Route
• Waiver Form
• Bags Tournament Flyer/Registration Form
• Kids Coloring Contest
• 5 K Race Entry Form
• Miss Shorewood and Jr. Ms. Shorewood Entry Form
• Battle of the Bands (teens)