NEW FOR 2009: Wilmot Market will host:

Thank You for your interest in the 1st. annual Taste of Kenosha County State Line Food Family and Music fest. As the economy continues to stay questionable more and more individuals are vacationing locally, "STAYCATIONING" is an emerging trend and staying within the region to enjoy the summer is the new way to enjoy vacation time for the family. As Americans are looking for cost effective entertainment venues, the "1st. Annual Taste of Kenosha County State Line Food Fest", hopes to offer an inexpensive FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL that suits their budgetary needs and provides a means of enjoying a local, affordable, family friendly entertainment experience.

Open on Friday June 19th. 5:00 - 10:00 p.m, Saturday June 20th. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday June 21st. Open 7:00 a.m. for flea market visitors. The taste opens at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, the taste and flea market both close at 8:00 p.m on Sunday Night

Taste of Kenosha County Charges $5.00 for Adult Visitors, Kids 6 - 12 $2.00, Kids Under 6 and Parking are FREE

Wilmot Market hopes to provide this FAMILY FUN FOOD AND MUSIC CELEBRATION once a year at the doorstep of our community. This festival will provide unique food samples from locally owned eating establishments and will offer specialty food items that differentiate themselves from the rest of the pack. This outlet is intended to help visitors of our area discover new eating establishments in and around the Wisconsin / Illinois state line. This outlet will also provide an affordable entertainment venue for those who choose to holiday and vacation within the community.

The fest will offer food samples from the best local and expanded border line restaurants, bars, greasy spoons, and watering holes all within one area over three days and we are very excited to host this event. A tentative plan of events is below.

Day / Date Time Event

FRIDAY...

Friday 6/19/09 5:00 P.M. - Gates open to visitors, food and merchandise vendors open, kids area rides, games, - Opens

Friday 6/19/09 5:15 - Human Bowling, Sumo Wrestling, Water Baloon Wars Open

Friday 6/19/09 5:30 P.M. - Lakeshore Helicopter Rides Begin

Friday 6/19/09 6:00 P.M. - Band 1 goes on stage - Cosmic Railroad

Friday 6/19/09 -6:00 P.M. - 95.1 WIIL Rock on location with lots of SWAG

Friday 6/19/09 8:00 P.M. - Band 2 goes on stage - Tafoya's Lost Boyzz (Former Boys from Illinois)

Friday 6/19/09 11:00 P.M. - Taste closes out day one.

SATURDAY......

Saturday 6/20/09 11:00 A.M.- Gates open to visitors, food and merchandise vendors open, kids area rides, games, Harley Davidson Rafflle sponsored by the Genoa City Lions Club

Saturday 6/20/09 12:00 P.M. - Ponies, Bounce houses, Rides, Games open

Saturday 6/20/09 12:00 P.M. - Sumo Wrestling, Human Bowling, Water Baloon Wars Open

Saturday 6/20/09 12:00 P.M. - Bingo sponsored by the Genoa City Lions Club event

Saturday 6/20/09 12:00 P.M. - Lakeshore Helicopter Rides Begin

Saturday6/20/09 12:30 P.M. - Worky's Extreme Sports Mountain Boarding Exhibition

Saturday 6/20/09 1:15 P.M. - Worky's Extreme Sports SNOW Boarding Exhibition

Saturday 6/20/09-3:00 P.M.- Band 1 goes on stage - Chasing Amy

Saturday 6/20/09 - 3:00 P.M. - EuroBungy Ride Open

Saturday 6/20/09 6:00 P.M. - Band 2 goes on stage - The Charles Walker Blues Band

Sarturday 6/20/09 - 6:00 - 95.1 WIIL ROCK on location with TONS OF FREE SWAG..

Saturday 6/20/09 - 8:00 - Private Miller Lite Party Begins

Satuday 6/20/09 8:00 P.M. - Band 3 goes on stage - THE BUGGS

Saturday 6/20/09 9:30 P.M. - BIG FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Saturday 6/20/09 11:00 P.M. - Taste closes out day two

SUNDAY.....

Sunday 6/21/09 7:00 A.M. - Gates open for flea market vendors and visitors

Sunday-6/21/09- 11:00 A.M.- Gates open to visitors, food and merchandise vendors open, kids area open, games, Harley Davidson Rafflle sponsored by the Genoa City Lions Club

Sunday 6/21/09 11:30 P.M. - Ponies, Bounce houses, Rides, Games open

Sunday 6/21/09 12:00 P.M. - Bingo sponsored by the Genoa City Lions Club event starts

Sunday 6/21/09 12:00 P.M. - Band 1 goes on stage - Loose Shoes / Open Mic / Open Jam

Sunday 6/21/09 12:00 P.M. - Lakeshore Helicopter Rides Begin

Sunday6/21/09 12:30 - Worky's Extreme Sports Mountain Boarding Exhibition

Sunday 6/21/09 1:15 - Worky's Extrmeme Sports SNOW Boarding Exhibition

Sunday 6/21/09 4:00 P.M. - Harley Davidson Raffle Sponsored by the Genoa City Lions Club - Winner Announced at Genoa City Days in August

Sunday 6/21/09 4:30 P.M. - Band 2 goes on stage - Who's Askin

Sunday 6/21/09 6:00 P.M. - Band 3 goes on stage - The Greg Brady Experience

Sunday 6/21/09 8:00 P.M. - 1st. Annual Taste of Kenosha closes to public

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
For Food Vendors:
1. Return the Food Vendor Application, Rules, Waivers, County approval, and Proof of Insurance no later than Friday May 15th. 2009 to: Wilmot Market LLC. P.O. Box 1, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081. Attn: Steve Walden with checks payable to Wilmot Market LLC.

For General Merchandise:
2. Return the General Merchandise Application, Rules, Waivers, County approval, and Proof of Insurance no later than Friday May 15th. 2009 to: Wilmot Market LLC. P.O. Box 1, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081. Attn: Steve Walden with checks payable to Wilmot Market LLC.

3. We will assign your space/booth and send you back a confirmation map with your booth location. Questions call: 815-679-8054.

4. Come Friday, June 19th. after 8:00 a.m. and before 2:00 p.m. for setup. Enjoy yourself.

Vendor Information