STILLMAN VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL
Next Festival: September 27-28 2025
Fall Festival Stage
Meridian Jr High School
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Our stage is located at the main entrance to the Jr High school. During the Festival we try to provide a wide range of entertainment. This is located right in the middle of the festival grounds and you can hear the music as you travel up and down the street. There is limited seating but you can always bring a lawn chair to sit and enjoy.
Historical Blunders podcast Saturday, 10 to 11 am
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We’ve all made mistakes, but let’s talk about the worst in history! Two Stillman Valley boys and lifelong friends bring banter to historical topics. Our popular topics include:
Battle of Stillman’s Run
Chernobyl
The Donner Party
and many more!
We will have gift cards to hand out for prizes. Come on down and test your knowledge.
On the stage from 10 to 11 and then moving to the outdoor booth area for the rest of the festival.
Lola Blu Saturday, Noon to 2 pm
“Lola Blu is a rising country singer-songwriter from Rockford, Illinois, known for her striking, raspy voice and magnetic stage presence. Blending country and southern rock with inspiration from Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, and Whiskey Myers, she delivers songs that dive into love, heartbreak, self-discovery—and the occasional party anthem.
Backed by her powerhouse band—Matt Zito (lead guitar), Tate Medina (rhythm guitar), Logan Taylor (bass), and Will Lewis (drums)—Lola brings a true rock ‘n’ roll energy to every performance. She’s shared the stage with artists like Terri Clark, Trey Lewis, Tanner Usrey, and Mackenzie Carpenter, captivating audiences with her raw emotion and dynamic range.
Lola has earned major recognition, including multiple Josie Music Award nominations and being named 2024 Breakthrough Artist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Organization. Her singles “Better Believe” and “3” (played on 60+ stations) paved the way for her debut EP, Good Ole Days, released summer 2024.”
5pm to nowhere Saturday, 3 to 5 pm
Milwaukee alternative band 5pm To Nowhere is quickly becoming one of the bands to watch coming out of the Midwest. Following in the sonic footsteps of acts like Coldplay, Death Cab For Cutie, and Young the Giant, they have had the opportunity to play shows in Chicago, Madison, and a host of Milwaukee venues such as Summerfest (US Cellular Stage), X-Ray Arcade, Cactus Club, and Shank Hall. Their combination of emotive and narrative songwriting with immediate and visceral performances has earned them much praise for their live shows, as well as over 700,000 streams across their catalogue since 2021.
The Beaux Sunday, Noon to 1 pm and after the parade
HISTORY
The band originally formed back in 1967 and played regularly throughout Northern Illinois until 1973. After a 38 year "break", the band re-formed in 2011. Joining original member John "Monk" Montgomery (Lead Vocals and Drums) are Hans Stucki (Keyboards, Guitar and Vocals), Ron Hoyle (Bass Guitar), Tim Schulz (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Lindasue Saballus and Jennifer Jones (Vocals, Percussion)
You can find The Beaux throughout Northern and Central llinois, Southern Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa. Venues range from the smallest pubs to summer festivals.