2026-03-24 Village of Villa Park Villa Fest Subcommittee

The Village of Villa Park held a Villa Fest Subcommittee meeting on March 24, 2026, focusing primarily on planning and budgeting for the upcoming Villa Fest event. Key procurement-related discussions included a proposed $35,000 budget to cover event costs such as the beer tent, musical headliners, bouncy houses, and other entertainment. The committee discussed vendor outreach, including food trucks and local businesses, and the use of a digital vendor application form to streamline approvals and payments. They also considered contracting a professional graphic designer, Kathy Busert of Design Spring, to develop a new logo and marketing materials for Villa Fest, with estimated costs ranging from $1,400 to $2,000 depending on final design and printing choices. The committee voted to table the overall budget discussion until the next meeting to await official budget confirmation from the village board. Additional topics included coordination of village services like security and sanitation, scheduling of entertainment, and potential new event features such as a motorcycle parade and pancake breakfast fundraiser. The subcommittee planned a special meeting on April 9, 2026, to continue preparations and emphasized the need for volunteers and sponsors to support the event.