2026-08-20 Village of Villa Park Villa Fest Subcommittee Meeting

The Village of Villa Park held a Villa Fest Subcommittee meeting on August 20, 2026, focusing primarily on final preparations for the upcoming Villa Fest event. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the event budget, noting pending purchases such as products from More Brewing distributor and water and soda for volunteers. The committee discussed vendor coordination, including the number of vendor spots and the need to manage vendor arrivals and placements. Sponsorship updates highlighted contributions from More Brewing and InkStitch, including product sales and promotional items. The meeting also covered logistical details such as volunteer assignments, safety plans, communication equipment like walkie-talkies, and event marketing efforts. A motion was passed to cancel the regular August 25 meeting and hold a wrap-up meeting on August 27 to review final event numbers and outcomes. No new contracts or formal procurement awards were made during this meeting, but several purchasing decisions and vendor coordination efforts were addressed in preparation for the event.