Date: July 2-5, 2009
Cost: $10; Free for kids ages 11 and under
Organizer: Exchange Club of Naperville, City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District
What to expect: Live music, fireworks, family activities...and ribs!
Why to Go: Heart, Todd Rundgren and Huey Lewis and the News are among the big names on the main stage. Plus, 17 of the country's best rib vendors will be on hand dishing out ribs, pulled pork, BBQ chicken and more.
Additional info: Tickets can be purchased prior to the event from the Naperville Park District office and local Jewel stores for $8 per ticket. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 4; Gates open for free general admission at 8 p.m.
Full music lineup:
Main Stage
Thursday, July 2
12:30 p.m.: One More Time
2 p.m.: Black Cat Bone
3:30 p.m.: Gurus of Blues
5:15 p.m.: Dirty Dan/The Boyzz
6:45 p.m.: The Steepwater Band
8:30 p.m.: Heart
Friday, July 3
12:30 p.m.: Joe's Garage Band
2 p.m.: The Paul Avers Band
3:30 p.m.: The Swingbillies
5 p.m.: Janesville
6:30 p.m.: Heartsfield
8:45 p.m.: Sara Evans
Saturday, July 4
12:30 p.m.: Hannah Ford Band
2 p.m.: Wheelhouse
3:30 p.m.: The Gourds
5:30 p.m.: Todd Rundgren
7:40 p.m.: Dimestore String Band
Sunday, July 5
12:30 p.m.: Park District Battle of the Bands
3:15 p.m.: Trixie Fender
4:30 p.m.: Junkyard Groove
6:30 p.m.: 7th Heaven
8:30 p.m.: Huey Lewis and the News
U.S. Cellular Stage
Thursday, July 2
3:30 p.m.: The Almost Brothers
5 p.m.: The Waterdawgs
6:30 p.m.: The West Side Winders
8:30 p.m.: Blue Oyster Cult
Friday, July 3
3:30 p.m.: Lee DeWyze Band
5 p.m.: Admiral of Black
6:30 p.m.: Backyard Tire Fire
8:30 p.m.: North Mississippi All Stars
Saturday, July 4
noon: White Sox
3 p.m.: Ernie Hendrickson
4:30 p.m.: Mr. Blotto
7:30 p.m.: WAR
Sunday, July 5
3:30 p.m.: No Show Joe
5 p.m.: Everett Dean and the Hip Noz
6:30 p.m.: The Hat Guys
8:30 p.m.: Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein