Momence Gladiolus Festival Association

08/26/2026

08/10/2026

✨ HELP US PICK THE 2027 GLAD FEST THEME! ✨

We had such a magical time with this year’s theme, “Once Upon a Glad Fest!” 🏰✨ Now it’s time to start thinking about Glad Fest 2027! 🌸

And we want to hear from YOU!

💡 What should next year’s Glad Fest theme be?

Funny, creative, nostalgic, totally out-of-the-box! We want to hear ALL of your ideas! 🎉

👇 Drop your theme suggestions in the comments below! You never know… your idea might just inspire the theme for Glad Fest 2027! 🌸🎡🎶

We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 💭✨

08/10/2026

Once upon a time… 🧚‍♂️ there were some very tired Glad Fest volunteers. 😴 The festival is over, the work is done, and happily ever after begins NOW! ✨

08/09/2026

South Side Social Club’s last performance at Glad Fest had a fairy tale ending for Zack Krenkel! Zack is now the owner of last night’s set list which was autographed by all the band members.

08/09/2026

Window Decorating Contest Winners:
Overall: Thirsy Aces/Amada Morellas "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Glad Fest"
First place Business/Organization Category: Legacy Armament "A World Beyond the Pages"

08/09/2026

Congratulations to Jackie Moseley of Bourbonnais and Jesse Rakauskas of Bourbonnais, they were our two $500 Early Bird winners of the Glad Fest 31 Day Raffle!

08/08/2026

Saturday Race Winners!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/08/2026

🎉 GLAD FEST KID’S PARADE RESULTS 2026! 🎉

What an amazing turnout for this year’s Kid’s Parade! A huge THANK YOU to all of our participants and families who helped bring Once Upon a Glad Fest to life! 🌸🏰✨

🏆 Multi-Family Float
🥇 1st Place – Once Upon a Glad Fairy Tale
🥈 2nd Place – Once Upon a Kraus House (Kraus Enchanted Castle)

🏆 Group/Organization Float
🥇 1st Place – Momence Junior Redskins Association
🥈 2nd Place – Momence Library Ladies
🥉 3rd Place – When You Wish Upon a Glad Dance

🏆 Walker – Single
🥇 1st Place – Teddy Bear’s Picnic
🥈 2nd Place – Shrek and Donkey in Gladland

🏆 Walker – Group
🥇 1st Place – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
🥈 2nd Place – Sensei Steve Kid’s Parade Drill Team

🏆 Bicycle/Scooter
🥇 1st Place – The Washington Kids

🌟 Best Use of Theme: Once Upon a Glad Fairy Tale

👑 BEST OVERALL: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Winner’s ribbons and prize money for Best Use of Theme and Best Overall will be mailed next week to the address listed on the registration form.

🌸 A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make the 2026 Glad Fest Kid’s Parade another HUGE SUCCESS! We loved seeing all of the creativity, costumes, floats, and smiling faces!

We hope to see you all again next year for Glad Fest 2027! 🎉🌸

08/08/2026

We found Mandalyn of NAWTY some fairy wings! She’s magical!

08/08/2026

🌞 The rain is gone, the B**r Garden is OPEN, and NAWTY is on the stage! 🍻🎶

Come on out and enjoy the rest of your Glad Fest evening!

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Glad Fest Parade Award Winners!

🎖️ Parade Marshal Award
Once Upon a GLAD Dancer – Lisa Suprenant

🎖️ President’s Award
Once Upon a GLAD Dancer – Lisa Suprenant

🏛️ Mayor’s Award
Once Upon a GLAD Dancer – Lisa Suprenant

Parade Division Winners

🌸 Floral Float (Single Business/Family)
🥇 Winner: When You Wish Upon a GLAD Dancer

🏢 Commercial Float (One Firm, Club, or Group)
🥇 Winner: FFA – Once Upon a Tractor Show

🤝 Commercial Float (More Than One Business)
🥇 First Place: Once Upon a Time in Glad Land (Downtown/South Side Businesses)
🥈 Second Place: Fairytales in Full Bloom (North End Businesses)

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Float (One Family)
🥇 Winner: Kraus Enchanted Castle

🛺 Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle
🥇 Winner: Shrek in Glad Land

🎉 Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated in making the 2026 Glad Fest Parade another magical success! Enjoy the rest of Glad Fest—we’ll see you in the B**r Garden and at the band! 🍻🎶🌷