Tremont Turkey Festival

As always, the Turkey Festival will provide a full slate of family fun entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the shows. All the acts will take place under the entertainment tent, so don't worry about the weather!

The Coffee House
Friday, June 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Back by special request, the Coffee House will feature the Tremont Connection All-Star Band with a variety of Tremont vocalists sharing the microphone. You can expect performances by a variety of Tremont-connected musicians and singers including former Miss Tremont winners taking lead vocals. Fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitars all backed by a solid rhythm section will offer a variety of familiar tunes with some laughter and humor thrown in for fun. So, grab a cup of coffee and a strawberry shortcake, and join us for an evening of Tremont talent at the Friday night Coffee House.

If you’ve been to French Toast or Wine Country in Peoria Heights over the last two years you may have heard Ted covering an encyclopedia of singer/songwriters. Ted offers a wide variety of songs written by James Taylor, Jim Croce, John Denver, Jimmy Buffet and host of others. In fact, Ted’s repertoire is so extensive he can play for at least three hours straight and never repeat song. Prior to retiring from the Air Force, Ted entertained his military comrades in Louisiana, Texas, Washington D.C., Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan. You just can’t resist singing along as Ted takes you through a long list of familiar songs.

Julie K
Saturday, June 8, 4-5 p.m.

Julie K is an award winning children’s recording artist. Stemming from a lifelong passion for music, Julie K has focused her musical talents writing songs that are inspirational, educational, and most of all a lot of fun.

Julie began performing at the youthful age of five arranging background performances for the neighborhood. Music remained a priority as she pursued vocal performance in college and operated her own business teaching music and movement to children and families.

Julie K offers a unique experience focusing on music that both children and their parents can enjoy together. Do not miss this Family Friendly performance.

Julie K website

Join us for an evening of electricity and music hosted by international touring artist ROBBY VEE a Rock-n-Roll Original, second generation rocker and Canadian Rockabilly Hall of Famer! Robby hails from one of popular music's most hallowed legacies- “the Rock ‘N’ Roll family. Named after his father Bobby Vee (Take Good Care of My Baby, the Night Has a Thousand Eyes, Rubber Ball, Devil or Angel, Run To Him, Come Back When You Grow-up Girl, Love You More Then I Can Say), and family friend, Brian Hyland (Sealed With a Kiss, Gypsy Woman), both legendary pop music icons, he’s steeped in rock’s timeless tradition of pop, swing, rockabilly and bop. Robby’s talent, creativity and perseverance as a singer/guitarist/songwriter and entertainer has captured the attention of audiences and respected industry professionals world wide for more than a decade. Claude Hall, radio-TV editor of Billboard magazine writes, “If this guy had been around during the era of Elvis, he would have given Elvis a run for his money." He has learned from, and shared credits and stages with the architects and legends of Rock ‘N’ Roll, such as Little Richard, the Everly Brothers, Carl Perkins, Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Dion, The Righteous Brothers, Buddy Holly’s Crickets, Dick Clark and his ‘Caravan of Stars Rock ‘N’ Roll Show’ and many more.

Guidance Dance Company is a voluntary, civic, performing company that teaches the art of dance and theater in a non-competitive atmosphere. Students are taught to incorporate theater into modern, lyrical, jazz and ballet dance styles in order to create a unique performance that tells a story. Our main goal is to use the arts to help build a positive self-esteem and respect for others. The company rehearses once per week and performs 2-4 times per semester.

Red Letter Road is a Washington, IL-based band performing contemporary Christian music. The talented group of musicians include Tremont-raised Bill Mount and offer an entertaining afternoon of music as we all await the Tremont Turkey Festival parade. Grab a Turkey leg, and kick back to the uplifting music of Red Letter Road.