Tickets on sale for outdoor gala May 17
The Village of Bourbonnais is excited to announce its Sesquicentennial. Incorporated in 1875, the village will celebrate 150 years as a community with special events for residents throughout 2025. Commencing the Sesquicentennial will be Soirée de Bourbonnais — an outdoor formal gala — Saturday, May 17, at The Grove at Goselin Park, 700 Main St. NW.
Residents can celebrate Bourbonnais from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with French-inspired hors d’oeuvres and desserts, fine wine, a cash bar, live music and an elegant evening of dancing underneath the stars.
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, March 28, for $100 per person and are available online. Residency is not required. Tickets may be purchased here.
Local businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring this event may reach out to Lindy Casey, Marketing & Public Engagement Manager, at 815-937-3570 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
“The Sesquicentennial is a historic, once-in-a-lifetime event for the Village of Bourbonnais,” stated Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore.
“We are proud of how far Bourbonnais has come in 150 years and look forward to kicking off a year full of fun events with our community and for our community.”
Additional Sesquicentennial events include an official Happy 150th Birthday, an outdoor concert, a Family Fun Day, a French Heritage Weekend and more. These events are all free admission for residents.
