Chicago Fun Family Palooza 2014

Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16 10 am - 6 pm Pheasant Run Resort 4051 East MaIn St, St Charles, IL

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A memorable day created by a team of parents to bring back

QUALITY FAMILY TIME! Proud to bring an affordable event that captures the joys of jumping, playing, laughter and imagination!

Bring your kids, neighbors, even grandparents – and savor a memorable multi-faceted experience!

Something for everyone at Chicago Fun Family Palooza!

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Chicago Fun Family Palooza to fill hall and hearts with magical moments in biggest Fox Valley event of its kind Indoor Rides! Interactive Games! Amazing Attractions! Lots of Laughter! Safe, Clean Fun! And Family Memories! Chicago Fun Family Palooza is coming to town, so burst out of cabin-fever mode, put away the video games and honey-do list, and let us open the doors to exceptional family entertainment!

What’s going on? What’s all the stir about? What’s this thing called “Family-Palooza” that has PTO groups, families and kids buzzing about? The 2nd Annual Chicago Fun Family Palooza opens its doors to you and your family on March 15-16 at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main St, St Charles, from 10 am to 6 pm daily. Your family is invited to enjoy a day of indoor attractions and activities as we celebrate your child’s sense of adventure, play and curiosity in a 51,000-square foot giant facility that’s bustling with fun and excitement!

Beat The Winter Blues As busy parents, we know you’re tired from the demands of your work, home life and kids. You’re dashing to soccer, running to get groceries, and racing to music class in the cold temperatures. We get it. Add to that a winter that has definitely overstayed its welcome. The kids are fidgety and restless from cabin fever, so if you are looking for ways to entertain the troops, Chicago Fun Family Palooza is your best pick for next weekend. Warm and cozy inside, join us and beat the winter blues!

What is Palooza all about?

So what exactly is Family Palooza? For one admission price, you will revel in a giant indoor wonderland! It’s an amazing extravaganza of rides, inflatables, slides, mini golf, interactive play, shows, games, even the original Batmobile™ and The Scooby Doo Mystery Machine™, all under one roof! Shake hands with furry mascots! Win prizes in the Kidbucks Game Show! Take home sand art creations! Savor two spacious halls – the Pheasant Run St. Charles Ballroom and MegaCenter – that contains but is not limited to the following activities: Candy Land Giant Inflatable Area Choo-Choo Express Trackless Train Batman Obstacle Course Rock Climbing Wall Heavy Hauling Dump Truck Slide “Cars The Movie” Inflatable Slide Petting Zoo Magic Shows Game Shows 220-foot Indoor Zip Line Derby Races Artistic Face Painting Talented Balloon Twisting

Caricature Portraits (done onsite) Explore-A-Torium The Bank Heist Experience Strolling Entertainers Mascots, Stilt Walkers, Jugglers and Clowns Trampoline Euro-Bungee Free Mommy Pamper Station Interactive kid-oriented exhibitors offering activities at 60 + booths!

See page 6 for a full floor map and page 4 for a full schedule!

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Admit One, Admit All General admission is $8 per person. Activity wristbands are $15 per person and include the general admission price and one (1) Premium Ticket. Each Premium Attraction such as Face Painting, Zip Line, Trampoline Euro Bungee, Sand Art and Caricature Portraits requires a Premium Ticket which may be purchased for an additional $5 each.

The show accepts cash and most credit cards. Phil Mostaccio, owner of Completely Nuts and partner in the 5 Star Fun Group, says that last year’s inaugural event was so well-received that the owners decided to expand the show to 51,000 sq. ft. “Being our first year, we didn’t know what to expect. But we met lots of parents last year who were shaking our hand and thanking us for such a great event.”

Our Exhibitors Excel “More than 60 exhibitors line the two halls at Palooza,” says Jeff Winkler, owner of Chicagofun.com and another partner of 5 Star. “We are excited to showcase so many family products and services from these exhibitors.

We have people coming from four states to tout their services and products.”

Details! Details!

The facility is ADA compliant, and the show has a First Aid station, a mommy pampering station, a baby changing area, a private nursing corner, a free (unattended) coat check, and several concession and snack stands. No outside food or beverages are allowed. This is a no smoking facility. Parking is free.

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Safe and Sound Steven Rhea, a partner of the 5 Star Fun Group and owner of AMJ Spectacular/A Moon Jump For You, provides all the inflatable and equipment for the giant indoor playground. He explains it takes more than 10 trucks, 30 staff, countless volunteers and two full days to set up the show. “When the owners of 5 Star got together to create this event, we knew we wanted two things: 1) A unique event and 2) a very safe event. So before the event opens, we ensure all the equipment is very clean, fully inspected, fully sanitized and meets the highest standards of safety-- just as we would want for our own kids.”

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MEGA STAGE

Saturday, March 15

Sunday, March 16

BALLROOM STAGE Saturday March 15

10:00 am

Rick Webster - DJ

10:00 am

Rick Webster - DJ

10:00-11:30 am DJ

10:30 am

Ben’s Bubble Show­

10:30 am

To Be Announced

11:00-11:30 am

Elyse Wagner, My Kitchen Shrink, Healthy Cooking Demo

11:00 am

Karen BurrisClown Mary Macaroni

11:00 am

Karen BurrisClown Mary Macaroni

11:30 am-12:15 pm

Rico - Michael Jackson Tribute

12:15-1:00 pm

DJ

11:30 am

To Be Announced

Radio Disney Road Crew

Balsters Sheer Magic

Andy HeadThe Wonderful Wacky Juggler

1:00-2:00 pm

12:00 pm

11:30 am

2:00-2:30 pm

DJ The Beatnix

Kidbucks Game Show

Balsters Sheer Magic

2:30 -3:30 pm

12:30 pm

12:00 pm

3:30-4:00 pm

Brian Wismer-The Simon Says Challenge

12:30 pm

Kidbucks Game Show

4:00-4:30 pm

Elyse Wagner, My Kitchen Shrink Healthy Cooking Demo

4:30-5:15 pm

Circus Boy

5:15-6:00 pm

DJ

1:15 pm Rico Michael Jackson Tribute 1:30 pm Rico Michael Jackson Tribute 2:00 pm

Brian WismerThe Simon Says Challenge

2:30 pm

Circus Boy

3:00 pm

Balsters Sheer Magic

3:30 pm

Kidbucks Game Show

4:10 pm

4:30 pm 5:00 pm

5:30 pm

1:15 pm Rico Michael Jackson Tribute 1:30 pm Rico Michael Jackson Tribute 2:00 pm

Brian WismerThe Simon Says Challenge

2:30 pm

Ken Schultz The Flying Fool

3:00 pm

Exotic Animal ShowA Zoo To You

Rick Webster - DJ 3:30 pm Dancing, Fun & Games 4:00 pm To Be Announced 4:45 pm Exotic Animal Show A Zoo To You 5:00 pm Rick Webster – DJ 5:30 pm

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Kidbucks Game Show Rick Webster DJ Dancing, Fun & Games To Be Announced Rick Webster – DJ

Sunday March 16 10:00-10:30 am DJ 10:30-11:30 am The Beatnix 11:30 am-12:00 pm DJ 12:00-12:30 pm Brian Wismer The Simon Says Challenge 12:30-1:00 pm DJ 1:00-2:00 pm Radio Disney Road Crew 2:00-2:30 pm DJ 2:30-3:00 pm Mary Macaroni - Aka Karen Burris 3:00-3:30 pm DJ 3:30-4:00 pm All About Fun - Lori Wheels 4:00-4:30 pm DJ 4:30-5:00 pm Ken Schultz The Flying Fool 5:00-5:45 pm Rico- Michael Jackson Tribute 5:45-6:00 pm DJ from C4 Entertainment

Thanks to all those people who made this event possible, including our media partners: Kane County Chronicle, Chicago Parent Magazine and Radio Disney.

Thanks to the best event team: Phil, who always reminded us life is an adventure; Jeff, who organized the details to the end; Steve, who kept the vision tight; Tim, who was much-needed comic relief; Chase, whose design work rocked; Danny and Michelle, the “socially excellent”; The Italian Stallion Angelo; Delia and Kids Against Hunger;

the whole Pheasant Run team, and all the volunteers who pitched in to help!

For information about how you can exhibit at next year’s show, email Jeff Winkler at jeff@chicagofun.com or Diane Hardy at dhardy@ comcast.net.

Editorial content written and provided by Diane Hardy of Di-Hard Communications.

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101- Big Fat Happiness 102- Soccer Success 103- Little Boots Rodeo 104- Kyuki-Do Martial Arts 105- Concession 106- The Goddard School 107- Once Upon A Child 108- Windows Plus 109- Costco 110- New York Life 111- Concession

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201- Mary Kay Mommy Pamper Station 202- Olympia Chiropractic 203- American Laser Skincare 204- Renewal By Anderson 205- Kane County Chronicle 206- Jeff The Sheet Guy

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Note: All Attractions, Vendors and Activities Are Subject to Change Without Notification

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101- Caricature Portraits 102- Concession 103- Concession 104- Judson University 105- Waxed Hands 106- Xtreme Trampolines 108- Orbit Skate Center 109- Raging Waves Waterpark 110- To Be Announced 111- To Be Announced 112- To Be Announced

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208- Fox Valley Park District 209- To Be Announced 210- To Be Announced 211- Camp Anoijig 212- The Funky Chameleon

M 301- Donley’s Wild West Town M 302- Donley’s Wild West Town M 303- Odyssey Fun World M 304- To Be Announced M 305- Santa’s Village M 306- ChicagoFun.com M 307- ChicagoFun.com M 308- Chip Clip M 309- St. Charles Park District M 310- Enchanted Castle M 311- Family Time Magazine M 312- Brunswick Zone

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301- Camp Crosley 302- Elgin Community College 303- College Illinois 304- Keller Williams Fox Valley 305- Fieldworks 306- Innovative Home Concepts

401- Kane County Cougars 402- Medieval Times 403- Key Lime Cove 404- Expedia Cruise Ships 407- Blue Green Resorts 408- Schwan’s Home Services 409- Safari Land

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307- Global Wise Enterprises 308- Midway Village Museum 309- Bellossoms By Erika Swanson 310- Kids Against Hunger 311- Kids Against Hunger

M 410- Chiro One M 411- To Be Announced M 412- Epic Air Trampoline Park Note: All Attractions, Vendors and Activities Are Subject to Change Without Notification

Meet The Palooza Charity: Kids Against Hunger - Fox Valley

Family-Palooza owners help pack some items through their core charity, Kids Against Hunger. you pack them! It provides a very rewarding feeling that you actually made a difference.”

Balster continues to say that this group offers a great life

lesson and is an ideal way for kids to be socially conscious as they volunteer and contribute to society, both locally and on a global level.

For more information on the KAHFV, stop by their booth in the St. Charles Ballroom or contact them at (630) 528-1315 or darrel@kah-fv. org.

Hope to see you there on March 15-16!

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“There’s nothing greater than the feeling of doing something purposeful,” says Tim Balster, one of the event partners and owner of Balster Magic Productions, Inc. “Being such a hands-on charity, it’s very easy to see and feel the difference you’re making in the world. When you donate money to a group, you don’t always see how it gets used. But with Kids Against Hunger, you can actually fill the bags with food, and you see the pallet full of boxes grow as

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The partners of 5 Star Fun Group have humble hearts and love helping those in need. So this year, they chose Kids Against Hunger - Fox Valley (KAH-FV) as the perfect event beneficiary, where a portion of the show proceeds will go to this worthy cause. KAH-FV is one of 100 satellites’ of the national parent organization, Kids Against Hunger.

They will also have a food packing line both days where families can physically participate in packaging food that will be distributed not only in Nicaragua but locally as well, holding true to their motto: Feeding families around the world…and around the corner.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit this charitable organization.

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Are you ready for some football?!

Registration is now open for the Tri City Charger Football League’s 2014 season!

• Discounts for families with • Tackle Football - $450.00/player (1st-8th grades) additional players • Flag Football - $199.00/player (Pre K, K and 1st year 1st graders) • $25 - for one additional player • Plus applicable park district fees, • $50 - for second additional player if necessary Must be registered in same session!

For registration log on to: www.tricitychargers.org For additional information, contact Chris Hansen at information@tricitychargers.org or call 630-308-1935