Chicago Fun Family Palooza 2014

A memorable day created by ateam of parents to bring back

QUALITY FAMILY TIME!

Proud to bring an affordable event that captures thejoys of jumping, playing, laughter and imagination!

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

Something for everyone atChicago Fun Family Palooza!

Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16 10 am - 6 pm

Pheasant Run Resort

4051 East MaIn St, St Charles, IL

Hundreds of exciting

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stage shows

and attractions –

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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 Mega-Center – 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.” 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.”

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.

Kane County Chronicle Special Offer$2 OFF

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Saturday, March 15

10:00 am Rick Webster - DJ

10:30 am Ben’s Bubble Show

11:00 am Karen Burris- Clown Mary Macaroni

11:30 am To Be Announced

12:00 pm Balsters Sheer Magic

12:30 pm Kidbucks Game Show

1:15 pm Rico- Michael Jackson Tribute


2:00 pm Brian Wismer- The Simon Says Challenge

2:30 pm Circus Boy



4:10 pm Rick Webster - DJ Dancing, Fun & Games

4:30 pm To Be Announced

5:00 pm Exotic Animal Show - A Zoo To You

5:30 pm Rick Webster – DJ

Sunday, March 16

10:00 am Rick Webster - DJ

10:30 am To Be Announced

11:00 am Karen Burris- Clown Mary Macaroni

11:30 am Andy Head- The Wonderful Wacky Juggler





2:00 pm Brian Wismer- The Simon Says Challenge

2:30 pm Ken Schultz The Flying Fool

3:00 pm Exotic Animal Show- A Zoo To You



4:45 pm Rick Webster DJ Dancing, Fun & Games

5:00 pm To Be Announced

5:30 pm Rick Webster – DJ

Saturday March 15

10:00-11:30 am DJ

11:00-11:30 am Elyse Wagner, My Kitchen Shrink, Healthy Cooking Demo

11:30 am-12:15 pm Rico - Michael Jackson Tribute

12:15-1:00 pm DJ

1:00-2:00 pm Radio Disney Road Crew

2:00-2:30 pm DJ

2:30 -3:30 pm The Beatnix

3:30-4:00 pm Brian Wismer-The Simon Says Challenge

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

Sunday March 1610:00-10:30 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

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A BIG THANK YOU!

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 [email protected] or Diane Hardy at [email protected].

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

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B 101- Big Fat HappinessB 102- Soccer SuccessB 103- Little Boots RodeoB 104- Kyuki-Do Martial ArtsB 105- ConcessionB 106- The Goddard SchoolB 107- Once Upon A ChildB 108- Windows PlusB 109- CostcoB 110- New York LifeB 111- Concession

B 201- Mary Kay Mommy Pamper StationB 202- Olympia ChiropracticB 203- American Laser SkincareB 204- Renewal By AndersonB 205- Kane County ChronicleB 206- Jeff The Sheet Guy

B 401- To Be AnnouncedB 402- To Be AnnouncedB 403- Make Your Own Sand Art

B 301- Camp CrosleyB 302- Elgin Community CollegeB 303- College IllinoisB 304- Keller Williams Fox ValleyB 305- FieldworksB 306- Innovative Home Concepts

B 307- Global Wise EnterprisesB 308- Midway Village MuseumB 309- Bellossoms By Erika SwansonB 310- Kids Against HungerB 311- Kids Against Hunger

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

M 101- Caricature PortraitsM 102- ConcessionM 103- ConcessionM 104- Judson UniversityM 105- Waxed HandsM 106- Xtreme TrampolinesM 108- Orbit Skate CenterM 109- Raging Waves WaterparkM 110- To Be AnnouncedM 111- To Be AnnouncedM 112- To Be Announced

M 208- Fox Valley Park DistrictM 209- To Be AnnouncedM 210- To Be AnnouncedM 211- Camp AnoijigM 212- The Funky Chameleon

M 301- Donley’s Wild West TownM 302- Donley’s Wild West TownM 303- Odyssey Fun WorldM 304- To Be AnnouncedM 305- Santa’s VillageM 306- ChicagoFun.comM 307- ChicagoFun.comM 308- Chip ClipM 309- St. Charles Park DistrictM 310- Enchanted CastleM 311- Family Time MagazineM 312- Brunswick Zone

M 401- Kane County CougarsM 402- Medieval TimesM 403- Key Lime CoveM 404- Expedia Cruise ShipsM 407- Blue Green ResortsM 408- Schwan’s Home ServicesM 409- Safari Land

M 410- Chiro OneM 411- To Be AnnouncedM 412- Epic Air Trampoline Park

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


arch 8, 2014 7Meet The Palooza Charity: Kids Against Hunger - Fox Valley

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.

“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

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 KAH- FV, stop by their booth in the St. Charles Ballroom or contact them at (630) 528-1315 or [email protected].

Hope to see you there on March 15-16!

Family-Palooza owners help pack some items through their core charity, Kids Against Hunger.

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

• Tackle Football - $450.00/player (1st-8th grades)

• Flag Football - $199.00/player (Pre K, K and 1st year 1st graders)

• Plus applicable park district fees,if necessary

For registration log on to: www.tricitychargers.org

Are you ready forsome football?!

For additional information, contact Chris Hansen [email protected] or call 630-308-1935

• Discounts for families withadditional players

• $25 - for one additional player• $50 - for second additional player

Must be registered in same session!

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