Naper Days Continues!
Bed Races, Bands Bring Entertainment for Whole Family

This year’s family-friendly Naper Days festival continued throughout Saturday, following a great Friday start.

While the weather might have been a little questionable, festival goers didn’t seem to mind.

Naper Days is a festival designed to unite our community, celebrate the past, present and future, and build awareness of the many great things Naperville has to offer.

The annual Naper Settlement event has lots to offer everyone this year. Eight

contestants from local organizations hit the Bed Races this year.  South Team Survivors won the overall race with the fastest time in the bed sprint, Naperville Independent Film Festival took most creative with an entertaining walk down the race track, and YPN took the Brian R. Schultz Spirit Award.

Naper Days also features the Taste of Naperville for the 5th year, which showcases Naperville's finest restaurants and caterers.

From a hummus platter from Arbor Vitae, a steak sandwich from Sullivan's, crab cakes from Timpano's, bread pudding from City Club, or lemonade from Belgio's Catering, there is something for every palette.  Prices for different meals range from $5-$3 or less.

Naper Days will continue for one last day, Father's Day, June 15 at Naper Settlement, located at 523 Webster St., in downtown Naperville. The event will run Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Naper Days tickets are $5, age 8 and under free. After 5 pm on Saturday, June 14 tickets are $10.

All proceeds from Naper Days support the Naperville Heritage Society and Naper Settlement.

Jennie Barger Reports.