Marklund’s 3rd annual Music Fest August 29, 2009

Music Fest is a free outdoor festival celebrating local talent and offering family entertainment. All music is "family friendly." The event is held for the public as well as Marklund's residents, employees, families and friends. Audience members bring their own lawn chairs, and Chi-Town Grill will provide great food during the competition. There will also be a BBQ Cook-Off from 4-7 p.m. featuring the cooking skills of three local chefs.

Marklund is a not-for-profit network of services providing a full-life experience for infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities.

There are two divisions for the competing bands. Age 18 and under bands include:
* Sevenate 9
* Stonegate Drive
* Perfect We Will Be

In the over 18 category are:
* Memphis 4 Now
* Empra
* Red Beans and Rice

The winning bands will receive separate 15-hour recording sessions at a professional studio - Waysound Recording Studio of Fox River Grove.

For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org/

Official Website: http://www.marklund.org/