Free Live Entertainment
Free, Family Fun.
FREE SHOW
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 6PM
DOWNTOWN FAYETTE
With fabulous vocals and amazing costume transformations, Bonnie is a musical, comedy genius who takes her audience on a thrilling entertainment ride, as she showcases celebrities from past to present. Bringing us characters like Marilyn Monroe and Miley Cyrus and musical legends such as Cher and Tina Turner, Bonnie portrays some of these idols with remarkably exactness while she turns the others into hilarious parodies.
Bonnie engages her audiences with her edgy style, comedic talent, and great vocals. Her ability to encourage audience participation gives an added extra element of fun and surprise which adds up to a fantastic evening of entertainment. With one minute costume changes, this show is non-stop excitement!
If you love your divas and you love your celebrity impersonators, this is a show you simply should not miss. Catch "Divas: She's Every Woman" starring Bonnie Kilroe on Saturday, September 7 at 6pm in downtown Fayette (if inclement weather, the show will be in the Fayette Opera House). The show is free and open to the public, but don't forget your lawn chair. Following the show guests will have an opportunity to get their picture taken with one of Bonnie's celebrity's before the fireworks and sky lantern launch take place.
FREE SHOW
FELIX & FINGERS DUELING PIANOS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th at 6PM-10PM
DOWNTOWN FAYETTE
We are excited to announce, they are coming back to Fayette for another FREE Concert... the one... the only... Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos! 🎹
Back in 2022 Felix and Fingers became THE HIT of Fayette Watermelon Days!
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night filled with high-energy music, hilarious comedy, and non-stop entertainment on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, from 6-10PM. Join us for a FREE, outdoor dueling piano event as the talented piano players of Felix And Fingers Dueling Pianos will have you singing and dancing along to all your favorite songs, from classic hits to current chart-toppers. With their unique interactive show, you can even request your favorite songs.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that will leave you wanting more!
Back in 2022 Felix and Fingers became THE HIT of Fayette Watermelon Days!
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night filled with high-energy music, hilarious comedy, and non-stop entertainment on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, from 6-10PM. Join us for a FREE, outdoor dueling piano event as the talented piano players of Felix And Fingers Dueling Pianos will have you singing and dancing along to all your favorite songs, from classic hits to current chart-toppers. With their unique interactive show, you can even request your favorite songs.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that will leave you wanting more!
FREE SHOW
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 1PM
"WELCOME TO FAYETTE" MUSICAL
AT THE FAYETTE OPERA HOUSE
Following the parade on Saturday, guests will be swept away on a musical adventure to learn a little history about Fayette during the Fayette Sesquicentennial Musical, “Welcome to Fayette!”. Area students, under the direction of Karla Bicknese and Lexi Zupke, will take the stage to share four different ways of traveling to Fayette throughout history. Find out what drew the indigenous people to our area by foot after the Louisiana Purchase. Hear how covered wagons that traveled on the Mission Road brought pioneers who eventually needed schools for their children. Learn the long, complicated process it was to bring the railroad through Fayette and how it brought 9 children to town on the Orphan Train. The musical will conclude with showing the well-known places in Fayette that we travel to by car. The performance is free and will be held in the historic Fayette Opera House in downtown Fayette at 1pm.
FREE SHOW
CARTOON CONCERT 2024
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 3PM
DOWNTOWN FAYETTE
Kids of all ages will not want to miss the FREE Cartoon Concert at Fayette Watermelon Days (Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3pm, downtown Fayette). You never know which princesses, superheroes and fun cartoons will appear. Watch as some of the characters sing, dance and interact with the crowd. Following the short concert, a FREE meet & greet will take place in front of the stage. A great chance to meet and take a picture with your favorite character.
FREE SHOW
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 2:45PM
"DIZCLAIMER" 90'S ROCK BAND
AT THE UIU FOOTBALL TAILGATE AREA
Enjoy all your favorite 90's rock hits from the well-known Des Moines band, DiZclaimer. The band will perform during "Pete's Tailgate Party" in the Upper Iowa University football tailgate area located north of the UIU Football Stadium. Everyone is invited to this free show.
ALL FREE ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, September 6th
@ 6-10pm Live Music by
Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos
on the Main Stage in Downtown Fayette
Saturday, September 7th
@ 11:30am United Baptist Church Crusaders Drumline
in front of the Main Stage
in Downtown Fayette
Saturday, September 7th
@ 11:30am Addison Haas
on the Main Stage in Downtown Fayette
Saturday, September 7th
@ 11:30am - 6pm FREE Escape Room Z
at the Fayette Fire Station
(First come, first serve, limited space)
Saturday, September 7th
@ 1pm "Welcome to Fayette" Musical
at the Fayette Opera House
Saturday, September 7th
@ 2:45pm "DiZclaimer" (90's Rock Band) at the UIU Football Tailgate Area
Saturday, September 7th
@ 3pm Cartoon Concert
on the Main Stage in Downtown Fayette
followed by a meet-and-greet
Saturday, September 7th
@ 5pm Watermelon Days Raffle Drawing
in front of the Main Stage
in Downtown Fayette
Need not be present to win,
but those present: Pick Your Prize
Saturday, September 7th
@ 5:30pm Crowning Fayette Royalty
on the Main Stage in Downtown Fayette
Saturday, September 7th
@ 6pm DIVAS: She's Every Woman starring Bonnie Kilroe
on the Main Stage in Downtown Fayette
Saturday, September 7th
@ approx. 8:30pm FIREWORKS
followed by the
Sky Lantern Launch on the
Main Street Bridge
