Walton Festival

Can’t wait to see you at Walton Fest again!!! Congrats on year #1!

Stop and grab your $100 draw ticket at Walton Tap!
Top prize is $10k💴💰💴💰

Next Meat Bundle is Monday, July 1st!!

Check out these Summer Hotties from this month!!

Drawings at 6:30 & 7:30

Cinco de Mayo Meat Bundle was a good one!! We raised nearly $400 for Walton Fest and want to give a SHOUT OUT to the best shirts of the night!!! 🤣 🍺 🌮

Thanks again for coming out, everyone!

2024 Walton Fest
$100 Draw tickets will be for sale
at Walton Tap
Friday, May 10th

2024 Grand Marshall Announced Soon! Nothing like Karen Ely taking 2023! See you at Walton Fest 24’!!!

2024- $100 Draw Tickets Available May 10th! Top Prize $10K!!! Grab your Draw ticket at Sheridans Walton Tap!

Karan Ely, our 2023 Grand Marshal!

The 2023 Walton Fest Committee is proud to announce our 2023 Walton Fest Grand Marshal, Karen Ely! Karen spent most of her life in the Walton area, from the time she was born, until the date of her retirement from Sheridan’s Walton Tap. She has been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church since her birth in Marion Township. Her Dad “Finally” allowed her to run around with the kids in the area at the age of eight years old. Karen attended Palmer School until fourth grade, then went to the St. Mary’s Hall here in Walton for schooling until eighth grade. She then attended Amboy for her High School years. She married her late husband Richard “Dick” Ely at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on June 15, 1963. Karen recalls Walton Tap having a totally different setting before it burnt down some years prior to her marriage. She said that prior to the fire there was a building where Sheridan’s Walton Tap sits now that was called “The Store.” This was a grocery store and bar all in one! Karen and Dick raised six children, Curtis, Ed, Dennis, David, Jimmy, and Susie, in the Walton area, and all six of them attended the Walton School. She cooked at the Walton School for the last seven years it was open. Her husband and children all assisted in building the banquet room addition to Walton Tap. She cooked alone in the original kitchen at Walton Tap until the larger kitchen was added. Karen worked in the Walton Tap kitchen for a total of 47 years, and worked for the Amboy school district as a head cook for 35 years before her retirement. There aren’t many that do not know Karen. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to do anything for anyone. Although she’s retired, everyone still loves her cooking. She still resides in the local area and enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

We are truly thankful for Karen Ely being the 2023 Walton Fest Grand Marshal! Saturday we will honor Karen at 1pm on the Main Stage. Please come celebrate with us!

Thank you,
Walton Fest Committee.

Looking for Volunteers at our gates this year from 4-9pm. Please send a message if available to help us out!!

Check out our 2024 Walton Fest applications!

If you’re interested in holding a merchant or food vendor spot at our 2024 festival, be sure to check out the applications below and contact a volunteer for your application.

Contact Drew with any questions!

Mark your Calendars!!! Merchant & Food Vendor applications roll out later this week!

Please like and share!! New page alert!!

If you would like to donate a dish or a dessert, please message us on Facebook or call us 815-857-4800. We can't wait to serve you.

See you tonight!!!!

Thank you for the support! See you all next year!

Season of the Witch Meat Bundle Monday is almost here!! See you Monday!

Celebrating Hannah’s Birthday and giving
Over $1200 away in meat raffles!!! 🥩
Drawings at 6:45 & 7:30!
Snacks provided, feel free to bring some!

The Walton Fest committee would like to thank each and everyone of you that came out in support of Walton Fest! Congratulations to all those that won from our top 10 drawing!
Our big $10,000 winner Ron Morris!!
Nancy from Kelly’s—1,000
Scott Batten —900
Tim and Kim Weidman—800
Kathleen Russell—700
Dave, Vicki Esquivel—600
Dave North—500
Joseph Stevens—400
Austin North—300
Deanna Williams—200

Our raffle item winners:
Missy Hobbs— Bag boards
Rod Burnette—Drink chips
Jim Ely—Pabst beer sign
Lynn Burnette—Yuengling items
Tim Kugelman—Quilt

Our 50-50 winners:
Karen Bonnell—5.00–360.00
Frank Hiatt—10.00–290.00
Bettner—20.00–470.00

We have great MERCHANDISE this year!!

Check out our Merchandise booth this Saturday!!

The 2023 Walton Fest Committee is proud to announce our 2023 Walton Fest Grand Marshal, Karen Ely! Karen spent most of her life in the Walton area, from the time she was born, until the date of her retirement from Sheridan’s Walton Tap. She has been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church since her birth in Marion Township. Her Dad “Finally” allowed her to run around with the kids in the area at the age of eight years old. Karen attended Palmer School until fourth grade, then went to the St. Mary’s Hall here in Walton for schooling until eighth grade. She then attended Amboy for her High School years. She married her late husband Richard “Dick” Ely at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on June 15, 1963. Karen recalls Walton Tap having a totally different setting before it burnt down some years prior to her marriage. She said that prior to the fire there was a building where Sheridan’s Walton Tap sits now that was called “The Store.” This was a grocery store and bar all in one! Karen and Dick raised six children, Curtis, Ed, Dennis, David, Jimmy, and Susie, in the Walton area, and all six of them attended the Walton School. She cooked at the Walton School for the last seven years it was open. Her husband and children all assisted in building the banquet room addition to Walton Tap. She cooked alone in the original kitchen at Walton Tap until the larger kitchen was added. Karen worked in the Walton Tap kitchen for a total of 47 years, and worked for the Amboy school district as a head cook for 35 years before her retirement. There aren’t many that do not know Karen. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to do anything for anyone. Although she’s retired, everyone still loves her cooking. She still resides in the local area and enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

We are truly thankful for Karen Ely being the 2023 Walton Fest Grand Marshal! Saturday we will honor Karen at 1pm on the Main Stage. Please come celebrate with us!

Thank you,
Walton Fest Committee.