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Welcome to Bonifest 2010!! This year marks the 26^th anniversary for Bonifest, which will take place on Friday, May 28^th and Saturday, May 29^th of Memorial Day weekend. Bonifest has always been a major community event and significant fundraiser for the St. Boniface Parish. It has become known as the traditional "kick-off" to summer in the area. Edwardsville, Illinois is home to St. Boniface Catholic Church and it is one of the fastest growing communities in the St. Louis Metro East area. St. Boniface is located at the intersection of Vandalia and Buchanan Streets in Edwardsville.

Bonifest 2010 will feature many of its previous activities such as the 11^th Annual 5k Run for Bonifest, great food, drink, games, bingo, and music. Also returning are amusement activities for all ages, a breakfast-pancake show, the 2^nd annual Bonifest Rib Cook-Off contest, a washer tournament and a live auction. Included again will be a drawing with a $15,000 grand prize and other cash prizes and we are introducing a 50/50 drawing with a chance to win up to $50,000!! We are also excited about our "Main Stage" venue that will highlight the crowd pleasing music of the bands "Phins" and "Paint the Earth".

Phins will be the Bonifest’s main stage headliner on Friday from 7p.m. until 11p.m. They are the Midwest’s premier “Trop” Rock Band performing Jimmy Buffet style music. While Phins primarily perform around the Midwest, they recently entertained a crowd at “LuLu’s” in Gulf Shores, Alabama. “LuLu’s is an establishment owned by LuLu Buffet – Jimmy’s little sister. Phins are currently working on their second CD that is soon to be released and is titled “Welcome to the Beach”. We welcome Phins to Bonifest ’10!!

Paint the Earth will take the main stage Saturday evening from 7p.m. until 11p.m. at the Bonifest. PTE has been a St. Louis favorite for the past seventeen years. This group is a staple on the cover band circuit and is one of the hardest working bands in the St. Louis area. Paint the Earth was voted Best Cover Band in River Front Times, Best of St. Louis 2004 and in Spotlight magazine. They play modern rock, covers, and original music.

While we are excited about these two St. Louis bands, we are equally thrilled to be featuring local favorite bands. The band Joyride will be entertaining on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live music will also be featured by "Downstairs Band" on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to check out the rest of the site to see what Bonifest is all about including a full schedule of Bonifest events. You will not be disappointed!!!