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Ignite the Courage is a non-profit, 501(c)3 charity created and run by Bartlett firefighters.

Ignite the Courage was created by Bartlett firefighters to provide resources and inspiration for our neighbors within the community. We do not focus on one disease but rather any disease, ailment or significant tragedy that an individual or family may face. As firefighters, we see firsthand the struggles people face throughout their lives. We understand that these struggles can weigh heavy on the

people that endure them. We want to be there to help encourage everyone to keep fighting, don't lose hope and never give up.

08/16/2026

Only 51 more weeks to go...

Smoke & Irons Music Fest
August 13-14, 2027

📷 Alyson Keen Photos

08/13/2026

We want to hear from you! The planning for next year's fest starts now and we want your opinion on what you would like to see at Smoke & Irons in 2027.

- What bands would you like to see return? What new bands should we consider bringing to the fest?

- What food trucks were your favorite? Do you have a favorite(s) that we should invite? What other food/drink options should we offer?

- Please provide any feedback or suggestions you may have to improve the experience at the fest.

📷 Alyson Keen Photos

08/09/2026

Simply incredible. What a weekend. We hope everyone had a blast!

Big thanks to all of our volunteers! There’s no way we could do this event without the amazing amount of help we get from all of you. Thank you!

The artists that came out this weekend were on another level. Thank you for putting on one heck of a show!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the fest this weekend! We appreciate your support!

📷 Alyson Keen Photos

08/08/2026

Well, that was fun...who's ready for round 2?

We've got another beautiful day, the beer is colder and a full day of some absolutely sick music.

Come early and a get a good stretch in with 180 Red Fit at 11 am before you toss a few back.

Pollyanna Brewing Company will be serving Optimist exclusive variants in the tasting tent 12 pm - 4 pm.

Alyson Keen Photos on point with the photos as always!

This lineup today is stacked. Get ready.

The Band Feel
Ben Chapman
Jive Mother Mary
Andy Thomas
Matt Keen
The Evan Stock Band

Wooooo! 🤘

08/07/2026

Beautiful day. Cold beer. Killer lineup.

Let's freaking go.

Party starts 4 pm

Rob Leines
Sam Morrow
The Filthy Heathens
Eli Howard & The Greater Good

Smoke & Irons Music Fest
Apple Orchard Park
620 W. Stearns Rd, Bartlett

08/06/2026

The time has come...🤘🔥

Joe Stamm Band & South City Revival kickoff the Smoke & Irons Music Fest tonight at Pollyanna Brewing Company!

See the daily schedule, parking and layout for this weekend. Gates open 30 minutes early each day.

Full lineup of food trucks featuring some best in the area:
Nick's Pizza Truck
Culinary Gangster Glenview
Duke's Blues N BBQ
Aztec Dave's Cantina & Food Truck
Cousins Maine Lobster
Kori's Koop
D's Treats & Ice Cream
La Humita On Wheels

Get there early on Saturday for 180 Red Fit Stretch Break for a Cause. Starts at 11 am. Sign up today - $15 includes admission to the fest, 45 minute stretch session and one beer.

And follow that up with some Pollyanna Brewing Company Optimist Exclusive Variants 12 pm - 4 pm.

Let's go!!

08/05/2026

Thank you to our top sponsors of the Smoke & Irons Music Fest!

Diamond:
Bartlett Professional Firefighters Association Local 3982
Village of Bartlett - Illinois
Mark Your Space, Inc.
180 Red Fit
Pollyanna Brewing Company
Giovanni Rana USA

Platinum:
Streamwood Professional Firefighters Local 3022
Midwest Restoration Services
Platinum Converting
Sebert Landscape
Bartlett Park District
Holman HQ

Gold:
Vulcan Materials Company
Fairway Golf Cars
Affordable Party Tent Rentals

Beer & Spirit Tasting:
Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling
More Brewing Co.
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

Kickoff Party:
Advantage Trailer
Athletico Physical Therapy
Nick's Pizza Truck

08/04/2026

🔥Artist Spotlight🔥

There's going to be no easing into it on Saturday with The Evan Stock Band starting off the day!! Be prepared to be blown away 🤘🎸

The Evan Stock Band is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa- based power trio founded in 2011. Fronted by Evan Stock on guitar and vocals, with Stephen Langfels on bass and Drake Wilson on drums, the band blends powerful blues with psychedelic rock, delivering classic, guitar-forward sounds.

08/03/2026

Pollyanna has proudly been the Beer & Seltzer sponsor of Smoke & Irons since its first year, and they're stepping in again as the Diamond Sponsor — meaning every beer, seltzer, and vodka lemonade poured at the fest is Pollyanna. No macros. No exceptions.

This year, Pollyanna Brewing Company will be bringing the full experience of their Optimist Society to the fest! There will be an expanded tap selection, more seltzers, several beer & spirit tastings, exclusive variant releases from 12 pm - 4 pm on Saturday, and a special mid-year Optimist Society sign up opportunity that will get you and a guest free admission to the fest!

We can’t wait to see you there, show off what the Optimist Society can do, and make this year’s Smoke & Irons the best one yet.

Cheers!

08/02/2026

Want to win some cash? 💰

Sign up now for the Smoke & Irons Bags Tournament hosted by Streamwood Professional Firefighters Local 3022!

Register now on Scoreholio.
$50 per team

Saturday, August 8th at 2 pm
Team check-in at 1:30 pm

$300 1st place guarantee

House bags will be used. No outside bags.
Double elimination/ Best of 3

Located at:
Smoke & Irons Music Fest
Apple Orchard Park
620 W. Stearns Rd, Bartlett, IL

Address

234 N. Oak Avenue
Bartlett, IL
60103

Telephone

+12243854572

Website

https://ignitethecourage.org/

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