About this episode

The episode covers the first-ever Whiskey Fest at The Forge and features an interview with Jeremie Bacon about upcoming events in Lemont.

Experience the first-ever Whiskey Fest at The Forge as distilleries from Illinois and beyond show off their creations. Plus, sit down with Jeremie Bacon for a rundown on what is new and coming soon to The Forge as Lemont’s summer is just heating up! Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can’t wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems. 🔗 Discover Lemont Downtown Website: www.lemontdowntown.com Podcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked Instagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntown Facebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntown Email & SMS: Subscribe here 🎉 Explore our Signature Events Calendar www.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Lanuti, Tess Abbasi

Guest: Jeremie Bacon

Topics covered

• whiskey festival
• local distilleries
• community events
• summer activities
• Lemont culture

Keywords

• Whiskey Fest
• distilleries
• Lemont
• The Forge
• summer events
• local businesses
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Forge, Lemont Downtown

Places: Lemont, Illinois, Chicago

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