Village of Bloomingdale

Septemberfest is a unique event as it honors Bloomingdale's past, present and future. The best demonstration of our commitment to the future is the Bloomingdale Scholarship Competition. Started in 1987 with a single award of $400.00 to a young Bloomingdale resident, the program has grown to six and eight scholarships per year. It is open to both young men and women between the ages of 16 and 20 who are residents of incorporated Bloomingdale. This is a way for you, as a business, to show that these young adults are important and deserve support. Donations to the Joe Draghi Scholarship Fund would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for considering this request.

The Septemberfest Committee plans and organizes the autumn Septemberfest one-day event held in the Village's historic Old Town area. It includes entertainment, food, a car show, craft booths and a scholarship contest for local youth. Funding for the scholarship contest comes from vendor booth fees and sponsorships. The event is held annually the weekend after Labor Day and provides local not-for-profit organizations a fund-raising opportunity.