Fun To Be Had At Palos Hills 2021 Friendship Fest

PALOS HILLS, IL --The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is making up for last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic by pulling out all the stops for Palos Hills Friendship Fest 2021. The festival runs four fabulous days from July 8 through July 11 at 107th Street and 88th Avenue. Admission and parking are free.

Palos Hills Friendship Fest offers wholesome family entertainment, featuring a classic car show, petting zoo, pony rides, arts and craft vendors, rides and more. Fest goers will also find an assortment of draft and craft beers and wine in the beer tent, along with live music all four days of the fest. The fest culminates with a giant fireworks display at dusk on Sunday, July 11.

Mega passes are available for just $40 until noon Thursday, July 8 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. After the deadline the cost is $50 at the fest. The mega passes are good for rides all four days. Arm bands will also be available for rides for $20 per person, good only from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11; and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13.

A two-hour block of time has also been set aside from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 9, for adults and children with physical or mental challenges. The lights, bells and music will be turned off for a much calmer experience.

The city is still monitoring guidance from the State regarding assembling large crowds during COVID-19. For periodic updates about the status of Friendship Fest call 708-430-4500.

Thursday, July 8, 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Wilson Family Carnival - 6-10:30 p.m. ($20 armbands good from 6 to 10 p.m.)
Food Court opens at 6 p.m.
Free face painting by Paint on Me Inc. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
BINGO, 7-10 p.m.
Music Line-Up - Beer Garden
One of These Nights (Eagles tribute band), 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday, July 9, 6 p.m. to midnight

Special Needs Time, 3 to 5 p.m. Friendship Fest will have a designated time for adults and children with physical and/or mental challenges to come to the carnival this year, when the noise will be less and crowds decreased. For more information, call 708-430-4500.

Wilson Family Carnival, 6-11:30 p.m. Opens to the public.
Food Court Opens at 6 p.m.
BINGO. 7-10 p.m.
Music Line-Up - Beer Garden
The Chicago Experience (Chicago tribute band), 6 to 8:15 p.m.
Infinity (classic rock to current), 9 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 10, noon to midnight

Wilson Family Carnival, noon-11:30 p.m. ($20 armbands good from noon to 4 p.m.)
Food Court opens at noon.
Arts & Crafts Vendors, noon to 8 p.m.
Palos Hills Horsemen Association, 1 to 4 p.m.
Free pony rides and petting zoo, 1 to 5 p.m.
BINGO 7-10 p.m.
Kids' Entertainment: Cold-Blooded Creatures, 6 to 7 p.m.
Music line-up - Beer Garden
The Ron Burgundy’s (70s) - 6 to 8:15 p.m.
American English (Beatles tribute), 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.,.

Sunday, July 11, 1 to 10:30 p.m.

Wilson Family Carnival - 1-10:30 p.m.
Food Court Opens at noon
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Palos Hills Horsemen Association, noon-4 p.m.
Palos Hills Horsemen Association, 1 to 4 p.m.
Free Pony Rides & Petting Zoo, 1 - 5 p.m.
BINGO 7-10 p.m.
Kids’ Entertainment, JG Reptile Show, 6 to 7 p.m.
Music line-up, Beer Garden:
CK and The Gray Band (popular), 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Covelicious (pop/rock), 7 p.m.
Fireworks, dusk

Also on July 11

Double K Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration $25.