Palos Park Set for Autumn in the Park Festival

PALOS PARK, IL — Palos Park will celebrate the start of fall with its annual Autumn in the Park festival, set for Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17.

The fun kicks off Friday, Sept, 16 with an evening of music, food, and fun for all ages on the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St. The festival grounds will open at 5 p.m. and The Mix will be performing from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. recreating old classics to current hits. Looking for something to eat or drink? Choose from 12 local food vendors in the food court and a variety of beer, wine, and spirits. The Village Green will be rocking throughout the evening to 7th Heaven from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept.17, the parade will kick off at 11 a.m. and the festival grounds open at 11:30 a.m. This year’s festival has been enhanced and expanded to include more food, fun, and entertainment for all ages.

Chili Cook-off/Tasting, BBQ Rib Cook-off/Tasting, BBQ Chicken Cook-off, Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Bungee Trampoline, Dunk Tank, Food Vendors, Beer & Wine Tent, College Football televised, Artisan Colony, Interactive DJ, new this year; Apple Pie Contest/Public Tasting, Free Parking and Free Trolley/Shuttle. Listen to the premier high-energy harmonica driven Chicago blues band, Cadillac Dave and his Chicago Red Hots on the Main Stage from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Then, as the headline act of the festival, mostly playing perfectly selected hits from the 80’s, Hi Infidelity will bring down the house from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Visit www.autumnintheparkfestival.org for more information on this two day festival or call 708-671-3700.

Photo Provided by Village of Palos Park