Friday, September 15, 2023

• 6:00 pm – Grounds Open
• 6:00 pm – NAWS Animal Rescue will be onsite 
• 6:00 to 10:30 pm – Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits $
• 6:00 to 10:30 pm – Sports Cave – Gazebo
• 7:30 to 10:30 pm – Musical Entertainment –Hairbangers Ball – Main Stage
• 11:00 pm – Grounds Close 

Saturday, September 16, 2023

• 11:00 am – Parade Begins 
• 11:30 am – Grounds Open
• Noon to 5:00 pm – Face Painting, Balloons, Bouncy Houses and Kids Crafts  provided by McCord Gallery, Palos Park Library, and Palos Fine Arts
• Noon to 10:30 – College Football – On the big screen – Gazebo Sports Cave
• Noon to 10:30 pm – Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits
• Noon to 1:00 pm – Amazing Bob – Roaming Magician
• 12:15 to 3:00 pm –  Community Demonstrations – Kids Area
  • 12:15 – 12:45 pm – Do Good Movement Youth Yoga
  • 1:00 – 1:30 pm – Mystic Warrior Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do Demo
  • 1:45 – 2:15 pm – Fencing Demonstration by Zoya Zackavec
  • 2:30 – 3:00 pm – Recreation Skills Challenge by the Rec. and Parks Dept.
• Noon to 3:30 pm  –  The Children’s Petting Farm – hosted by The Center of Palos Park
• Noon to 6:00 pm  –  Artisan Vendors
• 12:30 – 1:45 pm – House of Music – Band Showcases – Main Stage
• 1:00 pm  – Adult Bags Tournament – (Registration on-site staring at noon) $
• 2:30 to 3:00 pm – The Reta Wegele Beautification Awards presentation
• 3:00 to 6:00 pm – Musical Entertainment – Five Guys Named Moe – Main Stage
• 7:30 to 10:30 pm – Musical Entertainment –  Mike and Joe  – Main Stage
• 11:00 pm – Grounds Close

Saturday Parade Information

Beginning at 11 am, the parade kicks off with bands, floats, civic groups, fire and police vehicles, horses, dogs, walkers, riders and community for this wonderful tradition. The parade kicks off at 82^nd Avenue on 123^rd Street in Palos Park and travels westbound to 90^thAvenue ending near the festival grounds. 

Free Trolley/Shuttle Bus and Parking

Free Festival parking can be located at:

• Palos Park Presbyterian Church – 12312 S. 88th Avenue 
• The Village Courtyard – 8301 W 123rd Street [Handicap parking and accessibility]
• Metra Parking lot – 12100-12114 South 82nd Avenue

Trolley/Shuttle Bus Service – Pick up/Drop Off Locations: 

• Palos Park Metra Lot
• Front of Recreation Center
• Village Courtyard 

Shuttle Hours: 

• Friday 6:30 – 11:00 pm
• Saturday Noon – 11:00 pm

Kids Area and Activities

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Noon to 3:00 pm – Community Demonstrations (See schedule of events)

Noon to 12:30 – Amazing Bob – Roaming magician

Noon to 3:30 pm  – Children’s Petting Farm – hosted by The Center of Palos Park

Noon to 5:00 pm  – Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Playground & Tot Town

Noon to 5:00 pm  – Children’s Crafts (McCord Gallery, Palos Park Library and Palos Fine Arts)

Live Music

Friday, September 15, 2023

• Hairbangers Ball on the Main Stage

Saturday, September 16,2023

• 3:00 to 6:00 pm – Five Guys Named Moe on the Main Stage
• 7:30 to 10:30 pm –  Mike and Joe  on the Main Stage

Food Vendors

• Frangella’s Italian Market
• The Original Plush Horse
• Robinsons Ribs
• Zacarelli’s 
• Doughs Guys Bakery
• The Original Shrimp House
• Durbin’s Pizza
• Boba Heaven
• Lions Club – corn on the cob
• Palos Park Woman’s Club 

2023 Community Partners

• Palos Fire Protection District – First Aid
• Palos Park Police Department
• CERT
• Honor Flight Chicago
• McCord Gallery
• Palos Park Library
• Palos Community Church
• Palos Fine Arts
• The Center Palos Park
• Palos Area Chamber of Commerce
• Palos Park Pedalers
• Forest Preserves of Cook County
• Palos Historical Society

Artisans

• Fabulous Fleece & More/Dress My Goose – fleece blankets & pillows, goose outfits
• Adara Selene Creations – jewelry, t-shirts, home décor, and more 
• Trinketara – handmade jewelry
• Regarding Rainey – jewelry, dog toys and leashes
• Saboona Soap – handcrafted soaps and make-your-own magnets
• Dirienzo Designs – crocheted and knitted items for all ages
• Aubrey’s Attic – stainless steel/glass tumblers, keychains and pens, epoxy resin art
• Jump Start Novelties – light up novelties
• Kathy’s Doll Kreations – doll clothes and accessories
• Windrose Designs – original art, mixed media art, stickers, gifts and more