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Autumn In The Park Festival 2023 Free Entry / Free Parking 8901 W. 123rd St. ~ On The Village Green
Friday, September 15th ~ 6:00 - 11:00pm
Saturday, September 16th ~ Parade at 11:00 am
Autumn in The Park Festival 11:30 am to 11:00 pm
Children 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, we will not have a BBQ contest this year due to the lack of competitors. There are plenty of food options available for purchase ~ including ribs!
Note: Festival Grounds will be under video surveillance.
Be sure to check back periodically for updates on our 2023 Autumn in the Park Festival!
Schedule of Events
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 82nd Avenue on 123rd Street in Palos Park and travels westbound to 90th Avenue ending near the festival grounds.
87TH TO 88TH AVE NO SIRENS, NO HORNS NO LOUD NOISES
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
THANK YOU 2023 AUTUMN IN THE PARK SPONSORS!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Baxter & Woodman
Brackenbox, Inc.
Core and Main
Flow Technics Inc.
HR Green, Inc.
Nicor Gas
Palos Community Church
Palos Park Woman's Club
The Weglarz Family
In Kind Sponsors
1st AYD Corporation • A-Auto Truck Service • Altorfer CAT • Cog Hill Country Club • Manhattan Emergency Management • Republic Services • Sunset Water & Sewer
Autumn in the Park Sponsorship Opportunities
We are asking for your support of this superb community event. Past sponsors received a variety of publicity using their name and/or logo viewed by thousands who visit the Village website, connect with social media, and local newspapers. Find out what different Autumn In the Park sponsor opportunities exist!