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2021 Autumn In The Park Festival
Friday, September 17, 2021/ 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 18, 2021 / 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Schedule
Friday, September 17, 2021
- 6:00 p.m. - Grounds Open
- 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits
- 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Musical Entertainment - Libido Funk Circus
Saturday, September 19, 2021
- 11:00 a.m. - Parade Begins
- 11:30 a.m. - Grounds Open
- Noon to 10:00 p.m. -College Football - On the big screen
- Noon to 10:30 p.m. - Food Vendors, Beer, Wine and Spirits
- Noon to 3:30 p.m. - Petting Zoo
- Noon to 6:00 p.m. - Artisan Vendors - Demonstrations and Sales
- 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Musical Entertainment - Big Dog Mercer
- 4:30 p.m. - BBQ Rib - Public Tasting
- 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Musical Entertainment - Mike and Joe
- 11:00 p.m. - Grounds Close
The Parade
Beginning at 11 a.m., 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.
Parade application can be found here
Amateur BBQ Competition - Chicken and Ribs
On Saturday, September 18 you have the opportunity to put you BBQ skills to the test in this Amateur BBQ Rib and Chicken Cook-off Competition. Contestant will prepare and cook 10 Rib Slabs (provided) and chicken (cooks bring their own) on-site. Grilling beings at 9:00 am, turn-in for judging at 3:30 pm for chicken and 4:30 pm for ribs. At 4:35 pm the grilling area is open for public tasting or ribs where you can also win the People’s Choice Award.
Interested in Becoming a Contestant?
- Application, rules, procedures and waiver forms can be viewed in the "Contestant Application" found below
- Completed application & fee must be received no later than September 10, 2021
Entrance Fee
Now thru Friday, August 27,2021 - $75 (Rib only)
Late entry begins Monday, August 30 thru Friday, September 10th - $85
**Optional Chicken for Judging add $10 to above pricing**
Schedule
7:30 am - 9:00 am - BBQ contestant set up, and inspection of contestants chicken
9:00 am - Cooks meeting - Rib meat distributed promptly following meeting.
3:30 PM - Chicken Turn In
4:30 PM - Rib Turn In for Judging
4:35 PM - Public Rib Tasting Begins
6:30 PM - BBQ Awards Announced
2021 Amateur Bar-B-Que Cook-off Application Packet
Live Music
Friday, September 17, 2021
Saturday, September 18,2021
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!