Ride On and Rock Out at the 16th annual Fall Fest, September 12-14

Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ favorite family-friendly festival, is back for the sixteenth year, with food, music, fun, games, and dozens of activities. Lake Park, at 2200 Lee Street, will once again be transformed into a lakefront wonderland where kids of all ages can enjoy rides at the carnival, climb the rock wall, feed the animals in the petting zoo, chow down on corn dogs and feast on funnel cakes, and enjoy a variety of 10 great bands.

The popular event, which was created for the community by the Des Plaines Park District, the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Des Plaines History Center, takes place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 12–14, with free admission, free parking, and free concerts every day. Fall Fest is once again generously presented by Rivers Casino and sponsored by many area businesses that will be on site throughout the weekend.

Fall Fest features a full carnival presented by Fantasy Amusement with dozens of rides and games. The KidZone! is where you’ll find the rock-climbing wall, the petting zoo, face painting, and interactive activities that are perfect for parents & tots. At the Des Plaines History Center Exhibit Tent, you may talk to costumed historical reenactors, and see the history of Des Plaines unfold in displays.

Local and area restaurants showcase their delicious festival foods and beverages. This year, some tasty specialties from Blackhawk BBQ, Charcoal Delights, Mexico Restaurant, Midwest Citrus Smashers, RS Concessions, and more! Families can relax and eat in the dining tent, and adults may enjoy a selection of refreshing beverages just steps away from the Main Entertainment Stage.

Kids and families are the focus of Fall Fest. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5pm there are unlimited carnival rides for $30 per person, per day. KidZone! is open Saturday and Sunday until 6:00pm. On Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Lakeview Center on Howard Avenue there’s a custom car show!

Opening Friday night at 6:30pm is Libido Funk Circus rocking disco hits, and headlining at 9:00, party to local favorites Too Hype Crew, who bring their high energy hip hop show to the Main Stage.

On Saturday, see Chicago’s premiere salsa band, Latin Swing Factor at noon and enjoy country music by the talented MacKenzie O’Brien Band at 2:00pm; Blooze Brothers performing your favorite rhythm and blues and soul classics at 4:00pm, and Are You Ready For It, A Taylor Swift Experience performs all of your Taylor favorites at 6:30pm. Sixteen Candles headlines at 9:00pm with your favorite 80’s music and energetic stage show.

Generations performs all of your favorite rock n roll at noon on Sunday, followed by Beyond the Blonde, Chicago’s tribute to Pink, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga at 2:15pm. Don’t miss popular local rockers Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press is sure to entertain as our headliner at 5:00pm to close out the entertainment for this year.

Bring the whole family to beautiful Lake Park and enjoy every day of this great annual festival. Visit our website www.FallFestDesPlaines.com for all the info.

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