Homewood Fall Fest, Chili Cook-off Boasts Live Music, Vendors, Pets on Parade

HOMEWOOD, IL. - Village of Homewood officials proudly usher in the changing season with their yearly autumn festival set for next month.

The 16th Annual Homewood Fall Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 on Martin Avenue from Hickory to Ridge Road. Attendees will enjoy live music for all ages, including: kiddie-rocker, The Boogers; classic twang band, Blue Mud; HFHS grads group, Workout Music; and soul, Motown and R&B musicians, The Hemispheres.

Homewood’s “Top Chef” will be crowned at the event's Chili Cook-Off. An annual scarecrow decorating contest, enchanting horse-drawn wagon rides, an outdoor viewing of “Sing,” and food and beverage vendors will also be in tow.

“Homewood's Fall Fest is perfect for the entire community to come out and have a great time," Mayor Rich Hofeld said. "It's my favorite event. Every year, I’m amazed at our creative chefs that enter the Chili Cook-Off contest and the talented artists that decorate the scarecrows. This year’s music line-up has something for everyone for all ages and music tastes. And Homewood enjoyed having the Pets on Parade decorate the downtown area and is happy to help place these public art sculptures in their forever homes.”

Homewood Fall Fest is home each year to the auction of the public art “Pets on Parade" initiative, which benefits the South Suburban Humane Society. Additionally, the Homewood Science Center will be hosting a PopUp SCIENCE activity, “Ready, Set, Experiment!” on the festival grounds.

The festival is free and open to the public. It is located mere steps from the Metra Electric line, and ample free parking will be available. For more information visit, www.HomeSweetHomewood.com or call 708-798-3000.

Homewood Fall Fest Schedule of Events

• 11 a.m. - Judging Scarecrow Contest (Winner announced at noon)
• Noon - The Boogers
• Noon to 4 p.m. - Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
• 2 to 4 p.m. - Mr. D’s Magic Show
• 4 to 8 p.m. - “Pets on Parade” auction
• 4 to 6 p.m. - Pumpkin Patch Opens
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Blue Mud
• 4:30 to 6 p.m. - Workout Music
• 6 to 9 p.m. - Horse Drawn Wagon
• 7 to 10 p.m. - The Hemispheres
• Dusk to 9:30 p.m. - Movie showing of “Sing”

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