Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival 2025: Know Before You Go

OAK LAWN, IL – Fall is in the air when Oak Lawn's annual Fall Music Festival returns to the Village Green at 95th and Cook. Running from Friday, Sept. 5, through Sunday, Sept. 7, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The fest offers three days of the Chicago area’s most popular bands, including local favorites and some bands new to Oak Lawn, playing on three stages.

Come out and enjoy live performances all weekend long — from country to Motown, ‘80s hits to Taylor Swift tributes, great food, caricature artists, tattoo artists, strolling magicians, jugglers, psychics, and more.

Food by: Paisans Pizzeria, Birdies Sports Bar & Grill, Palermo’s 95th, The Black Oak, Lucky Burrito, Alos Tacos, Nothing Bundt Cake, and La Michoacana Premium.

“Our Fall Festival is one of Oak Lawn’s most cherished traditions, and we’re proud to see it grow year after year,” Oak Lawn Mayor Terry Vorderer said. “This year’s attractions and expanded entertainment lineup reflect our commitment to creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike. We invite everyone to come out, enjoy the music, and celebrate the spirit of our community.”

Attendees must be at least 21 years old or, if under 21, must be accompanied by an adult.

Details

Festival Hours

• Friday, Sept. 5: 6 p.m. to midnight (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, Sept. 6: Noon to midnight (gates open at 11:30 a.m.)
• Sunday, Sept. 7: 2 to 8 p.m. (gates open at 1:30 p.m.)

Food: Satisfy your cravings with delicious offerings from local and nearby food vendors including hometown favorites: Lucky Burrito, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Palermo's, Paisans, Rita's Italian Ice, Peppo's, Nicky V's, and Genoa's Italian Concession.

Beverages: Stop by Lakeshore Beverage Beer Tent for your favorite domestic, microbrews and wine. Watch the games on the big screen TV and enjoy live music.

Parking/Shuttle:

Free parking is available at the Oak Lawn Patriot-Metra Station parking tower, 95th Street and Museum Drive. A free shuttle bus courtesy of the Village of Oak Lawn will leave every quarter hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Board the bus next to the train station parking tower.

Live Music Across Three Stages (Main Stage, Gazebo Stage, and Tent Stage):

Friday, Sept. 5:

6 p.m. – Serenity Now! (Green Gazebo)
6 p.m. – Mix Tape Junkies (Tent Stage)
8 p.m. – The Boy Band Night (Main Stage)
10 p.m. – The Walk-Ins (Tent Stage)

Saturday, Sept. 6:

Noon – Junior Varsity Blues (Green Gazebo)
2 p.m. – Sparks Fly-T Swift Experience (Green Gazebo)
2 p.m. – The Chancey Brothers (Tent Stage)
4 p.m. – Hillbilly Rockstarz (Main Stage)
6 p.m. – Second Hand News (Green Gazebo)
6 p.m. - Grungeworthy (Tent Stage)
8 p.m. – The 1985 (Main Stage)
10 p.m. – Coax and Folks (Tent Stage)

Sunday, Sept. 7:

2 p.m. – The Country Night (Main Stage)
4 p.m. – Black Angus (Green Gazebo)
4 p.m. – The Prissillas (Tent Stage)
6 p.m. – Motown Nation (Main Stage)