Brewfest Returns To Orland Park Saturday

ORLAND PARK, IL — Brewfest is back in Orland Park for 2021. The event will kick off on Saturday Sept. 18 from 6-10 p.m.

According to the village, this year’s event features offerings from local craft breweries, a full dinner spread and live entertainment. The Orland Park Brewfest will be held at the Public Works Building, located at 15655 S. Ravinia Avenue.

“We are looking forward to holding another great summer event for residents and guests of Orland Park,” said Mayor Keith Pekau. “This event is a great all-inclusive evening that is quickly becoming a favorite amongst residents and many from surrounding communities.”

Brewfest is sponsored by Mazda of Orland Park and includes numerous sampling stations with over 50 selections of ales from the following breweries:

• 2 Brothers
• Alter Brewing
• Brickstone
• Buckledown
• Burnt City
• Brewdog
• Deschutes
• DogFish Head
• FEW Spirits
• Finch
• Firestone Walker
• Flying Embers
• Haymarket Hickory Creek Brewing
• Hop Valley
• Jolly Pumpkin
• Miskatonic
• Moody Tongue
• MyGrain
• New Holland
• Revolution
• Skeptic Spirits
• Spiteful Brewing
• Tangled Roots
• Toppling Goliath
• Virtue Cider

“Our event is unique in that everything is included,” said Ray Piattoni, Director of Recreation and Parks. “Ticket holders will have no extra charges for food, drinks or entertainment as they may incur at similar events of this kind.

According to the village, tickets are limited and available in advance at www.universe.com/brewfest21. The cost is $50 per ticket in advance/$55 at the door and includes 20 beer tastings, full dinner, dessert and a souvenir glass. Designated driver tickets are $20 each and include a full dinner, dessert, souvenir glass and non-alcoholic beverages, the village states.

Live entertainment will be provided by the Kevin Presbrey Band featuring original songs as well as cover songs by Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Zak Brown Band, Lumineers, Rolling Stones, Bob Marley and others, according to the village.

Attendees are encouraged to utilize a designated driver or a car service to travel to and from the event. For more information, contact the Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department at (708)403-5000.