Lincolnwood Fest 2022 Kicks Off With New Features, Guidelines

LINCOLNWOOD, IL — Lincolnwood Fest, the village's signature summer festival, begins Thursday and runs through Sunday at Henry Proesel Park.

Carnival rides, free live entertainment and the classic car show return for the 2022 edition of the family-friendly four-day festival.

New additions this year include an arts and craft fair and a family fun tent, which will both be open on Saturday and Sunday.

Carnival rides at the park will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

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The classic car show, an annual favorite, is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.

The festival's beer and wine garden will be open Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m., Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and remain open each day through the last band's performance, according to organizers.

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Festival organizers have also implemented new safety guidelines this year. The festival will be enclosed by fencing, with entrances and exits located on the east and west sides of Proesel Park.

"The Village asks for everyone’s cooperation in regard to these new security measures so a safe environment is in place to fully enjoy the festival experience," staff announced.

Organizers discouraged attendees from bring backpacks and larger handbags, which will be subject to search by private security personnel. No weapons of any kind will be permitted inside the festival grounds.

Parking is prohibited at Village Hall parking lots or in the circular drive in front of village hall, but vacant spaces that are not marked for handicapped use are available for festival attendees, as long as drivers do not block sidewalks or driveways, according to village staff.

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Lincolnwood Fest 2022 Music Schedule

Thursday, July 28

5:30 – 6:30 P.M. The Long Goodbye
7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Vince Amore
8:30 – 9:30 P.M. In The Stix

Friday, July 29

5:30 – 6:30 P.M. Gwendolyn Loyd & Mia Cejovic
7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Run Forest Run
9:00 – 10:30 P.M. Breakfast Club

Saturday, July 30

4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sam Fazio Quartet
5:30 – 6:30 P.M. Tom Holland & The Shuffle Kings
7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Neverly Brothers
9:00 – 10:30 P.M. Chicago Latin Groove

Sunday, July 31

3:00 – 4:00 P.M. School of Rock
4:30 -5:30 P.M. Rosie & The Rivets
6:00 – 7:30 P.M. Infinity
8:00 – 9:30 P.M. 7th Heaven