The Cantigny Fall Festival, one of the park’s most popular annual events, is expanding this year, adding Friday and Saturday night food and entertainment, plus a second full day of outdoor family fun.
Formerly a one-day event, Cantigny’s signature Autumn celebration will span a full weekend, October 13-15.
Friday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cantigny Biergarten Opens!
German food, eight beers on tap, and live music by Howl2Go under the big tent. A DJ will spin tunes before and after the featured entertainment. Outside, enjoy lawn games or pull up an Adirondack and relax around the fire pits. Limited edition 25-oz. souvenir beer stein available while supplies last. Pre-purchase online at Cantigny.org and skip the lines.
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Family Fun, through 4 p.m., inflatables for all ages, petting zoo, Hayrides, and kids’ craft
- Craft fair with 100+ vendors
- Purchase plants and pumpkins
Entertainment:
- 10 am to noon: Stilt walker
- 10 am to noon: Live music by Jimmy’s Bavarians
- Noon to 1 p.m.: Kids concert by Jeannie B!
- 12:35 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.: Comedy juggling and variety show
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Live music by Jimmy’s Bavarians
- 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Big bubble making
- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Howl2Go
Cantigny Biergarten: Hearty food and drink served in the spirit of Oktoberfest! Music under the tent begins at 4 pm.
Cantigny Gardens: See the colorful fall displays featuring mums and other seasonal plantings
Sunday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Family Fun, through 4 p.m., inflatables for all ages, petting zoo, Hayrides, and kids’ craft
- Craft fair with 100+ vendors
- Purchase plants and pumpkins
Entertainment:
- 10 am to noon: Live music by Jimmy’s Bavarians
- Noon to 1 pm: Kids concert by ScribbleMonster
- 1 to 4 pm: Live music by Jimmy’s Bavarians
Cantigny Biergarten: Hearty food and drink served in the spirit of Oktoberfest!
Cantigny Gardens: See the colorful fall displays featuring mums and other seasonal plantings
Fall Festival admission is $15 per car each day and may be purchased in advance at Cantigny.org. Additional details about the festival, including beer and food menus, are posted on the website.
—Cantigny Park