Fall Fest
Parade Field
Saturday & Sunday, September 27-28, 10 am – 6 pm
Parking: $21 per car
Celebrate the season with us at Cantigny’s Annual Fall Festival on September 27 & 28! This family-friendly weekend features a vibrant Fall Market, live music, guided garden tours, and a variety of food trucks offering tasty bites. Kids can enjoy hands-on crafts, bounce houses, and a delightful petting zoo, creating memories for all ages.
Live Music
Vital Signs with DJ Em, 12 – 2 pm, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Attractions
- Garden Tours (Meet your guide in the Visitors Center): Wander through stunning autumn gardens and enjoy picture-perfect moments. 10:30, 11:30, 2:15, and 3:15
- Petting Zoo: Meet friendly farm animals. ($1person, $1/cup of food) 10 am – 4 pm
- Paint-a-Pumpkin: Create a festive pumpkin to take home as a keepsake. ($7/pumpkin) 10 am – 4 pm
- Hayrides: Take in the crisp fall air and colorful scenery on a classic hayride. ($1/person) 10 am – 4 pm
- Bounce Houses: A kid-favorite for endless laughter and play. 10 am – 4 pm
- 65 Local Vendors: Shop unique crafts, seasonal décor, and tasty treats. 10 am – 4 pm
- Plant Sales: Find the perfect greenery or fall plant to brighten your home or garden. 10 am – 4 pm
- McCormick House Open House: Step inside a historic mansion and experience its timeless charm. 10 am – 4 pm
- So Ready For Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope: Explore the wit, humor, and history of an American icon at the First Division Museum
($) – Additional purchase, tokens required (no returns)
Concessions
Beer Wagon: Sip on refreshing brews while soaking in the festival atmosphere.
Food Trucks (11 am – 5 pm): Savor delicious bites from local favorites.
- Hippie Gourmet Grilled Cheese
- Kissed by Fire BBQ & Pizza
- Fiesta Taco
