Cantigny Fall Festival
Parade Field
Sunday, October 13: 10 am – 9 pm
For the second year in a row, our fall festival will be an entire weekend! The fun begins Friday night, October 11, from 4 – 11 pm with live music on the Cantigny parade field! Cozy up on the Adirondacks around a firepit or play lawn games. We’ll do it again on Saturday night after a fun day featuring over 50 craft vendors, hayrides ($1/person), petting zoo ($1/person, $1/cup of food), live music and entertainment, kids’ craft ($5/ceramic pumpkin), and pumpkin ($5/ea) and plant sales. Our three-day festival concludes at 4 pm on Sunday with another full day of colorful, seasonal fun for the whole family.
Sunday Highlights
Biergarten: 10 am – 9 pm
The Fall Fest Biergarten features live entertainment throughout the weekend, seasonal favorite foods, and a top-notch selection of seasonal and craft beers.
With smoked sausages, pierogies, pretzels and more, the whole family will certainly find something delicious in the Biergarten.
Live Music Schedule
10:30 am – 12 pm: Guy Meets Girl – Main Stage
11 – 11:45 am: Scribblemonster – Kids Stage
12:30 – 2:30 pm: Guy Meets Girl – Main Stage
1 – 1:45 pm: Scribblemonster – Kids Stage
3 – 4:15 pm: Guy Meets Girl – Main Stage
3 – 3:45: Scribblemonster – Kids Stage
5:30 – 8: Beyond the Blonde – Main Stage
Guy Meets Girl
Cody & Alyssa are a dynamic duo touring the U.S., sharing original music that celebrates life’s challenges and joys. They find solace in songwriting and adventure, aiming to inspire others along the way.
Beyond the Blonde
BTB is the Midwest’s only tribute to P!NK, Gwen Stefani, and Lady Gaga. The band showcases the energy and songs of the multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning stars with other fierce female artists of pop and rock.
Family Fun & Crafts: 10 am – 4 pm
Family Fun & Crafts: 10 am – 4 pm- 100 Craft vendors
- Petting Zoo (fees apply)
- Hay Rides (fees apply)
- Plant Sales
- Craft (fees apply)
- Inflatables
Walking Tours
Walking ToursJoin Horticulture staff for a walk around Cantigny’s grounds, focusing on our mum displays. Tours will depart from the back of the Visitors Center at 11 am, 12:30, 2, and 3:15 pm. The walks are expected to last no more than 60 minutes, but feel free to join or leave at any point along the way!
