Deerfield's Harvest Fest Returns In September

DEERFIELD, IL — Harvest Fest is back Sept. 17 on Park Avenue with fun community events for everyone.

The day begins from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Deerfield Farmers Market, featuring a touch-a-truck event, according to a news release. RC Juggles will also be at the market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. creating free, custom-made balloon art creations and filling Jewett Park with giant bubbles.

Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue Saturday afternoon for music, food and fun. Gates open at 4 p.m. for events including a live concert, food vendors, a beer tent and a bags tournament.

Harvest Fest will feature live music from Rosie and the Rivets (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.), followed by Maggie Speaks from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The annual bags tournament is back with online registration at dbrchamber.com. Food vendors will include Lucky Burger, Donut Jester, the Wild Roaster, Tamales Express, Judy’s Pizza, La Humita, Nothing Bundt Cakes, My Funnel Truck and Happy Lobster, according to the news release. Bring a chair and enjoy the show.

Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce. Sponsores include @ Properties, Parkway Bank, North Shore Gas, Cruise Planners and Elements Massage.