HomerFest 2026: What To Know

HOMER GLEN, IL — Homer Glen's annual community festival, HomerFest, kicks off Thursday.

The fest offers activities Thursday through Sunday, bringing food trucks, a carnival, live entertainment, a drone show, fireworks and more to Heritage Park in Homer Glen. The fest is free admission and free parking.

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Here's a look at what to expect:

HomerFest is open from 3 p.m. to midnight on Thursday; 4:30 p.m. to midnight on Friday; noon to midnight on Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

The carnival is cash only and unlimited ride passes are offered for $65 pre-sale or $75 at the carnival.

The Family Tent will offer a variety of activities throughout the fest, including:

• 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, a magic show
• 4:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Elite Dance performance
• 1 p.m. on Saturday, martial arts performance
• 3 to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, balloon show
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Crosstown Exotics animal exhibit

Lastly, live entertainment will be held all four days of the fest. Here's a look at the schedule:

Thursday

• 3 to 7 p.m., DJ
• 7 to 9 p.m., Eleven
• 9 to 9:30 p.m., fireworks
• 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., Maggie Speaks

Friday

• 4:30 to 5 p.m., DJ
• 5 to 6:30 p.m., Woulda Coulda Shoulda
• 7 to 9 p.m., Hoodwinked
• 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., ARRA

Saturday

• 12 to 2 p.m., DJ
• 2 to 4 p.m., The Good Stuff
• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Funk'd Up
• 7 to 9 p.m., Lounge Puppets
• 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., Hi Infidelity

Sunday

• 12 to 2 p.m., Veterans celebration
• 2 to 4 p.m., Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones
• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., SnapShot
• 7 to 9 p.m., Tim Gleason Band