Arts & Entertainment
RidgeFest Is Back Featuring Bands, Beer, Big Rides, Fireworks
RidgeFest 2021 continues July 24 and July 25 featuring live music, good eats, a merchant lane, super family fun and musical fireworks.
CHICAGO RIDGE, IL — Yes, RidgeFest is back in 2021. Although a shortened version of the event voted Southtown’s “Best Neighborhood Festival” in 2016 and 2019, the Village of Chicago Ridge has quickly organized its famous festival after much contemplation, which falls on July 24 and July 25.
RidgeFest 2021 will be held on the grounds of Freedom Park at Birmingham and Oak. Featuring bands, food, beer, rides, family entertainment, musical fireworks and a merchant lane carrying everything from handcrafted items to light-up toys, it's easy to see why Southsiders flock to RidgeFest year after year. We missed it last year.
Pick up a few baubles or a handcrafted item at Merchant Lane or head over to Restaurant Row, featuring Durbins of Burbank and Palos, La Playita and other carnival fare.
Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Admission on Saturday is $10. Admission on to Super Family Fun Day on is free to Chicago Ridge residents (with proof) and $5 for non-residents.
Thrill seekers can pick up a mega pass to the carnival midway for $40.
Find out what's happening in Oak Lawnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Saturday, July 24
- Gates open at 5 p.m.
- Admission $10
- One Of These Nights (Eagles tribute band), 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Sixteen Candles, 8 to 9:30 p.m.
- Sugar Ray, 10 to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 25
- Gates open at 3 p.m.
- Free admission for Chicago Ridge residents (with ID), $5 non-residents
- Super Sunday Family Fun Day, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Prime Time Racing, 3 to 8 p.m.
- Carnival Special $$$$, TIME
- Juke Shakers, 3 to 4 p.m.
- B-Sticky, 4 to 4:30 p.m.
- Four C-Notes Jersey Boys tribute, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- An American Prayer, 6:45 to 8 p.m.
- Queen Nation, 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 10:30 p.m.
- Musical Fireworks, 9:40 to 10:30 p.m.
Super Sunday Family Fun Day Lineup, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Exotic Petting Zoo, pony rides, Michael's Makes Creativity Happen, Balloon Twister, air brush tattoos, bumper cars and inflatables.
- Eurobungy Trampoline, 3 to 7 p.m.
- World of Reptiles, 3 and 5 p.m.
- Mr. D's Magic, 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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