Queen of Martyrs Fest 2019: What You Need To Know

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Send summer out in a blaze of glory at Queen of Martyrs parish carnival. The 2019 edition of Martyrs Fest runs the weekend of Sept. 20, Sept. 21 and Sept. 22. MartyrsFest is Queen of Martyrs' main fundraiser of the year, so come hungry, thirsty and ready to play some raffles or hop on some rides.

New this year, complimentary rides will be offered to persons with special needs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, courtesy of Alpine Amusements. We've rounded up the most important details.

Where

Queen of Martyrs, 10233 S. Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park.

Hours

Friday, Sept. 20 - 5 p.m. to midnight, rides end at 11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21 - noon to midnight, rides end at 11 p.m. Complimentary rides will be offered to persons with special needs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22 - 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Bands

Sept. 20

Badd Penny, 5 p.m.
Liam Durkin, 8 p.m.

Sept. 21

David’s Bazaar, 2:30 p.m.
Country Sky Band, 6 p.m.
Underwater People, 9 p.m.

Sept. 22

Soul Survivor, 2:45 p.m.
Mike and Joe, 6 p.m.

Eats and Treats

Beer Tent will be open all three days of carnival screening the big college and Bears’ games.

Barraco’s Pizza
Chuck’s BBQ
Freddie's
Boy Scout Troop 637 (burgers, hotdogs, refreshments)
Neal’s Ice Cream

Raffle and Games o' Chance

Raffle tickets are available for $50 at the church rectory, 10233 S. Central Park Ave., Evergreen Park. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and the grand prize is $10,000. A total of nine cash prizes will be given.

Pull-tabs, split the pot and basket raffles will also be available at the fest. Win a liquor basket, 42-inch flat screen TV and much more. Bingo takes place on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. under the beer tent.

Special Events

Saturday, Sept. 21 - Children's games in St. Joe's Room from noon-4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22 - Outdoor Mass at 11:30 a.m., weather permitting.

Mega Passes/Unlimited Ride Passes

Three-day mega pass $40 before Sept. 17, after $45. Unlimited ride day pass is available for $25, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets will also be sold individually. Rides are provided by Alpine Amusement Company.

Carnival Sponsors

CIBC Bank, Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, St. Rita of Cascia High School, Mt. Caramel High School, Marist High School, De La Salle High School, County Fair Foods, Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, Ald. Matt O’Shea, Mayor Jim Sexton, Village of Evergreen Park, Saint Xavier University, Hawk Ford Oak Lawn, Hayes Beer, Wintrust Bank of Evergreen Park, Chicago Patrolmen’s Credit Union and Little Company of Mary Hospital.

Info

For more info, visit Martyrs Fest 2019 or call 708-423-8110.