St. Michael's Fall Fest Back Up And Running

ORLAND PARK, IL — After a two-year hiatus, St. Michael's annual, four-day community festival makes its triumphant return this year—and it's likely no one's more excited about it than the kids are about the carnival.

The family fest is set to run Thursday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at 14325 Highland Ave., with a full slate of carnival rides, food, beer, and live entertainment. A beer tent and televised football games will also be offered.

Formerly known as St. Michael SummerFest, the event was moved to September in 2009 to coincide with the opening of the parish’s multipurpose center at 14327 Highland Ave.

"COVID prevented us from holding the Fest in 2020 and 2021, so we are thrilled to host the event again," said Fall Fest Committee Chair Jamie Cullen. "The students of St. Michael are VERY excited to have the carnival back."

The event—the largest fundraiser benefiting St. Michael's school—is organized by the St. Michael School Advisory Board.

The Fall Fest Grand Raffle features a grand prize of $10,000. Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase at the Fall Fest Central Tent during Fest Hours. Tickets are $20 for a single ticket, $150 for 10, and $200 for 20.

The carnival will be brought to guests by Windy City Amusements. Food vendors will include local favorites Beggars Pizza and Joey’s Red Hots. Unlimited ride specials (wristbands) are offered Sept. 15, 6 to 10 p.m., and Sept. 17–18, 1 to 5 p.m. for $30 per person per day. Megabands (unlimited rides for all four days) can be purchased through the link on the fest website for $90 per person until Sunday, Sept. 11. On Sept. 12, megabands will be $100 per person.

Entrance into the beer tent is free. Food and drink tickets can be purchased on-site.

A complete schedule of St. Michael Fall Fest is available at https://saintmike.org/fallfest2022/

2022 Fall Fest Entertainment Schedule

Thursday, Sept. 15 (6 to 11 p.m.)

• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.: The I.P.A Tribute Band

Friday, Sept. 16 (6 p.m. to midnight)

• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: The fabulous HAsBeeNs
• 8 to 11:30 p.m.: The Boy Band Night

Saturday, Sept. 17 (1 p.m. to midnight)

• 2 to 4 p.m.: Echo 5
• 5 to 7 p.m.: Cheryl Rodey Band
• 8 to 11:30 p.m.: Bad Medicine

Sunday, Sept. 18 (1 to 10 p.m.)

• All day: DJ
• 2 to 3 p.m.: Elite Dance Academy
• 4 to 7 p.m.: Blooze Brothers Band