Make Some New Friends This Weekend At Palos Hills Friendship Fest

PALOS HILLS, IL —Go make some new friends this weekend at Palos Hills Friendship Fest 2024. Presented by the Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department, the festival runs four fabulous days from July 11 through July 14 at the Moraine Valley Community College fest grounds at 107th Street and 88th Avenue. Admission and parking are free.

Advanced purchase of mega passes is available only at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. for $50 before noon, and $60 after noon, July 11. Mega passes are good for rides all four days of the fest. The passes are $60 when purchased at the fest.

Palos Hills Friendship Fest offers wholesome family entertainment, including a classic car show, petting zoo, pony rides, arts and craft vendors, big rides and more. Fest goers will also find an assortment of draft and craft beers and wine in the beer garden, along with live music all four days of the fest. The fest culminates with a giant fireworks display at dusk on Sunday, July 14.

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Food vendors for 2024 feature popular local restaurants including Highlander’s Grill, Barone’s Pizza, Durbin’s Palos Hills, Genoa Italian, Snack Run/Bobalicious, Pancho’s Tacos, Frozen Dreamz, Boba Heaven and Peppo’s.

The fest welcomes a new amusement provider, All Around Amusement, who will be bringing big rides, little rides, games and carnival fare.

The hours of 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, has been set aside for Special Needs Time. Adults and children with sensory sensitivities or physically challenged, along with their families, group home staff and/or caregivers can enjoy the carnival when there are less crowds and noise.

Double K Productions invites classic car owners to show off their rides, Sunday, July 14. Registration is $25 from 9 a.m. to noon. The runs until 4 p.m. Awards will be given for Best Engine, Best Paint, Best GM, Best Chevy, Best Ford/Lincoln/Mercury and Best In Show.

Classic metal rock tribute band Anthem will play in the fireworks from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Anthem has been tearing up the burbs with their classic metal rock experience, including such hits by Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Bon Jovi and more. The fireworks blast at dusk.

Finally, the recreation department and Palos Hills Police Department will be enforcing a safety plan including:

• No one under age 21 will be admitted with a backpack
• No outside alcohol will be be allowed on festival grounds
• No pets will be allowed into the festival. (Service animals are welcome with proof of certification)
• Palos Hills police have the right to refuse admission or ask people to leave at any time.

Check out the official 2024 Palos Hills Fun Fest schedule: