“Cantigny is a wonderful place to visit, so one can always tour the grounds after or before the fest.” Admission to Folk Fest is $5 per person, with a $10 parking fee per car. Rounding out the lineup on the bandshell stage are the Riverside Minstrels (Riverside's country and bluegrass youth band) followed by the band Where's Django? What started as a 15 truck event, quickly turned into 18 trucks...20 trucks! “Folk music is the music born of ... melodies and rhythms that resonate deep in the hearts and minds of Americans,” Searby said. “We celebrate the wonderful variety of cultures and voices that make up American folk music.” Headlining the event is Glass Mountain, a female trio of singers and multi-instrumentalists. Stay tuned to our FB page to hear it first! WHEATON – Autumn is one of the most beautiful and festive times of the year, and Cantigny Park is once again celebrating the season with its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 … Can’t wait until next week for the #CFTF? Its programs include storytelling, film workshops, folk sessions, maker sessions (like canoe-building) and journalism classes for budding reporters. "I think it's the most photogenic event of the year." Organizers are expecting several thousand visitors for this annual event. "It will reopen late next summer." "That's the feeling at our fall festival." Illinois Wineries & Vineyards. In addition, visitors can coddle and feed some adorable barnyard critters at the petting zoo, which is $1 a person entry plus $1 for an animal feed cup. "Fall Fest is always popular because it offers so much, and it's a beautiful time of year to be outside," Reiter said. Then come join Brew Avenue Events for the 2019 Tri-City Craft Brew Festival happening this Saturday in downtown St. Charles! Celebrate the season at Cantigny's Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the park's Parade Field, 1S151 Winfield Road, in Wheaton. Pumpkins, check. "There is something about the cooler weather, pumpkins, cider and mums that seem to put everybody in a good mood," said Jeff Reiter, senior manager of communications for Cantigny Park and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. "The museum will close the day after Veterans Day for an extensive redesign and renovation," Reiter said. Marking its fourth year, the Riverside Folk Fest is set for June 23 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Hot cider and hot chocolate and other goodies can be had at Bertie's restaurant in the visitors center. In the end, we ended up with 22 trucks! "A walk in the newly planted fall gardens is a nice activity for all ages," Reiter said. “There will be music, games for children — even a dunk tank — a bake sale, refreshments like root-beer floats and hot dogs, and a gorgeous grove of oak trees that provides a lulling shade over the green fields of Cantigny.” Of course, the focus of the festival is its unique sounds of Americana. From hayrides and pumpkin-decorating to crafts and a petting zoo, there'll be plenty of festivities promoting that autumnal vibe. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip. This also would be the perfect opportunity to visit the First Division Museum — while you still have a chance. Changing leaves, check. Besides the craft show, activities include plant sales, multiple inflatables for all ages, an Usborne book fair (in the visitors center), hay rides for $1 a person, pumpkin sales and decorating for $3 each and face painting for $3 a person. Where: The Parade Field at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, in Wheaton Admission: Admission is included with $5 parking fee per car Lots of autumnal fun can be found at the Fall Festival Oct. 8 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. As for live music, The Great Whiskey Project band will perform at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Cantigny is a wonderful place to visit, so one can always tour the grounds after or before the fest.” Admission to Folk Fest is $5 per person, with a $10 parking fee per car. Rounding out the lineup on the bandshell stage are the Riverside Minstrels (Riverside's country and bluegrass youth band) followed by the band Where's Django? What started as a 15 truck event, quickly turned into 18 trucks...20 trucks! “Folk music is the music born of ... melodies and rhythms that resonate deep in the hearts and minds of Americans,” Searby said. “We celebrate the wonderful variety of cultures and voices that make up American folk music.” Headlining the event is Glass Mountain, a female trio of singers and multi-instrumentalists. Stay tuned to our FB page to hear it first! WHEATON – Autumn is one of the most beautiful and festive times of the year, and Cantigny Park is once again celebrating the season with its annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 … Can’t wait until next week for the #CFTF? Its programs include storytelling, film workshops, folk sessions, maker sessions (like canoe-building) and journalism classes for budding reporters. "I think it's the most photogenic event of the year." Organizers are expecting several thousand visitors for this annual event. "It will reopen late next summer." "That's the feeling at our fall festival." Illinois Wineries & Vineyards. In addition, visitors can coddle and feed some adorable barnyard critters at the petting zoo, which is $1 a person entry plus $1 for an animal feed cup. "Fall Fest is always popular because it offers so much, and it's a beautiful time of year to be outside," Reiter said. Then come join Brew Avenue Events for the 2019 Tri-City Craft Brew Festival happening this Saturday in downtown St. Charles! Celebrate the season at Cantigny's Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on the park's Parade Field, 1S151 Winfield Road, in Wheaton. Pumpkins, check. "There is something about the cooler weather, pumpkins, cider and mums that seem to put everybody in a good mood," said Jeff Reiter, senior manager of communications for Cantigny Park and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. "The museum will close the day after Veterans Day for an extensive redesign and renovation," Reiter said. Marking its fourth year, the Riverside Folk Fest is set for June 23 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Hot cider and hot chocolate and other goodies can be had at Bertie's restaurant in the visitors center. In the end, we ended up with 22 trucks! "A walk in the newly planted fall gardens is a nice activity for all ages," Reiter said. “There will be music, games for children — even a dunk tank — a bake sale, refreshments like root-beer floats and hot dogs, and a gorgeous grove of oak trees that provides a lulling shade over the green fields of Cantigny.” Of course, the focus of the festival is its unique sounds of Americana. From hayrides and pumpkin-decorating to crafts and a petting zoo, there'll be plenty of festivities promoting that autumnal vibe. Browse our guide to the closest and best Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next celebration or trip. This also would be the perfect opportunity to visit the First Division Museum — while you still have a chance. Changing leaves, check. Besides the craft show, activities include plant sales, multiple inflatables for all ages, an Usborne book fair (in the visitors center), hay rides for $1 a person, pumpkin sales and decorating for $3 each and face painting for $3 a person. Where: The Parade Field at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, in Wheaton Admission: Admission is included with $5 parking fee per car Lots of autumnal fun can be found at the Fall Festival Oct. 8 at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. As for live music, The Great Whiskey Project band will perform at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.