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Oak Fest 2013: What's on Tap for Friday
Find out when Chris Medina performs and the other events going on for Friday, July 5.
Oak Fest, Oak Forest's annual summer celebration, continues through Sunday at 159th Street and Central Avenue. Admission to the event is free.
Here's a look at what's happening at Oak Fest on Thursday. Go to Oak Fest HQ for a look at the entire event.
Friday, July 5
- Festival Hours: 6 p.m. to midnight
- Bingo: 6 to 11 p.m.
- National Weather Service Forecast: Mostly sunny, high of 82, low of 66.
Carnival
Carnival Hours: 6 to 10 p.m.
Daily Discount: A buy one, get one free $25 wristband is available with a coupon.
Carnival Rides Mega Pass: People can buy a pass for carnival rides that's good for every day the festival is open. The pass costs $75 at the festival.
Concerts
- Chris Medina, former American Idol contestant: 6 to 9 p.m. (Watch his video for "What Are Words." Mobile device users: Go to this page view it. Chris Medina fans also can check out Oak Forest Patch's complete coverage of the singer-songwriter.)
- Your Villain My Hero (Top 40): 9 p.m. to midnight
Food Vendors
The following is a list of restaurants working Oak Fest and some of the items they will have on sale. Each vendor will have a $2 item featured everyday.
- Azteca Catering (Justice): Tacos and burritos
- Bo's Concessions (Chicago): Funnel cakes, corn on the cob, burgers, cotton candy
- Doug's Dogs (Oak Forest): Hot dogs, corn dogs, Italian beef
- Espresso Express (Orland Park): Iced coffee, smoothies, hot chocolate
- Icee: Frozen drinks and pretzels
- Kenootz Pizza (Midlothian): Pizza, nachos and lemonade shake-ups
- KnD Treats (Oak Forest): Deep-fried dishes, including mozzarella sticks, veggies, Twinkies, Oreos, candy bars, Pop Tarts and more.
- La Isla Michoacana (Oak Forest): Ice cream, frozen chocolate-covered bananas
- New China Express (Oak Lawn): Orange chicken, egg rolls, friend rice
- Peppo's (Palos Hills and Tinley Park): Subs
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