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Oak Fest 2013: What's on Tap for Thursday

Take a look at what bands are playing and the other events going on for Thursday, July 4.

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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.

Thursday, July 4


  • Festival Hours: 3 p.m. to midnight
  • Bingo: 3 to 9:30 p.m.

Carnival


Carnival Hours: 3 to 11 p.m.
Daily Discount: A wristband special—$5 off on rides with coupon—runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
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. 

Fourth of July Fireworks


Oak Fest's fireworks display begins at dusk from 159th Street and Central Avenue. Go to Patch's Fourth of July HQ for more information about fireworks displays around the area.

Concerts



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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