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Oak Fest HQ: What's Happening and When

Find out everything you need to know about Oak Forest's annual summer event, including when to check out fireworks and see Chris Medina in concert.

Oak Fest, Oak Forest's annual summer celebration, begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday at 159th Street and Central Avenue. Admission to the event is free.

Find out when all the festival's special events and concerts are happening, as well as what discounts are available for the carnival rides.

Carnival Rides Mega Pass: People can buy a pass for carnival rides that's good for every day the festival is open. The pass is $50 if purchased by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Oak Forest City Hall. It costs $75 at the festival. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3


Festival Hours: 6 p.m. to midnight
Carnival Hours: 6 to 10 p.m.

CONCERTS
Cover Gurl: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Infinity: 9 p.m. to midnight

THURSDAY, JULY 4


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

FIREWORKS
Oak Fest's fireworks display begins at dusk from 159th Street and Central Avenue.

CONCERTS
Bullwinkle: 3.30 to 6:30 p.m.
K.O. Bossy: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
April's Reign: 10:15 p.m. to midnight

FRIDAY, JULY 5


Festival Hours: 6 p.m. to midnight
Carnival Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. A buy one, get one free $25 wristband is available with a coupon.

CONCERTS
Chris Medina: 6 to 9 p.m.
Your Villain My Hero: 9 p.m. to midnight

SATURDAY, JULY 6


Festival Hours: Noon to midnight
Carnival Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. A children with special needs only time will run from 11 a.m. to noon. A $5 off wristband with coupon special runs from 1 to 5 p.m.

FAMILY FUN DAY
Special family events run throughout the entire day.
Local Children's Groups Performances: Noon to 3 p.m.
Bean Bag Tournament: 2 p.m. Registration begins at 1 p.m.
Watermelon Eating Contest: 4 p.m. 
Pie Eating Contest: 5 p.m.

CONCERTS
Cruise Machine: 4 to 6 p.m.
Jenny Rockis Trio: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Hair Bangers Ball: 9 p.m. to midnight

SUNDAY, JULY 7


Festival Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carnival Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A $5 off wristband special with coupon runs from 1 to 5 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Car and Bike Show: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Radio Disney With Kids Games: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

CONCERTS
13 Tikis: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Billy's Boys: 1 to 3 p.m.
The Walk-Ins: 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Pamela Rose and Windy City Country: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bella Cain: 7 to 10 p.m.


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