Palatine Street Fest starts Friday
Palatine Street Fest 2012, a free festival in downtown Palatine, begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, and runs through 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26.
Here’s a look at some of the food, music and events that will be part of the party.
Events
Ÿ CycleFest 2012, 10 and 20 mile rides, 9 a.m. Saturday, Towne Square, Smith Road and Slade Street, can register on-site until 8:45 a.m., information at bikepalatine.com.
Ÿ Mariano’s Fresh Market Kids Zone, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, $5 all-inclusive activity wristbands for sale through Aug. 24 at Mariano’s, 545 N. Hicks Road, with proceeds going to the Palatine Township Food Pantry.
Ÿ Community Outdoor Bingo, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, hosted by Palatine American Legion Post 690.
Ÿ Palatine Park District Feet Fest 3K Family Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, at Towne Square, Smith and Slade Street. Register at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St.; Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave.; Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road; or online by 2 p.m. Saturday.
Ÿ Sweet Pea Pet Parade, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Presented by Foxglove Cottage and the Music Room
Music
Friday
Brass from the Past, 5:30 p.m.
Hit Or Miss, 6:45 p.m.
Rock Candy, 8 p.m.
Sixteen Candles, 10 p.m.
Saturday
Dennis Florine 1:30 p.m.
Ralph’s World 3 p.m.
Stache 6 p.m.
ARRA 8 p.m.
Wedding Banned 9:45 p.m.
Sunday
Serendipity 12 p.m.
Frye Daddy 1:30 p.m.
Fortunate Sons 2:45 p.m.
7th Heaven 4:15 p.m.
American English 6 p.m.
Food
Dining options include Culver’s of Palatine, Heybecks Market, Mexico Uno, Palatine Lions Club, Photo’s Hotdogs and Siri Thai II.
If you go
What: Palatine Street Fest
Festival hours: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free at the Gateway Center Parking Deck at Smith Road and Colfax Street