Palatine Fall Festival returns for 18th year

Posted October 06, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by the Palatine Park District

Wagon and pony rides will be among the highlights Saturday when the Palatine Park District hosts its 18th annual Fall Festival at Palatine Stables. Other activities include a petting zoo, scarecrow making contest and riding demonstrations. Courtesy of the Palatine Park District

Families can enjoy a petting zoo, wagon and pony rides and scarecrow making, among other activities, on Saturday when the Palatine Park District hosts its 18th annual Fall Festival.

The free fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palatine Stables, 1510 W. Northwest Hwy., in Palatine.

Other highlights will include craft making, riding demonstrations by the Palatine Stables Show Team, a kids zone with bounce houses and games, seasonal craft vendors and sponsor booths.

The Meadowlark Stage will offer free entertainment throughout the day, including a storyteller, a concert by Istvan and His Imaginary Band, and a performance by the Whistling Dixies at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Magic will be giving roaming performances during the event.

Concessions will be available for purchase from Palatine Park District's Stableside Café, Morkes Chocolates, Chick-fil-A Kildeer and Urban Kettle Popcorn.

The second annual Scarecrow Contest will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $10, participants will be given a scarecrow frame, a small burlap sack and a bag of straw. Additional clothing and decorating items will be available, or decorations and clothing can be brought to the event.

Prizes will be awarded at 3:45 p.m. for the first, second and third place scarecrows, and the creations can be taken home.

This year's Fall Festival has been made possible through partnerships with a variety of community businesses, including the following Gold Level sponsors: ABC Plumbing/Heating/Cooling/Electric, Algonquin Longhouse Indian Guides and Princesses, Amita Health, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Sue Gould, BlackFinn Ameripub, Castle Chiropractic, Chick-fil-A Kildeer, DGAA-Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC, Daily Herald Media Group, Epic Urgent & Family Care, Guided Path Psychological Services, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, JamesHardie Building Products, Journal & Topics Media Group, Loving Care Animal Hospital, Mathnasium, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Northwest Community HealthCare, Out of the Box Occupational Therapy, Precision Dental Partners, Premier Credit Union, SportClips-Palatine, St. Theresa School, and Whole Foods Market - Kildeer.

For a complete list of the day's events, visit www.palatineparks.org.

Whistling Dixies will perform Saturday during the Palatine Park District's 18th annual Fall Festival at Palatine Stables. Courtesy of the Palatine Park District

Families will compete for prizes during the second annual Scarecrow Contest taking place Saturday as part of the Palatine Park District's Fall Festival at Palatine Stables. Courtesy of the Palatine Park District

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