Tony Lucca from The Voice Rocks the Fall Fest Stage

Fans of the hit TV talent show, The Voice, can see Tony Lucca, one of the second season favorites, rock the Fall Fest Main Stage on September 15 at 6:15pm as part of the free entertainment lineup at Fall Fest Des Plaines. Lucca has spent the summer touring with his Voice coach Adam Levine, and Maroon 5, and will perform original music from his new EP “With the Whole World Watching.” “We are very excited to present Tony Lucca this year on the Main Stage, as well as several new artists including Your Villain My Hero and crowd favorites like 7th heaven,” said Linda Traina, Superintendent of Recreation for the Des Plaines Park District

Fall Fest, a three-day, family-friendly festival, is back for a fifth year, bigger and better than ever. The event, produced by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce, the Des Plaines History Center, and the Des Plaines Park District takes place at Lake Park, 2200 Lee Street, on Friday, September 13, from 6:00-11:00pm; Saturday, September 14, from noon to 11:00pm; and Sunday, September 15, from noon to 8:00pm. Free admission, free parking, and free concerts are just the beginning of this annual community event that features a full carnival with rides, games and a kid’s midway; delicious food and beverages, including beer and a European-style Wine Garden; a KidZone! with crafts, pony rides, kids’ entertainment, and an interactive PlayZone; adult bags tournaments; a custom car show; a Consumer Expo Tent; a fishing derby; a Country Fair Tent; an Open Air Market; and some of the best bands around.

Kids and families are the focus of Fall Fest each year. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm, there are unlimited carnival rides for $20 per person, so everyone can enjoy the 17 different attractions, including a Tilt-A-Whirl, Bumper Cars, a Carousel, and the 55-foot Ferris wheel. The KidZone! is open Saturday and Sunday until 6:00pm and features pony rides, crafts, face painting, entertainment, and Minute-to-Win-It skills challenges just for kids. For car aficionados, Black Dog Promotions will host a custom car show open to classics, antiques, American muscle cars, and hot rods, on Sunday from noon-4:00pm. On Saturday and Sunday, the Des Plaines History Center Country Fair Tent will have costumed interpreters, a display about historic Des Plaines, and hand-made crafts available for purchase. New this year is a Consumer Expo Tent where Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce merchants will showcase their wares.

“The free entertainment is a big draw to Fall Fest,” said Barbara Ryan, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, “but what festival would be complete without great food?” Patrons can feast on specialties prepared by Bangok Belly; Hickory River Smoke House; Giuseppe's Restaurant; Pancho's Mexican Food; Olde Town Inn; Evans Place; and
Charcoal Delights, to name a few.

“Everyone is invited to Fall Fest to play, party, eat, and enjoy the entertainment,” said Ryan. “We thank Public Works, the Police and Fire Departments, the City of Des Plaines, and the Emergency Management Agency for making this a safe event. We could not put on a festival this grand, however, without the generous support of our sponsors including Des Plaines Community Foundation; Power Home Remodeling Group; Millennium Bank; Town & Country Distributors; Rivers Casino; NorthShore University Health System; Great Day Improvement; Cordogan & Clark Associates; Village Bank & Trust; Renewal By Andersen; and Fantasy Amusement.

For more information visit www.FallFestDesPlaines.com

Fall Fest 2013 Schedule

September 13-15 at Lake Park, 2200 Lee St. in Des Plaines

Free Admission! Free Concerts! Free Parking!

Friday, September 13, 2013

6:00-11:00pm

Free Entertainment on the Main Stage

6:30pm: JakTripper - Rock cover band playing AC/DC to ZZ Top.

9:00pm: Vintage Blue - Funk tinged-rock covers and originals.

Food and Beverages, Beer and Wine

Carnival Rides, Booths, Games

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Noon-11:00pm

Free Entertainment on the Main Stage

Noon: Sol Azteca Dancers – Authentic, traditional Mexican dances

2:00pm: North of Eight - Original, contemporary blues/rock

6:30pm: Lounge Puppets – A tribute to ‘80s Hair Bands

9:00pm: Your Villain My Hero – Covers of Top 40 pop, club, and dance music

Food and Beverages, Beer and Wine

Carnival Rides, Booths, Games (Noon to 4:00pm unlimited rides for $20)

Friends of the Parks Free Fishing Derby (Noon-3:00pm)

7:00pm Adult Bags Tournament

Consumer Expo Tent (Until 5:00pm)

Open Air Market (Until 6:00pm)

KidZone! (Until 6:00pm)

Pony rides

Crafts for kids

Free family photos courtesy of the Des Plaines Camera Club

Interactive Playground

Face painting - MerryMakers

Entertainment

1:00pm       Zumbatomic With Lisa Carbello

2:00pm       Sue’s Party Animals

3:00pm       Minute to Win It – Fun Skills Challenges for Kids

4:00pm       Mary Macaroni

History Center Country Fair Tent (Until 6:00pm)

Noon-5:00pm: Handcrafted items for sale

Noon-5:00pm: Historical Re-enactor Owl Dancer, American fur trade era

Noon-5:00pm: Historical Re-enactors, Spinning wheel demonstrations

Noon-5:00pm: Historic and Autumn Themed Activities for Kids and Families,

including corn husk dolls, finger weaving with yarn, maize grinding, and

learning to write with a quill pen

2:30 Pie Eating Contests for kids and adults – come hungry, no hands!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Noon-8:00pm

Free Entertainment on the Main Stage

Noon: Artistry in Motion Dancers – Park District in-house dance company

1:30pm: Dan Tedesco – Original guitar and piano folk rock

3:45pm: 7th heaven. Billboard chart-topping band performing its trademark "30 Covers in 30 Minutes" medley.

6:15pm: Tony Lucca – The Voice Season 2 second runner-up, touring with Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson.

Food and Beverages, Beer and Wine

Carnival Rides, Booths, Games (Noon to 4:00pm unlimited rides for $20)

Consumer Expo Tent (Until 5:00pm)

Open Air Market (Until 6:00pm)

Black Dog Productions Car Show (Until 4:00pm)

KidZone! (Until 6:00pm)

Pony rides

Crafts for kids

Free family photos courtesy of the Des Plaines Camera Club

Interactive Playground

Face painting – MerryMakers

Entertainment

1:00pm       Bug Man Dan

2:00pm       Tai Chi, with Richard Kurtin & Students

3:00pm        Minute to Win It – Fun Skills Challenges for Kids

4:00pm       Magician Keith Cobb

History Center Country Fair Tent

Noon-5:00pm: Handcrafted items for sale

Noon-5:00pm: Historical Re-enactor Owl Dancer, American fur trade era

Noon-5:00pm: Historical Re-enactors, Spinning wheel demonstrations

Noon-5:00pm: Historic and Autumn Themed Activities for Kids and Families,

including corn husk dolls, finger weaving with yarn, maize grinding, and

learning to write with a quill pen