The Maple Park Fun Fest is a classic small town festival geared for big time entertainment. Founded in 1998, Fun Fest began as a local softball tournament, but a committed few realized the potential and wanted more. They began to expand, adding a parade and a great fireworks display; eventually leading to what we see today. Over the years, Fun Fest has added a Craft Show, Car Show, Bags Tournament, Kids’ Bike and Wagon Parade, live entertainment, food vendors, 5K race/2 mile walk, and the Kid Zone, loaded with activities. Both children and adults will find plenty to do all weekend long!
Each year, Fun Fest attracts about 1500-2000 people. Many of those are local residents who bring out their families and friends, but they also get a good crowd from neighboring towns. The Village of Maple Park prides themselves on the fact that they are one of the only festivals in the area that is FREE to attend. There is no parking fee and there is no soundstage fee.
The weekend is full of great live bands and a spectacular fireworks display. Please see full schedule of events below this article.
Fun Fest is a not-for-profit event, run completely by volunteers. Funds that are raised are mainly used to support the festival the following year, but they also purchase items for the village of Maple Park. This past year, they updated all of the Christmas lights for the village. Currently, the group is discussing the possibility of starting a scholarship for a college bound Maple Park resident. The overall goal is to provide some entertainment for this small town community. It is a way to get Maple Park on the map and make it even more special! Visit the website for more information.
Schedule of Events
| # | SESSION | SPEAKER(S) | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROMP IN THE PARK | 7:00 AM | FIRE STATION | |
| 2 | MEN’S SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | 8:00 AM | CIVIC CENTER FIELDS | |
| 3 | CRAFTERS & VENDORS SHOW | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | MAIN ST. & PLEASANT | |
| 4 | 5TH ANNUAL BAGS TOURNAMENT | 10:00 AM | NORTH PARK | |
| 5 | FOOD & BEER GARDEN OPENS | 11:00 AM | NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF BEER GARDEN | |
| 6 | BIKE PARADE | 12:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK | |
| 7 | TOWER HILL PETTING ZOO | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | MAIN ST. & COUNTY LINE RD. | |
| 8 | ON STAGE | DAVE DINASO’S TRAVELING WORLD OF REPTILES | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| 9 | ON STAGE | MIDNIGHT CHAOS | 4:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| 10 | PARADE ON MAIN STREET | 6:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK | |
| 11 | ON STAGE | SNAPSHOT BAND | 9:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| # | SESSION | SPEAKER(S) | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST BUFFET | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK | |
| 2 | MEN’S SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | 8:00 AM | CIVIC CENTER FIELDS | |
| 3 | CAR SHOW ON MAIN STREET | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK | |
| 4 | CRAFTERS & VENDORS SHOW | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | SUMMER AND MAIN ST. | |
| 5 | FOOD & BEER GARDEN OPENS | 11:00 AM | NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF BEER GARDEN | |
| 6 | ON STAGE | THE BARE HAMBONES | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| 7 | ON STAGE | DOUBLESPEAK | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| 8 | ON STAGE | MILLER’S HOMETOWN BAND | 6:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| 9 | RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED | 8:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK | |
| 10 | MAPLE PARK SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOW | 8:30 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK | |
| 11 | ON STAGE | BACK COUNTRY ROADS | 9:00 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
| # | SESSION | SPEAKER(S) | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEN’S SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | 8:30 AM | CIVIC CENTER FIELDS | |
| 2 | RAIN DATE FOR FIREWORKS SHOW | 8:30 PM | MAIN STREET, MAPLE PARK |
Come on out and experience the magic of Maple Park Fun Fest!
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Fun for everyone!!! Weather should be great!!