The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce will host SummerFest, an event combining a carnival, live music, car show, an outdoor market and community expo, at 142nd and LaGrange Rd. in Orland Park from Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18.
“We are excited to debut SummerFest this year and hope it becomes an annual favorite Orland Park event,” said Chamber President Ramzi Hassan. “We are grateful for the support of the Village to provide a safe and secure environment for the community to come out and enjoy a fun weekend with neighbors, friends and family.”
The debut of the chamber event was an idea of Hassan’s that he announced as one of his first orders of business at his installation in early 2023. Previously, the chamber hosted a community expo, an Arts & Drafts event and many small, widespread events throughout the year. This event aims to combine most of the chamber-hosted events into one weekend.
The event will kick-off on Thursday, June 15 with a Sensory Carnival Session for individuals with special needs. The carnival is open to the general public beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Village of Orland Park Market at the Park will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment offered at Crescent Park. Bingo will be offered beginning at 5:30 and a DJ Dance Party will take place from 8 -11 p.m.
The festival will continue on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 when the carnival opens at 2 p.m., the Community Expo will run from 2-7 p.m., live music will be offered from 5-9 p.m. and bingo will begin at 2 p.m. in the bingo tent.
Sunday is the final day of the event beginning with a noon opening and a car show at 3 p.m. Live music will be available on the main stage until 9 p.m.
At its May 15, 2023 Village Board meeting, prior to the recent events that took place at the carnival in Tinley Park, the Village Board approved a sponsorship agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to host SummerFest. As part of its sponsorship, the Village will provide Police Department services as part of an approved safety plan that includes fencing the festival grounds, touchless weapons detection systems and bag check stations.
In order to provide for the comfort and safety of attendees, a youth supervision policy will be in place during the SummerFest event. No children under the age of 18 will be admitted without an adult 21 years of age or older.
“This type of policy has proven to be effective,” said Orland Park Police Chief Eric Rossi. “This will reduce the risk of any adverse incidents taking place during the community-based weekend event.”
“Individuals under 18 years of age who are in violation of the policy will be escorted to a secure area to await their parent or guardian for removal from the event site,” said Chief Rossi. “While unfortunate, we deem this policy necessary in order to maintain a safe environment for everyone to enjoy.”
The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce will host SummerFest, an event combining a carnival, live music, car show, an outdoor market and community expo, at 142nd and LaGrange Rd. in Orland Park from Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18.
“We are excited to debut SummerFest this year and hope it becomes an annual favorite Orland Park event,” said Chamber President Ramzi Hassan. “We are grateful for the support of the Village to provide a safe and secure environment for the community to come out and enjoy a fun weekend with neighbors, friends and family.”
The debut of the chamber event was an idea of Hassan’s that he announced as one of his first orders of business at his installation in early 2023. Previously, the chamber hosted a community expo, an Arts & Drafts event and many small, widespread events throughout the year. This event aims to combine most of the chamber-hosted events into one weekend.
The event will kick-off on Thursday, June 15 with a Sensory Carnival Session for individuals with special needs. The carnival is open to the general public beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Village of Orland Park Market at the Park will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment offered at Crescent Park. Bingo will be offered beginning at 5:30 and a DJ Dance Party will take place from 8 -11 p.m.
The festival will continue on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 when the carnival opens at 2 p.m., the Community Expo will run from 2-7 p.m., live music will be offered from 5-9 p.m. and bingo will begin at 2 p.m. in the bingo tent.
Sunday is the final day of the event beginning with a noon opening and a car show at 3 p.m. Live music will be available on the main stage until 9 p.m.
At its May 15, 2023 Village Board meeting, prior to the recent events that took place at the carnival in Tinley Park, the Village Board approved a sponsorship agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to host SummerFest. As part of its sponsorship, the Village will provide Police Department services as part of an approved safety plan that includes fencing the festival grounds, touchless weapons detection systems and bag check stations.
In order to provide for the comfort and safety of attendees, a youth supervision policy will be in place during the SummerFest event. No children under the age of 18 will be admitted without an adult 21 years of age or older.
“This type of policy has proven to be effective,” said Orland Park Police Chief Eric Rossi. “This will reduce the risk of any adverse incidents taking place during the community-based weekend event.”
“Individuals under 18 years of age who are in violation of the policy will be escorted to a secure area to await their parent or guardian for removal from the event site,” said Chief Rossi. “While unfortunate, we deem this policy necessary in order to maintain a safe environment for everyone to enjoy.”
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