FALL FEST/CHILI COOK OFF - PRESENTED BY VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD
October 10, 2026
Downtown Homewood
2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
708-798-3000
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Homewood’s favorite fall time festival features live entertainment, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children’s crafts, kid-friendly activities, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries. The event is located on tree-lined Martin Avenue from Hickory Road to Ridge Road. Homewood's Chili Cook-Off will return this year! Bring on your best chili recipe. There will be a judging panel and people's choice. Fall Fest Live Entertainment and Programming: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |TBA *LIVE MUSIC* 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | FREE Facepainting 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | FREE Kids Crafts 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | FREE Rock Climbing Wall 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Chili Cook-Off judging 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Open chili tasting 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | TBA *Live Music* 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Pumpkin patch opens 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | TBA *Live Music* Festival goers will enjoy food and treats from several Homewood restaurants! Alcohol will be available for purchase. Local artisan vendors will be on-site displaying and selling various crafts and works of art! Live music will be on-stage starting at 1:00 p.m. until the event concludes at 9 p.m. There will be kids activities which include interactive games, face painting, a rock climbing wall, open sidewalk chalking, and more! Join us in downtown Homewood on for great family fun!
TIME: Saturday October 10th 12pm -9pm
Admission: N/A
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