The Village of Oak Lawn’s popular Fall on the Green event starts on Sept. 11 and runs through Sept. 13 and features a full range of music from country and rock to tunes from the 70s and 80s.
The free fest takes place on the Village Green, located east of the Municipal Center and north of the Oak Lawn Public Library. It’s been an annual event for at least 15 years, said Steve Barrett, director of Public Works and Special Events.
Live music will be in the beer tent and on the main stage with performers including such local favorites as Hillbilly Rockstarz, Slippery When Wet and The Walk-ins. The music starts at 6 p.m. on the first day and ends at 8:30 p.m. on the final day.
The children’s area will have themed inflatables, obstacle course, tattoo tent, and other activities. The teen area will feature several popular activities, like the Eurobungy, Wrecking Ball and Climbing Wall, as well as a DJ and karaoke.
An assortment of food vendors will be stationed in the food tent and around the Village Green. Popcorn and funnel cakes will be available for purchase as will Good Humor ice cream dispensed by a driver in a crisp white uniform and bow tie.
The arts and crafts tent will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to -6 p.m. Bean bag toss games and raffles are also part of the fun. Local businesses, including car dealerships, will have their wares on display.
Parking is free at the Metra Oak Lawn Patriot Station at 9525 S. Tulley Ave., with a shuttle bus to get to and from the fest.
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Fall on the Green has always drawn huge crowds with last year’s Saturday events drawing an estimated 10,000 people. Oak Lawn residents and people from surrounding communities attend, leading, Barrett said, to “every year, you run into someone you know or an old friend. At least that’s what happens to me.”
‘Celebrity’ announcements
Here are this week’s featured “celebrity” announcements: Happy 6th birthday to Jayden Gomez, with love, from his parents and family. Happy 7th birthday to Jakob and Joshua Groll, from their parents and Aidan, Matt and Maggie. Justin and Jessilyn Sparks’s parents wish them a happy 11th birthday. Happy birthday to Nicholas Cupicciotti, who’s turning 13, from his parents and grandparents. Johnny Ralph wishes his daughter, Danielle, a happy 14th birthday. Happy birthday to Sebastian Sawicki, who’s turning 15, and to his brother, Steven, who’s turning 17. Happy 18th birthday to Kassandra Novak, from her parents, Kelly and Jim, and Katie. Kaitlyn Sullivan is celebrating her 19th birthday. Birthday wishes go out to Kara Richmond, who’s turning 26, from her parents, Steve and Vicky, and Chris. Happy 28th birthday to Kacy Mitchell. Birthday wishes go out to Aimee Gornik from Jose, Jayden and her family. Birthday wishes go out to Dana Escamilla, from Beth, his dad and family. Happy birthday to Anthony Budka from his family. Birthday wishes go out to Patricia Makris-Mica, from Tom, Helen, Andrea, Ron, Glen and Susan. Roni Waitkus’ family wish her a happy birthday. Michelle Dellorto is celebrating her birthday. Vicki Lackawitch’s family wish her a happy birthday. Happy 38th birthday to Juan Hernandez, from Sarah, and his family. Richard Gustafson’s parents wish him a happy 51st birthday. Happy birthday to Ginger Wierdak from Al. Birthday wishes go out to Bert Petridge and to Roland Cizek.
Wedding anniversary wishes go out to the following couples: Brian and Carrie Feerick’s 7th; Jonathan and Mandy Baikie’s 13th; David and Gisel Grams’s 18th; John and Kim Ruane’s 28th; Bob and Violet Frias on their 30th; Tacho and Karen Gamino’s 36th; Aldo and Nancy Ferucci’s 38th; and Jim and Pat Mitchell’s 42nd. Happy 57th Anniversary to Cameron and Janet Ivey from Suzi, Sandi, Stacy, Scott, Steven and their families.
Keep your fellow Oak Lawnians informed about birthdays, special events or special “stuff” going on with your family or within the community. Contact me on my cell (708) 899-9544 or e-mail me at [email protected].
Until next time …
Petzel is a freelance columnist for the Daily Southtown.