Folk Fest
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11 a.m.- 5 .p.m.
The Grove National Historic Landmark
1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL
Local history comes to life!
This much-loved 47-year tradition celebrates our area’s history with live folk music, pioneer activities, hayrides and costumed interpreters. Shop unique items from local vendors and artisans, take in the fall colors on a nature walk along the trails, explore a Native American Indian longhouse and dine in the outdoor dining hall.
Save $2 when you purchase tickets in advance! Advance admission: $5 per person; $1 per child under age 12. Day-of Admission: $7/adult; $2 per child under age 12
Select your admission time when you purchase online: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 3 p.m.
A Glenview Park District household account is needed to purchase tickets in advance. Don’t have an account? Reach out to Park Center at 847-724-5670. Tickets can be purchased day-of at The Grove without creating a household account.
Event Highlights
Immerse yourself in the history of Glenview with live folk music, slices of pie and more!
| 11:50-12:35 | February Sky |
| 12:40-1:25 | Wattle & Daub |
| 1:30-2:15 | Tank and the Beez |
| 2:30-3:05 | Andrew Calhoun |
| 3:10-3:55pm | Blind Hills (MC Chuck) |
| 4-4:50pm | Flat Creek Highway |
| Kennicott Stage | |
| 11:30-1:30pm | Tubway, Subway, and the Terrible Goat |
Shop local finds and handmade goods such as pottery, honey, jewelry, homemade sauces, leaf prints and more.
The vendors are selling these items:
- Pies
- Collectibles
- Books
- Handcrafted Pens
- Honey
- Jewelry & Alternative Jewelry
- Nature-Inspired Jewelry
- Art & Nature Art
- Stationery
- Mosaics
- Woodwork & Wooden Crafts
- Clay Creations & Miniatures
- Skincare
- Soaps & Lotions
- Children’s Crafts
Activities with $ require additional purchase on site.
- Live Folk Music
- Local Artisan and Vendor Fair
- Hearty Outdoor Dining – $
Dine on hearty pork and bean stew, corn, caramel apples, slices of pie, popcorn and apple cider. - Dessert tent – $
- Tours of the historic Kennicott House and Redfield Estate
- Hayrides – $
- Nature walks
