Folks will be “Fallin’ for Oregon” on October 1st and 2nd at the 51st annual Autumn Parade! This fun-filled family-friendly event celebrates our small town in a BIG way!

Our 2022 festival offers a wide variety of activities for the young and young at heart. Our Schedule of Events will reflect times and additional details as we approach the festival weekend!

Since its creation in 1970, the heart of Autumn on Parade has always been the Farmers and Crafters Market. From humble beginnings of a seven-vendor market on Third Street to an average of 180 booths now located on and surrounding the Ogle County Courthouse Square, one detail has remained steadfast: our vendors sell homegrown, handmade, homemade items. A stroll through the market will reveal a wide variety of shopping options ranging from children’s clothing, fashion accessories, casual wear, and quilts, to bittersweet, baked goods, produce, soap, jewelry, home décor, and unique artisan items.

A Fun Zone for the kids, located on Fifth Street behind the coliseum, will feature Miller’s Petting Zoo, inflatables, specialty entertainment, and more. These outdoor interactive options are sure to keep the young ones happy, occupied, and engaged!

Local not-for-profit organizations, as well as a few small businesses from the area that support one, offer up everything from pork chop sandwiches, Mexican cuisine, and stuffed baked potatoes, to hotdogs, brats, burgers, kettle corn, and more! Tempting aromas will lead you south of the square to Jefferson Street (opposite the stage). Most are open both days from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Every booth is staffed with volunteers whose goal is to raise money to give back to the community at large, creating a win-win for all!

An Auto Classic (coordinated by Focus House, Rochelle) and an Antique Tractor Show (brought to you by longtime local farming families) are two of our Saturday Only special features held just across the Rock River at Oregon Park East. It’s a Vintage Automobile, Farmalls and Olivers, John Deere's loving dream come true!

Chana School, the centerpiece of this Park East scenic setting, is a historic completely restored two-room schoolhouse, which is also open for touring on Saturday Only. Food is available on site. After last year’s success and being strongly encouraged by public input, we’ve decided to continue the Entertainment Stage and Beer Garden on Saturday. Music begins at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for information on performers and bands. A huge thank you to “Tipsy Hog” for managing the beverages end of this portion. This is a 21 or older fenced area. An entry fee and ID are required. ​

Chana School, the centerpiece of this Park East scenic setting, is a historic completely restored two-room schoolhouse, which is also open for touring on Saturday Only. Food is available on site. After last year’s success and being strongly encouraged by public input, we’ve decided to continue the Entertainment Stage and Beer Garden on Saturday. Music begins at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for information on performers and bands. A huge thank you to “Tipsy Hog” for managing the beverages end of this portion. This is a 21 or older fenced area. An entry fee and ID are required. ​

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10-02-2022, 07:00 am - 10:00 am