This fun-filled family-friendly event celebrates our small town in a BIG way! 

Our festival offers a wide variety of activities for the young and young at heart:

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Since its creation in 1970, the heart of Autumn on Parade has always been the Market. From humble beginnings of a seven-vendor market on Third Street to more than 200 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.

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A Fun Zone for the kids, located on North Fifth Street in the municipal parking lot, will feature a petting zoo, inflatables, specialty entertainment, and more. These outdoor interactive options are sure to keep the young ones happy, occupied, and engaged!

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Catch our Harvest Time Parade, which steps off on Sunday  at 1:00 p.m. sharp, & winds its way through downtown Oregon. Loaded with nonstop specialty performances, marching bands, youth groups -and a few surprises- our parade boasts of being the largest in Northern Illinois!​

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Local small businesses and not-for-profit organizations fill our Food Court. Vendors offer up everything from gyros, Chicago dogs, & Mexican cuisine, to kettle corn, cinnamon rolls, and horchata! Tempting aromas will lead you south of the square to Jefferson Street (opposite the stage). Open both Saturday & Sunday, every booth is staffed with crews whose goal is raising money to give back to the community at large, creating a win-win for all!

 

Our Entertainment HotSpot, which includes live music and a beer garden, is another Saturday Only  festival attraction with energetic performances and popular band lineups.

*This is a 21+ fenced area. An entry fee and valid ID are required.

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Remember to support the festival by purchasing a 6 pack of 60/40 tickets.

Your $5 might just buy the winning ticket!

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The Car Show (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-loving dream come true! There will be food truck(s) on site to fill the tummy and quench the thirst while walking amongst the selection of cars and tractors.

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Make your festival weekend a little more 'Creative!' with Official Festival Merch! 

Order AOP shirts and totes now, then shop in style while filling your tote with Market goods.

 All orders support our festival & ships straight to you!

See the Schedule of Events for specific event times and additional details of the festival weekend.

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Be sure to connect with us on Facebook & Instagram and share the love of Autumn on Parade!

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*** psssst … we are always looking for volunteers. Show your support by donating a few hours of your time to assist with setup, tear down, or during the event itself. Your time and skill set will be put to good use, and the contacts, resources, and friendships you receive in return, well … total bonus!!!

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