Autumn on Parade

OCT. 2-3 | OREGON, IL

Join us for the 50th  Autumn on Parade festival on Oct.2-3 in scenic Oregon, Illinois. This year's theme is 'Rockin' 50 Years!'

Farmer's Market Craft Fair on the square

The heart of Autumn on Parade is its Farmer's Market and Craft Fair, located on the historic Ogle County Courthouse Square in downtown Oregon where more than 175+ craft booths surround the 127-year-old Ogle County Courthouse. The booths offer handmade, homemade and homegrown items as well as many other kinds of goodies.

On Saturday, antique tractors and classic cars will be on display at Oregon Park East, just across the Rock River. Owners of Olivers, Farmalls, and Deeres are more than willing to share the history of their tractors and visitors won’t want to miss The Focus House Car Show.

Visitors can also tour the Chana School on Saturday, also located at Park East. This unique two-room school, built 1n 1883, is celebrating its 138th birthday this year. 

On Saturday, kids and adults can take part in the Donut Eating Contest near the courthouse square where there will also be live entertainment.

On both days, the Fun Zone, located just north of the Courthouse Square, offers a place for kids to burn off some energy. Admission provides all-day use.

Hungry? Don't forget to stop by the Food Court, which includes a variety of choices from booths run by local not-for-profit organizations.

Visit the Renaissance: Olde English Faire from 9 am - 5 pm

During the first weekend in October, Stronghold transforms itself from a modern retreat and meeting facility to the site of the Olde English Faire. It's located about 2 miles north of Oregon on IL Route 2 at 1922 Illinois Rt 2 N, Oregon, IL.

Wandering players perform both onstage and off as crafters and merchants display their wares. Minstrels fill the pathways and stages with melodies while children gather in the Gremlin's Garden for stories and other children's activities. These and many more delights await you at the Olde English Faire!

Tours of the Stronghold Castle will be available.

Admission is charged for this event.

Festival Schedule

Saturday - October 2nd, 2021

8AM-5PM Farmers Market/Craft Fair (Courthouse Lawn)

8AM-5PM    Information Booth (Courthouse Square)

8AM-4PM     Auto/Tractor Shows (Park East)

8AM-3PM     Library Book Sale (300 Jefferson St)

9AM              Flag Raising Ceremony (Boy Scouts)

9AM-5PM     Food Court (Jefferson St)

10AM-3PM    Chana School Tours (Park East)

10AM-5PM     Kids Fun Zone (Coliseum Parking Lot)

11:30AM-6PM     Live Bands (Jefferson Street)

4PM-7PM     Spaghetti Supper (Oregon Fire Station)

Sunday - October 3rd, 2021

6:30AM-10:30AM   Breakfast (Oregon VFW)

6:45AM-7:45AM    5k Run/Walk Registration (Park West)

8:00AM        Fun Run/Walk (Park West)

8:30AM        5k Run (Park West)

8AM-5PM    Information Booth (Courthouse Square)

8:45AM        Flag Raising Ceremony (Girl Scouts)

9AM-5PM    Farmers Market/Craft Fair (Courthouse Lawn)

9AM-5PM    Food Court (Jefferson Street)

9AM-5PM    Kids Fun Zone (Coliseum Parking Lot)

1PM-3PM      Harvest Time Parade 

Market/Arts & Craft Show, held Saturday and Sunday on the lawn and streets

Crafter booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to5 p.m. on Sunday.

​If you love a parade, you won’t want to miss Autumn on Parade’s Harvest Time Parade, slated for Sunday, Oct. 3 in Oregon. The theme for this year’s parade is “Rockin’ 50 years”. “We chose this theme for this year’s festival to celebrate the festival’s 50th year,” said Marseyne Snow, chairman of the parade and president of AOP. In addition to local entries, the ever-popular South Shore Drill Team and the Jesse White Tumblers have been booked for this year’s parade. Awards are given for best business entry, best use of festival theme, best float, antique tractor, color guard, junior high band, senior high band, 4-H group, Scout/youth group, senior high pom pon, senior high color guard, senior high drum major, senior high drum line, queen, and best animal unit.

Fees for commercial and individual political entries are $50 for each unit.

The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and travels through downtown Oregon.

For more information, contact Snow at mareseynesnow@comcast. net or call 815-341-5559.