The Okawville Wheat Festival and Parade is a three day event held every September in Okawville, IL, at the Community Club Park. Join us for some family fun with fair rides, games, exhibits, live music, plenty of food, and a parade!

Festival Schedule:

September 13, 2024

Entries Accepted in Exhibit Hall
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Concession Stands Open
5:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Ride Wrist Bands or Single Ride Tickets
5:00 PM till Close
Fairgrounds

Music on Grounds provided by Horse Corn Cole and His Country 45's
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Bags Tournament
7:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Queen and Jr. Miss Pageant
7:00 PM
Okawville High School Gym

Outdoor Stage Entertainment - Music by Cheers Band
7:30 PM - 11:30 AM
Fairgrounds

Easy Street Entertainment
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fairgrounds - In Metal Pavilion

September 14, 2024

Entries Accepted in Exhibit Hall
7:00 - 8:30 AM
Fairgrounds

7th Annual Wheat Streak 5K
8:00 AM
Okawville High School - Parking Lot

Registration: Classic Car Show
10:00 AM
Okawville High School - Parking Lot

Kiddie Parade
11:00 AM
Main Street

Concession Stands Open
11:00 AM
Fairgrounds

Classic Car Show
12:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Young Farmers Activities
1:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Washer Tournament
1:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Balloon Artist ARBA-KID-ARBA
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Exhibit Hall Opens
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Antique Tractor Pull
2:00 PM
South of Okawville High School Parking Lot

Local Talent Show
2:00 PM
Fairgrounds - Main Stage

Ride Wrist Bands or Single Ride Tickets
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fairgrounds

Free Outdoor Music by Venedy Band
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fairgrounds - Main Stage

Bingo
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Metal Pavilion

Outdoor Stage Enterainment by the Red Jackets
7:30PM - 11:30 PM
Fairgrounds - Main Stage

September 15th, 2024

Concession Stands Open
11:00 AM
Fairgrounds

Parade
2:00 PM
Along Front St

Single Ride Tickets Only
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fairgrounds

Exhibit Hall Opens
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fairgrounds

High School Band Concert
4:00 PM
Fairgrounds - Main Stage

Bingo
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Metal Pavilion

Free Outdoor Music by Boulderdash
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fairgrounds - Main Stage

Fest Date: September 13 - 15, 2024

Location: Community Club Park - 511 S Hanover St, Okawville, IL 62271

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