Flannel Fest transforms West Side Park into a community hub of fall festivities. Prepare for the excitement of mustache contests, daring hot pepper eating challenges, and so much more! It’s a day filled with live lumberjack shows, local music, free games, hayrack rides, inflatables, and ice-cold beer to quench your thirst!

Get your mustaches and beards ready for the Flannel Fest Mustache Contest! Whether home grown or crafted, show off your facial hair in this fun competition. People of all ages are encouraged to enter!

Schedule of Events:

09:00am - 10:15am: On-site registration
10:30am - 11:00am: Lumberjack Dash
11:00am - 12:30pm: Event Begins and Live Music
12:30pm - 01:00pm: Lumberjack Show
01:00pm - 02:00pm: Hot Pepper Contest
02:00pm - 02:30pm: Lumberjack Show
02:30pm - 03:30pm: Live Music
03:30pm - 04:30pm: Mustache Contest
04:30pm - 05:00pm: Lumberjack Show

Band Schedule

11:00am - 12:30pm: Kickflip!
02:30pm - 03:30pm: Hootenanny (Clayton Burke Band)

Activities

-Pumpkin Smashing (while pumpkins last)
-Hayrack Rides
-Yard Games
-Face Painting
-Bubbles
-Balloons
-Character Drawing
-Inflatables
-Market Area

Date: October 12, 2024

Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Location: West Side Park in Champaign Park District

400 W University Ave

Champaign IL

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