Harvest Fest 2025

Wildwood Residents- We HIGHLY encourage walking for all Wildwood residents as Harvest Fest has seen significant growth every year and typically brings about 1,000 attendees, both resident and non-resident. Wildwood residents who choose to park at a Wildwood Park District park parking lot must have a current Wildwood Park District parking sticker properly displayed on their windshield. Vehicles that are parked in a Wildwood Park District park parking lot without a current Wildwood Park District resident parking sticker, are improperly parked on a right-of-way (street parking), or that are blocking a fire hydrant, mailbox, driveway, etc. are subject to towing.

Non-Residents- Per Wildwood Park District ordinance, parking in a Wildwood Park District park parking lot is for Wildwood residents only and requires a current Wildwood Park District resident parking sticker properly displayed in their windshield. Parking for non-residents is located at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (33428 N. Sears Blvd., Wildwood, IL 60030) or in the grass at Willow Point Park (33666 N. Cove Rd., Wildwood, IL 60030). See details below. Vehicles that are parked in a Wildwood Park District park parking lot without a current Wildwood Park District resident parking sticker, are improperly parked on a right-of-way (street parking), or that are blocking a fire hydrant, mailbox, driveway, etc. are subject to towing.

On-Site Parking

• General Parking- there will be no general parking at Rule Park where the event takes place as all of Rule Park is closed to vehicle traffic and the parking lot is used for the festival's food area.
• ADA Parking: there will be 10 ADA designated parking spaces located at the Rule Park entrance on Sears Blvd. ADA drop-off is also available at the Rule Park entrance on Sears Blvd.

Off-Site Parking

Additional ADA and General Parking is available at the following locations:

• Willow Point Park (33666 N. Cove Rd., Wildwood, IL 60030)
  • Paved parking lot (for Wildwood Park District residents only)- 32 total parking spaces and an additional 2 ADA parking spaces.
  • Grass where the baseball field is located. For residents and non-residents.
  • A shuttle bus (wheelchair accessible) will be running a continuous loop from 12-6pm between Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Rule Park, and Willow Point Park.
  • If you prefer to walk or do not wish to wait for the shuttle, follow directional signage or ask a parking attendant how to make your way to the festival.
  • The entrance to a paved ADA path is located in the cul-de-sac of Woodland Terrace adjacent to Willow Point Park that leads to the festival.
  • No overnight parking.
• Pebble Beach Park (33666 N. Cove Rd., Wildwood, IL 60030)- *FOR WILDWOOD PARK DISTRICT RESIDENTS WITH CURRENT RESIDENT PARKING STICKER ONLY*
  • Paved parking lot (10 total parking spaces and an additional 1 ADA parking space).
  • Once parked at Pebble Beach Park, walk south down Sears Blvd. until you reach the festival. You may also walk to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church adjacent to Pebble Beach Park to catch the shuttle.
  • No overnight parking.
• Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (33428 N. Sears Blvd., Wildwood, IL 60030)
  • Parking is for both residents and non-residents and is available on a first-come first-served basis. Please only park in the marked designated parking spaces, as vehicles who are parked outside of designated parking spaces are subject to towing.
  • A shuttle bus (wheelchair accessible) will be running a continuous loop from 12-6pm between Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Rule Park, and Willow Point Park.
  • If you prefer to walk or do not wish to wait for the shuttle, walk south on Sears Blvd. until you reach the festival.
  • No overnight parking.

• Event is rain or shine so please dress accordingly.
• Bring lawn chairs, sun screen, bug spray, and cash/card for food, beverages, and tickets.
• Friendly dogs are allowed, however, they must remain leashed and with their owner at all times. Please make sure to clean up after your pet. A Mutt Mitt dispenser is located near the Rule Park exit to Rule Ct.
• No motorized vehicles (including but not limited to golf carts, four wheelers, dirt bikes, mopeds/scooters) will be allowed in Rule Park during the event, with the exception of emergency vehicles, Wildwood Park District vehicles, and vendor vehicles who have received prior approval. This, of course, does not apply to ADA mobility devices.
• Outside alcohol of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• No firearms allowed.

• Fire or Electrical Related Hazard: the event rally point for safety will be at the Main Stage Tent located at the north-central side of the park and Rule House.
• Active Threat/Acts of Violence: the event rally point is Willow Point Park pavilion as primary location. If unsafe, secondary rally point is Pebble Beach Park playground.
• Severe Weather: The Wildwood Park District staff and volunteers will closely monitor the weather in the days leading up to and on the day of the event. Due to the small size of the Wildwood Park District's office/Rule House, it will not serve as an adequate tornado shelter for all patrons. If deemed necessary for the safety of our staff, volunteers, and patrons, we will postpone or cancel the event ahead of time or do our best to give sufficient warning so that people can leave the premises and safely get home. In the event of lighting/thunder, we will have to suspend all activities outdoors based off of 30 minutes of no further lighting/thunder after the last lighting/thunder is observed/heard. Announcements will be communicated from the main stage as well as on our website and social media. If it is a sudden weather situation, please find low ground without trees. Staff and volunteers will take shelter in the interior bathrooms in the Oak Room of Rule House.