Patch’s Guide to the 2012 Orland Days

June in Orland Park means a little more than an official start to summer.

It is time again for Orland Days, the four-day festival that brings people together for food, rides and fun, all assembled and put on by the Orland Park Lions Club.

The festival will be held again at the north lot Wednesday through Sunday.

The fest will only be open to those invited daytime Thursday for the Norm Meyer Day, but will open publically at 5 p.m.

Here is what will be available during the fest:

Food

– Pizza, Italian beef, meatball sandwiches

RS Concessions – Italian ice, funnel cakes, chicken strips, nachos, pretzels, deep fried candy (Twinkies, Snickers)

– Subs, philly cheesesteaks & Tasty Cakes (New Jersey dessert, similar to Hostess products)

Pelican Harry’s – Pulled pork, Italian sausage kabobs, homemade chips

NuVibe – Smoothies

Music

Performances will be held in the beer tent all weekend.

Wed.-Thurs.: Live DJ

Friday:

• Hat Guys
• Dueling Pianos

Saturday:

• Big Dog Mercer Band
• One Foot in the Groove
• Fortunate Sons
• Infinity

(music starts at 1 p.m.)

Sunday:

• Brothers in Arms
• McCarthy Road
• Libido Funk Circus
• 16 Candles

(music starts at 1 p.m.)

Parade

The will be held Sunday, June 3 at 1 p.m.

The route goes from Orland Junior High, down West Avenue and then west on 153rd Street to the Orland Days grounds near the 153rd Street Metra Station.

Look for Patch staff during the parade who will be handing out prizes.

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Rides

Carnival rides and games will be available for people young and old, short and tall. See our galleries and attached pictures from last year for examples of rides.

Hours

• 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
• 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday*
• Noon-11 p.m. Saturday*
• Noon-10 p.m. Sunday

*The beer tent will remain open until midnight.

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