Bean Bag Tournament

Saturday, September 5th: 10:00 am

North Park -1 block east of County Line Road on Washington Ave.

  • Entry Fee:  $10 per Person (must be 16 or older to participate)
    • Pre-registration available through Scoreholio
    • Day-of registration available prior to the start of the tournament
    • Payment will be collected day-of prior to start of the tournament
  • Tournament is a Blind Draw, Double Elimination Format
  • Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Finishers
  • Pre-registration is requested and preferred
  • Tournament to start PROMPTLY at 10:30 a.m.
  • Practice from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Bike & Wagon Parade

Saturday, September 5th: 11:00am

Bring Your Own Bike or Wagon – Use Our Decorations!

  • Free registration
  • Donations are accepted
  • Decoration Station opens at 10:30am

Craft Show

Saturday, September 5th: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm 

Maple Park Fun Fest Craft and Vendor Show is a 1-day event, occurring on Saturday August 31st

  • Participation fee is $30
  • Applications and fees must be received by August 21st
  • Any applications and fees received after August 21st will be assessed a $10 late fee
  • All booths will be located on Pleasant Street south of Main Street

Food & Beverage

  • Bootleggers Bar Grill and Pizza
  • Cream King
  • HD Rockers
  • Headons
  • Lodi Tap House
  • Nina’s Tacos
  • Soul Loco
  • The Pub Maple Park

Maple Park’s Ross Dueringer Car Show

Sunday, September 6th: 8am – 3pm

  • Registration Fee: Pre-registrants $15.00 or $20.00 at the event
  • Pre-Registrations accepted through August 21st
  • Registration at the event from 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • Spectators Free
  • Car Clubs Welcome & Encouraged!
  • Award categories for 2026:
    • Top 15 Awards
    • American Legion Award
    • First Responders Award
    • Waubonsee’s Pick
    • Kids Choice
    • Ross Dueringer Legacy Award
      • Awards announced at 2:30pm

Parade

Saturday, September 5th: 5:15pm

  • Classic cars, marching bands, local favorites, and floats strut their stuff in the fabulous Fun Fest Parade
  • The streets are lined with people waiting for the show
  • Parade is held rain or shine
  • Check-in begins at 3:30pm at E. Dekalb & E Ashton Streets

Romp In The Park

Saturday, September 5th: 5K at 8:00 am & 2 mile walk at 8:05 am

5K Run · 2 Mile Walk/Run

  • Entry Fee……………… By 8/29 • Race Day
  • 5K Run…………………. $20.00 • $25.00
  • 2 mile Walk/Run……. $15.00 • $20.00

Age Groups: SK- Under 15, 15-18, 19-25, 26-35, 36-50, 51-60, 61-70,71+

Awards: T-shirts for the first 100 registrants and ribbons for all participants!

Timing: Overseen by Bob Telfer. Water Stations will be available along the route.

Registration: To register, complete and return the signed form by Saturday, August 29th. Race day registration will be available.

Toilet Bowl Race

Saturday, September 5th: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Main Street in front of the American Legion

  • Blind Draw Bracket Heat Races
    • # of Races depends on # of Team
  • Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Finishers & Most Creative Team!
  • Free entry! All Teams Must Pre-Register to Compete!

Performer Information

If you are interested in performing, please contact mapleparkfunfest@yahoo.com for consideration.