Midwest Wizard Of Oz Festival In Tinley Park, Illinois Is A Midwest Oz Fest

If you’re a fan of the Wizard of Oz, there’s an event taking place in Tinley Park, Illinois that will be your cup of tea. This Midwest Oz fest is one of the most popular themed fairs in America and now is every Illinoisans’ chance to visit. Dress up as your favorite character for this wonderful event. Scroll on for more details.

Taking place at Odyssey Fun Farm between September 21-22, 2019, the Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival is an annual event that is happening in northeast Illinois this year.

This annual event has been going on since 1982 and was traditionally held in Chesterton, Indiana though this will be the first year it is held in the Land of Lincoln.

Each year, about 30,000 people are attracted to this Midwest Oz Fest, which features special guests, live entertainment, and vendors.

There will be many characters in costume walking throughout the fest and guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character as well. Contests will be held for the best costume.

Food, crafts, shows, games, a petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, mazes, and much more make this an event you can enjoy all day long.

One of the biggest festivals in the nation, this Midwest Oz fest is a true sight to see and is truly worth a road trip from any part of the nation to visit.

Admission to the festival is $12 per day or $18 for a two-day pass. Babies under one year of age will be admitted for free, and tickets can be purchased in advance online.

Get more details about the Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this Midwest Oz Fest, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

Address: 19111 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477

For more Wizard of Oz fun, check out Oz Park in Chicago, Illinois here.

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