The annual Autumn on Parade festival will fill downtown Oregon with artisans, food vendors, classic cars, and family fun on Oct. 4 and 5, 2025.

The 2025 theme, “Carving Creativity,” invites parade participants to decorate their entries in imaginative ways that reflect this year’s spirit.

New to the festival? Visit autumnonparade.com for details, follow the event on social media, and invite friends to join the largest parade and festival in northern Illinois.

Festival highlights include:

• A unique artisan market
• A Fun Zone featuring a live petting zoo
• A food court offering a variety of tastes
• Stronghold’s Olde English Faire
• Car and tractor shows
• Live music at the HotSpot
• The Harvest Time parade

Support the festival by purchasing tickets for the 60/40 raffle and official Autumn on Parade merchandise.

Honoring community champions

• This year’s Unit of Honor is the Rock River Center, celebrating 50 years of service. Since 1975, the Center has provided vital outreach and support services to older adults, including assistance with government programs, Medicare, prescription benefits, tax preparation, homemaking, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and volunteer opportunities.
• Guests of Honor Mark Gale and Kevin Wiegmann are recognized for their unwavering dedication and energy in supporting Autumn on Parade and the broader community.