Ribfest Attendance Notes
Due to a major construction project along Lakeview Parkway (adjacent to Ribfest), and in light of enhanced security procedures, please review the following notes.
PARKING
- Attendees are encouraged to park at Hawthorn Mall (map below)
- Attendees with Handicap Placards are asked to check in with Officers on site to be directed to parking
- Note that businesses located along Center Drive request that vehicles do not park on their lots
PEDESTRIANS
- Walkers will be assisted in crossing Lakeview Parkway at Center Drive
- Pedestrians coming from the south are asked to cross Townline Road at Deerpath Drive
- Pedestrians walking east along Hawthorn Parkway toward Ribfest will cross to the north side of Hawthorn and walk through the Rust-Oleum Center parking lot to enter the grounds
- Note that construction has closed crossings and sidewalks at Lakeview Parkway and Townline Road, as well as at Lakeview and Hawthorn Parkways
ENTRANCE/EXIT
- The Vernon Hills Police Department and the Vernon Hills Park District have implemented enhanced security protocols similar to other Village festivals
- There is one entrance and exit to the Ribfest site, which is located at Center Drive and Lakeview Parkway
- The fest entrance/exit will be staffed by police officers supported by Blue Star Security
- Bags will be checked prior to admission
- No weapons are allowed on site
- Re-entry is allowed with a hand stamp
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Should the need arise to evacuate or shelter attendees due to inclement weather or another emergency, people will be directed to:
- Holiday Inn Express, 975 Lakeview Parkway
- Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 1100 Lakeview Parkway
- Thank you to both organizations for your support
ALL PERSONS, BAGS AND PROPERTY ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Weapons
- Coolers
- Pets
- Outside Alcohol
- Bicycles
