Travel back in time through the music and fun of the 1950s, 60s, 70, 80s, and 90s!

Schedule of Events

September 8, 2023

Music
Todd & The Ten Pins: 5:00-6:00 pm
Northside: 6:30-8:00 pm
The Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute): 8:30-10:15 pm

1:00-5:00pm: Kids Activities!
So much fun stuff for kids to do you'll want to bring them along!!
Activities and Times vary each day. Please check the schedules at the event.

Food and Drink!
What kind of festival would this be if we didn't have Food & Drink???
It wouldn't be the Gladstone Park Throwback Music Fest!!!

September 9, 2023

Music
Second Hand Soul Band: Noon-1:30 pm
The Stray Dogs: 2:00-3:30 pm
One of These Nights (Eagles Tribute): 4:00-5:30 pm
Southern Draw: 6:00-7:30 pm
Radio Gaga (Queen/LadyGaga Tribute): 8:00-10 pm

11:00am: Pet Costume Parade!
Bring your “Fur Babies" in Era Costume from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Prizes for best in each decade!

1:00-5:00pm: Kids Activities!
So much fun stuff for kids to do you'll want to bring them along!!
Activities and Times vary each day. Please check the schedules at the event.

Food and Drink!
What kind of festival would this be if we didn't have Food & Drink???
It wouldn't be the Gladstone Park Throwback Music Fest!!!

Classic Car Show!
The Throwback Music Fest Classic Car Show is growing with room for up to 400 cars! Cars will start lining up at 11:00am and are welcome to stay throughout the day. You won't want to miss these beautiful rides!

September 10, 2023

Music
Day Three - This is how you end a Fest!!!
Saint Patrick High School Band: 11:30am-12:30pm
One of the Boyzz: 1:00-2:30 pm
Gold Dust Dreams (Fleetwood Mac Tribute): 3:00-4:30 pm
The PriSSillas: 5:00-6:30 pm
The Gingers: 7:00-8:30 pm

1:00-5:00pm: Kids Activities!
So much fun stuff for kids to do you'll want to bring them along!!
Activities and Times vary each day. Please check the schedules at the event.

Food and Drink!
What kind of festival would this be if we didn't have Food & Drink???
It wouldn't be the Gladstone Park Throwback Music Fest!!!

11:00am - Heroes Celebration
The Gladstone Park Community supports and appreciates all the sacrifices of our military members and first responders, past and present. We take time during our weekend celebration of music, food, and fun to recognize and honor our local heroes.

12:30, 2:30 and 4:30PM: Miss Throwback Honky Tonk Sweethearts Pin-up Girls Contest!
Our contestants will grace the Throwback Music Fest stage with their Pin-up attire from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s! It's a race to the top where three of our lovely ladies will be crowned, sashed, and cashed!

Date: September 8-10, 2023

Time:
September 8, 2023 from 5:00pm to 10:30pm
September 9, 2023 from 11:00am to 10:00pm
September 10, 2023 from 11:00am to 8:30pm

Cost:
$7 Per Day
Three-day pass $15 or a two-day pass for $10
Free Parking

Location:
Gladstone Park,
6030 North Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60646.

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