FAQ

GA Tickets provide access to festival grounds, including music performances, interactive entertainment, general vendor areas, carnival rides & games and beer tent.

Children 12 and under are free in GA when accompanied by a paying adult. This does not apply to VIP —children must have a ticket to enter these areas. Strollers are welcome.

Friday, July 3rd - 2pm -11pm

Fireworks Located @ Tinley Pk Country Fest @ 80th Avenue Metra Station

Saturday, 4th of July - 12pm - 11pm

Fireworks Located @ McCarthy Park Visible from Tinley Park Country Fest

Sunday, July 5th - 12pm -8pm

Fireworks, carnival rides & games, Magicians, House of Music Instrument tent, family bingo, balloon animals, stilt walkers, face painting, craft & merchandise vendors

Tinley Park residents are Free on Saturday, July 4th and ½ price on Friday the 3rd and Sunday the 5th. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Children under 12 are Free and must enter with an adult with a valid Id

Outside food and drinks are not permitted, with the exception of medically necessary items. Guests with food allergies are permitted to bring in outside food as long as it fits within the allotted bag size (10” x 6” x 2“ or under). Please just let security know that you have an allergy and show them medical documentation if verification is needed

Cash, & Card, Apple Pay, Zelle and Venmo are accepted at the gate Vandors will accept cash & card and some but not all will accept Apple pay

In addition to alcoholic beverages, we offer a variety of non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks throughout the festival grounds.

ALL bags must be 10” x 6” x 2“ or under, with the exception of breast pumps and medical bags.

Allowed :

• Small clutches
• Blankets
• Medical bags
• Diaper bags
• Strollers
• Cameras (basic point-and-shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses or accessories
• Sunscreen (3.4 ounces or less)

Prohibited :

• Metal or glass water bottles and camelbacks
• Coolers
• Outside food and drink
• Lawn/folding chairs
• Aerosol containers
• Professional cameras/audio/recording equipment
• Drones and remote-controlled devices
• Glass containers
• Weapons, fireworks, explosives
• Illegal substances
• Airhorns
• Umbrellas
• Flag poles
• Laser pointers
• Pets (except service animals)
• Skateboards, scooters, bikes, motorized vehicles
• Tents or shade structures
• Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors or solicitation materials
• Wallet/bike chains over 12” long
• Costumes or masks (excluding medical/safety)
• Clothing or signage with offensive or vulgar language or blocks attendees’ view
• Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate

Yes! Strollers are welcome. Please be mindful of crowd flow and avoid blocking walkways or exits.

Yes — medical bags, like diaper bags, are permitted. All bags are subject to security screening upon entry.

Yes— don’t forget to pack your poncho!

Tinley Park Country Fest prioritizes the safety and security of all attendees. We collaborate closely with the Village of Tinley Park Police & Fire Departments, along with private security partners, to achieve this.

Security measures include comprehensive screening and metal detectors at all festival entrances, and all individuals and belongings will be subject to screening upon entry. Non-compliance may result in denied entry or removal from the event. You can view our full safety policy HERE.

Yes. First aid will be located near the main entrance, on the south side of the street of Madison. Look for signage or ask security for assistance.

Tinley Park Country Fest is proud to be a fully ADA-accessible event. We’ve partnered with the The Village of Tinley PArk to ensure that festival grounds, restrooms, entrances, and key areas—including food vendors and viewing zones—are accessible to all guests.

If you have any specific questions or concerns, please visit Guest Services (located directly after the main festival entrance) or contact us in advance at familyfestivalsinc@gmail.com