Ridgeville Park Hosts Fourth Annual Flannel Fest

The Friday evening event at Ridgeville Park featured live music, local breweries and patio games for adults 21 and over.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Other — General

Ridgeville Park Hosts Fourth Annual Flannel Fest

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Would you attend a local park district festival like Flannel Fest this fall?

Ridgeville Park District held its Fourth Annual Flannel Fest on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Ridgeville Park. The event featured a live performance by singer/songwriter Pierce Crask and pours from three local breweries.

Why it matters

The event reflects the park district's ongoing work with the Ridgeville Foundation and the City of Evanston to host arts, cultural and community programming. It offers residents a recurring fall gathering centered on local businesses and community spaces.

Admission was $25 and included brewery pours from Sketchbook, Double Clutch and Saint Errant. Attendance totals for the fourth annual event were not reported, and it is unclear how the turnout compares with earlier years.

The players

Pierce Crask

Pierce Crask is a singer and songwriter who performed live at the Flannel Fest.

Ridgeville Foundation

The Ridgeville Foundation partners with the Ridgeville Park District and the City of Evanston to host arts, cultural and community events.

The details

Attendees gathered around bonfires and patio heaters on park grounds for patio games, raffles and parting gifts. Pizza, wine and non-alcoholic beverages were sold by Firehouse Grill, and the event was restricted to adults 21 and over.

Friday, November 6, 2026: Fourth Annual Flannel Fest held at Ridgeville Park

Culture Shift

The Flannel Fest is one of the arts and community events that the Ridgeville Foundation and the City of Evanston co-host, extending a local pattern of partnered programming. Its recurring fourth-year format suggests a regular seasonal tradition built around brewery and music offerings.

Tickets were $25 and included brewery pours, with childcare available for $10 per child, ages 5 and up. The event was limited to adults 21 and over, so families with younger children could only attend if childcare was arranged.

The takeaway

Community events built on partnerships between local foundations and city governments can offer affordable, recurring entertainment. Residents interested in similar gatherings can check park district calendars for future seasonal programming.