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Oak Brook’s America 250

Oak Brook’s America 250 is a one-time community festival celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary on September 12, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Sports Core fields in Oak Brook, Illinois. This free event features live music from tribute bands, food from various local restaurants, children's activities, and concludes with a fireworks and drone show.

Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Oak Brook
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Oak Brook’s America 250
Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Oak Brook
Community festival Anniversary Celebration Live music

Event summary

Highlights

  • Celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary
  • Free admission and parking
  • Live music from Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute bands
  • Fireworks and drone show presented by CD Peacock
Oak Brook’s America 250 is a special community celebration marking the nation's 250th anniversary, scheduled for September 12, 2026. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the village’s Sports Core fields, located at 700 Oak Brook Road. Admission and parking are free, and village officials anticipate more than 15,000 attendees for this one-time festivity.

The festival offers a range of entertainment, including live music from a DJ and 1990s-themed tribute bands. Rearview, a Pearl Jam tribute band, is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by Funky Monks, a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A DJ will continue playing music on the Ace Hardware Stage until the grand finale.

Attendees can enjoy food from several area restaurants on site, such as Fogo de Chao, Dirty Soda Shack, Just Like Mama’s, Dippin’ Dots, Hell’s BBQ, and Rep’s Place. Children will be entertained with activities like face painting and balloon artistry. The evening will conclude with an 8:30 p.m. drone show, followed by a 25-minute fireworks presentation, both presented by CD Peacock.

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