If you want festival listings for specific areas of Illinois, I currently have a listing for the greater Chicago area. It's just $5 to try an order of these deep fried balls, so you've got nothing to lose! More Info. Turkey Testical Festival is a great event.adds larger tent for celebration! Learn how to do Dutch dance, make some wooden shoes, and eat some delicious Dutch food. Welcome to Illinois most comprehensive festival guide where you can find all of the music festivals, food festivals, wine and beer festivals, cultural festivals, art festivals, weird festivals, Oktoberfests and more in such cities as Chicago, Decatur, Peoria, Effingham, Rockford, Edwardsville and everywhere in-between. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Live Music. We're sorry, hotels cannot be booked for more than 30 days. Tug Fest is a giant tug-of-war between Illinois and Iowaright across the Mississippi River. EN RU CN DE ES. About The Ball Room Get a Quote. Typical interior of a pub,,,,wood floors and country tyoe interior. This means that the date is unconfirmed. They have an extensive menu and daily specials. Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner for St. Patrick's Day that can't be topped! Holy Crap Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For $60, guests can purchase a VIP ticket that comes with added perks. Known for it's annual Turkey Testicle Festival held each year the day before Thanksgiving, it Holy Crap Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to Illinois' most comprehensive festival guide where you can find all of the music festivals, food festivals, wine and beer festivals, cultural festivals, art festivals, weird festivals, Oktoberfests and more in such cities as Chicago, Decatur, Peoria, Effingham, Rockford, Edwardsville and everywhere in-between. 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Moved to Huntley a little over a month ago and Parkside was on our list to give a try. If youve ever been to this strange fall festival, wed love to hear from you. 3 - 7 PM Pure Drive. Locals cant get enough of this traditional pre-Thanksgiving event that features a unique treat not everyone is brave enough to try. 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The local pub plans to have 1,200 pounds of turkey nuts available for sale as well as . This is one of the biggest outdoor food festivals in the world, and a wide range of food-based vendors offer samples of their very best produce and . Since 1983, the Thanksgiving city of Huntley, Illinois, has been hosting its famous annual Turkey Testicle Festival. Nice location with a large courtyard. This guide does NOT include county/animal fairs, conventions/expos or events lacking the 3 essentials of a festival (food, vendors and entertainment). Anyone on or off Facebook. Address: 11721 Main Street Huntley IL 60142 Phone:+1 847-669-8496 Website: Visit Website Images What's Happening Near Huntley 22 Feb Joe Bonamassa Live at the Peoria Civic Center Joe Bonamassa is one of today's top live performers. Feel free to contact me if you have a question about your event. We're Starting Earlier this year for more Fun @ 1PM! HUNTLEY, IL Tickets are now available for this year's turkey testicle festival at Parkside Pub in Huntley. Lotsa beer and turkey testicles served. Great shaded spot to have a somewhat early lunch. During the event, chefs deep-fry more than 1,200 pounds (550 kg) of turkey testicles and serve them to the public at several locations in the Parkside Pub. Thank you! Everyone is laid back, the food is decent and the beer is cold. Perfect for a bite after the farmers market! Here is what you need to know if you go: Where: Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main Street in Huntley. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Eating one is a must :) The people are all very friendly and having a good time. Taste of Chicago is a scrumptious sensation for your taste buds. The Ball room. 40 years is a long time. Directly across from the beautiful Square on Main Street, it's a not to be missed treat! My. Great reputation! It will take place the day before this all-American holiday on November 21, 2018, but only the brave will make an appearance. Large chunks of white meat, veggies and rice. 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Great place to celebrate occasions outdoorsgreat food! It is held outside under a HUGE tent, 4 live bands play through out the day and evening. - Follow Upload Fan Image Report Image Plan Your Festival Official Ticket Site Get Tickets Airbnbs & Hotels Book Room RVs & Campers Book an RV About This Festival WHEN: June 3rd, 10 AM - 7 PM. 17jun11:00 am 11:00 pm Annual Testicle Festival Round the Bend Steakhouse. I was absolutely amazed at how organized this festival was but I guess after 35 years of having it, all boo boos should be ironed out. 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Extensive outdoor patio and bar. Email. Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Great River Tug Fest. The most unique fall festival in Illinois is the Turkey Testicle Festival, which has been a pre-Thanksgiving tradition for more than 35 years. Sandwich was very large and half is in fridge for lunch tomorrow. Alternatively, you may use. Before we get too far along, it's important to note that this event doesn't take itself too seriously. An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. Parkside Pub. 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Sign up. A testicle festival is an event held at several small towns where the featured activity is the consumption of animal testicles usually battered and. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Better yet, see us in person! I love their Rueben sandwich..best in town I think.The french fries are good also. When: 11 a.m. Wednesday until midnight. Make sure you check out the giant windmill! These guests will receive a SWAG bag as well as exclusive access to some restrooms and bartenders. Found out it was taco Tuesday with them going for $2/each. 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