The Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival
Name:
The Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival
Date:
September 11, 2015 - September 13, 2015
Website:
http://www.MidwestOzFest.com
Event Description:
Dorothy and her friends will be descending upon the Odyssey Fun Farm on September 11-13! The Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival has moved from its upstart in Chesterton, IN to the Odyssey Fun Farm in Tinley Park, IL, which is already becoming a fall staple in the community.
In celebration of the 76th anniversary of the classic motion picture, The Wizard of Oz, and all famous adaptations of Oz literature and cinema, the Odyssey Fun Farm invites families from all over the nation to visit and experience the Land of Oz on the Fun Farm’s very own yellow brick road. The Wizard of Oz story will come alive as guests follow the brick road that will lead them to enjoy the many other attractions the festival has to offer.
Guests can look forward to watching the Spirit of Oz costumed characters perform and interact with the kids and families, as well as be enlightened by the intriguing presentations of our four special guest speakers. Jonh Fricke an award-winning author and historian will be speaking , along with national film critic Ryan Jay, Oz author Roger Baum, the great grandson to L. Frank Baum. Mary Ellen St. Aubin will also be presenting on her husband’s role as a munchkin in the original film in the speaker tent.
The Odyssey Fun Farm’s annual Corn Maize will be Wizard of Oz-themed and included in the admission during the festival. Oz enthusiasts will enjoy a special surprise is inside the maize; an Oz-themed game for guests to play. The festival will also be hosting a petting zoo, inflatables, including a giant pillow, hay rides, as well as various contests that include a coloring competition in our craft tent, as well as a pie-eating event on the outdoor stage.
Each day of the festival will have something special, be sure to wear your costume on Saturday, September 12th as we will be attempting to break a world record of the largest gathering of people dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz.
Don’t forget to pick up a souvenir from the festival by stopping by the many craft and business vendor booths spread out among the festival. There is still time to become a vendor at the festival, just go on our website to get the application and send it in.
Check out our website at www.MidwestOzFest.com for more information and like our Facebook page for festival updates.