THE FOLLOWING IS A CITY OF DANVILLE RELEASE
Danville, September 8, 2025 – This year marks the City of Danville’s 50th Anniversary of the Vermilion River Fall Festival; a golden milestone for one of our community’s most beloved traditions. Join us in the heart of Ellsworth Park from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21 for a weekend full of crisp air, cozy vibes, and unforgettable moments with friends and family.
Enjoy local vendors, seasonal shopping, pumpkin and mum sales, kids’ inflatables, food trucks, live entertainment, and so much more. Whether you’re here for the music, the food, or the fall traditions, there’s something for everyone to love!
This year’s festival will be brimming with caramel apples, painted pumpkins, comfort foods, and bold new bites from food trucks. Local makers and boutiques will be out in full force, offering unique seasonal finds. After shopping and snacking, kick back on a hay bale, soak in the sunset, and create core memories that will last a lifetime.
Grab your flannel, rally your people, and join us for a fall fest to remember!
Festival Schedule:
Friday, September 19 | 12 PM – 8 PM
12 PM: Festival opens – ALL DAY vendors, food trucks, pumpkins & mums, inflatables, Fall
Basket Auction silent bidding begins at check-in building.
3 – 5:30 PM: Live music
3 – 8 PM: Fatman’s Beer Tent
5 PM: $10 Tethered Balloon Rides
5:30 – 8 PM: Live music by Bordertown & Co.
8 PM: Festival closes
Saturday, September 20 | 10 AM – 8 PM
9 AM: Free yoga on the lawn with Eilis Nicholson
10 AM: Festival opens – ALL DAY vendors, food trucks, pumpkins & mums, inflatables, and
pony rides.
12 – 1 PM: Fall Basket Auction LIVE
2 – 4 PM: Live music by In Bloom
2 – 8 PM: Fatman’s Beer Tent
5 PM: $10 Tethered Balloon Rides
5 – 7:30 PM: Evening live music performance
8 PM: Festival closes
8:15 PM: Moonlight Movie on the Lawn – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Sunday, September 21 | 10 AM – 3 PM
10 AM: Festival opens – ALL DAY vendors, food trucks, pumpkins & mums, inflatables &
kids’ activities.
12 – 2 PM: Live music
3 PM: Festival closes
Festival Hours:
Friday, September 19 – 12 PM to 8 PM
Saturday, September 20 – 10 AM to 8 PM
Sunday, September 21 – 10 AM to 3 PM
