Celebrate Highwood presents
The American Place Casino Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Music Schedule
2026 Music Schedule
Main Stage is sponsored by J Blanton Plumbing
Everts Park Pavilion is sponsored by American Place Casino
Friday October 2, 2026
| Stage | Time | Band |
|---|---|---|
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 5:00 - 6:45pm | ODD ROOTS- Father-daughter duo covering rock, pop, reggae, and folk hit |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 5 - 7pm | JOEY ACOPIADO- Strumming acoustic renditions of originals, blues, and beyond |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 7:30 - 10pm | BLACK DIAMOND SESSIONS- Offers a unique vibe of High Energy Danceable Funk, Rock and Blues! |
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 8 - 10 pm | ANTLER CHANDELIER- Lake County cover band mixing Queen, Weezer, Lizzo, and Dua Lipa into loud, unpredictable sets |
Saturday October 3, 2026
| Stage | Time | Band |
|---|---|---|
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 12 - 2pm | School of Rock Highwood and School of Rock Glenbrook - Student musicians of all ages learning iconic rock songs and taking them to the stage. |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 12 - 2pm | FRENCH TOAST AND JAM- A classic rock/one-hit-wonder band with an appeal to all ages |
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 2:30 - 4:30pm | ACOUSTIC JUKEBOX- Acoustic act playing rock, pop, and country favorites |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 2:30 - 4:30pm | REALITY BITES- Chicago’s 90s rock cover band. |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 5 - 7pm | ROGER THAT- California Surf, British Invasion, American Rockabilly |
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 6 - 9pm | NAVY BAND GREAT LAKES “HORIZON” ROCK BAND- High-energy pop group, playing Top 40, classic rock, Motown, and funk |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 7:30 - 10pm | DAVIDSON COUNTY- High-energy country band that covers the best of today’s country music as well as your favorite classics |
Sunday October 4, 2026
| Stage | Time | Band |
|---|---|---|
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 12 - 2pm | School of Rock Evanston and School of Rock Schaumburg - Student musicians of all ages learning iconic rock songs and taking them to the stage. |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 12 - 2pm | ISABELLA- Chicago-based singer and guitarist covering country, pop, and crowd-favorite hits |
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 2:30 - 4pm | DAN MCGUINESS- singer, songwriter, actor, and broadcaster with a powerful blue-eyed soul voice and original songs of his own |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 3 -5pm | SIX 2 SIX- Local area cover band playing anything from country to rock. |
| American Place Casino Everts Park Pavilion | 5 - 7pm | DADDY WASN'T THERE- Cousins playing request-friendly sing-along hits from the ’60s through the ’90s. |
| J. Blanton Main Stage | 6 - 8pm | MR. BLOTTO- Original jam band, mixing originals with Dead, Zeppelin, country, and reggae |