10/24/2026
Casket races, trick or treat on Madison Street & College Football.
Come by and have lunch after the races. We’ll be passing out candy for the kids and pouring pints for the adults.
Tented patio open at 11. Both bars open plenty of room for groups. 🎃🍺🏈
Who’s ready for the 14th Annual Forest Park Casket Races? 👻
Get in the “spirit” and join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, at Beloit & Madison for a frightfully good time!
Cheer on the teams as they race for trophies—including the most frightfully funny casket, creepiest casket and the team that finishes “dead last.”
Races start at 11 AM, but come early for the fun!
• 9–9:30 AM: Team check-in
• 9:30 AM: Vendors, food & fun
• 9:30–10 AM: Team rules & format review
• 10:30 AM: Parade of Caskets
• 11 AM: Races begin; trophies awarded after the final heat
• Before the final four heats: Kids & pets costume parade
• 12:30–2:30 PM: Trick-or-Treat on Madison Street
A huge thank-you to our sponsors for making this Forest Park tradition possible!
Grim Reaper Sponsors: CAST Water Safety Foundation, SBC Waste Solutions Inc. and Jacknow Construction
Undertaker Sponsor: Riveredge Hospital
Coroner Sponsors: Mark P Hanson - State Farm Insurance Agent, The Brown Cow, Park District of Forest Park, FatDuck Tavern & Grill, Our Planet Automotive Services Inc, Kiwanis Club Of Forest Park, Burke Beverage, Inc., The Gillian Group - BHHS Chicago, O'Sullivan's Public House and Spotless Carwash
In-Kind Coroner Sponsor: Inkyourwear
DJ Sponsors: April Baker Homes, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and Grand Appliance and TV
Hay Sponsors: Bethany Brown DeCaspers, Forest Park Bakery and Rejuvae Aesthetics & Wellness, PLLC
Come for the races. Stay for the treats! 🎃
