Mellody Farm's Harvest Festival Returns Oct. 24 With Food, Bourbon and Pet Parade
Vernon Hills, Ill. – September 24, 2026 -- Mellody Farm will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., mixing free daytime activities with ticketed evening food, drink and bonfire experiences across the Vernon Hills shopping center.
A shopping-center scavenger hunt anchors the day
The Mellody Farm Harvest Haul invites guests to pick up a free card at check-in and collect fall-themed stickers from participating retailers, restaurants and activities. Visitors who complete at least eight stops can redeem their card for a free fall-themed Mellody Farm item, while supplies last, and enter a prize drawing that includes a two-night stay at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, a Hydrafacial from OVME Medical Aesthetics, items from European Wax Center and a prize from SITKA Gear. The grand prize will be announced at approximately 7:30 p.m.