September 14 | 12 PM - 10 PM
Decades
Revel in nostalgia and dance through the Decades, rain or shine!
The Lot | 525 Central Ave. | Downtown Highland Park
Decades
We are turning back the clock and bringing the ultimate musical throwback experience to downtown Highland Park with Decades. The Lot’s newest food and music festival will feature fantastic headlining entertainers performing iconic hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s; bringing together decades of music fans!
Travel back in time to experience the groovy sounds, rad tastes, and cool trends from these three decades through a selection of live performances and food and beverage vendors. An interactive “Decades of Music” trail throughout downtown Highland Park businesses adds an element of adventure to this event. Plus, stick around after sundown for a totally tubular Decades-themed drone show!
Lineup
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Decades commences with Chicago-based Four Man Band’s rock and pop covers of iconic sounds from Aerosmith, Police, Queen, and more.
3:00 PM – 4:45 PM: Up next is 7th Heaven, known for their three-time #1 spot on the Midwest Billboard Charts. Their original pop, rock, and dance songs are not to be missed!
5:00 PM: Soul2Sole’s award-winning Phenom all-boys dance team showcases a Decades-inspired routine
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Get a groove on with funk and disco tribute band, The Disco Circus! Once this circus takes the stage, the crowd will be transported back to the 7os with hits from the Bee Gees, ABBA, Donna Summer, and more.
7:45 PM: $500 restaurant gift certificate winner announced
8:00 PM: Experience a Highland Park-themed drone shone
8:15 PM – 10:00 PM: Decades will conclude with The 1985; the ultimate 1980s music tribute experience. Performing classics from Journey, Bon Jovi, Madonna, and others, get ready to party like its 1985.
Restaurants
Decades of Music Trail
Once you’ve collected seven stamps in a row, redeem your card back at The Lot before 9:30 PM to receive a $10 coupon which can be used at any of the participating on-site restaurants vendors during the event. Plus, all cards redeemed prior to 7:30 PM will be entered into a drawing: one lucky winner will WIN a $500 gift certificate to the participating restaurant vendor of their choice. The drawing will be announced onstage stage at 7:45 PM (guest must be present to win).
*Most Highland Park businesses close by 5 PM. Please review the operating hours of the businesses you plan to visit by clicking on their links below. While the main event at The Lot does not officially start until 12 PM, you can get a head start on the Trail as early as 10 AM.
Our interactive Decades of Music Trail adds an element of adventure to this event! Start by visiting Rock N’ Rags (613 Central Ave) as early as 10 AM to pick up a bingo card, then take it with you through the trail of participating downtown Highland Park businesses to collect a stamp at each one.*
Participating Businesses:
Albion Highland Park
1850 Green Bay Rd.
The Bar Method Highland Park
600 Central Ave., Suite 127
Blue Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
1910 First St., Suite N
Diana Gran Portraits
474 Central Ave.
Gearhead Outfitters
621 Central Ave.
Harmony Coffee Bar
610 Central Ave., Suite 155
HP Tops
667 Central Ave., Suite 5
Lynfred Winery
1823 St. Johns Ave.
My Best Friend’s Closet
1780 Green Bay Rd.
My Sister’s Circus
599 Elm Pl.
Nic+Zoe
647 Central Ave.
Norton’s Restaurant
1905 Sheridan Rd.
Once Upon a Bagel
1888 First St.
Prompt Med Urgent Care
1849 Green Bay Rd., Suite 171
Card Pick Up Location:
Rock N Rags | 613 Central Ave
Rock N Rags (Pickup Location)
613 Central Ave.
ROSS’s Highland Park
625 Central Ave.
Secret World Books
1774 Second St.
Style Shack
1839 Second St.
Sunflower Boutique
1882 Sheridan Rd.
Wayfarer Theaters
1850 Second St.
YogaSix Highland Park
610 Central Ave., Suite 173
