Special Events

Save the Date for the Clarkson Cookout!

Saturday, September 6th

Live Music • Fireworks • Kids Activities • Food & Drinks • Steve Soler Rib Contest

Join family and friends for the Clarkson Cookout at Clarkson Park on Saturday, September 6.

Live music featuring Vital Signs at 4:30PM and Ginger Road at 7PM.

Fireworks at dusk
Kids activities include a bounce house, balloonist and airbrush tattoos from 4:00–7:00PM.
Stormy’s Tavern & Grille food and beverages sold at the Mabie Family Pavilion
Kona Ice (percentage of sales donated to the Northfield Parks Foundation)

Many thanks to the Clarkson Cookout Sponsors:

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Steve Soler Northfield Rib Contest

Bragging rights & trophies to the top 3 entries!

Local grillers are invited to enter the Steve Soler Rib Contest judged by Hofherr Meat Co. All registrations will be taken at the event only. To participate, come to the Park District tent from 3:00PM to 5:30PM. Registration is free but you must register by 5:30PM at which time registration closes. All rib entries are due to the judging table inside Clarkson Lodge by 6:15PM SHARP. Ribs that come in after these times will not be judged. Winners will be announced at around 7:00PM

Contest Info

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Friday September 5 Set Up Info

Clarkson Park picnic tables will be available on a first come/first serve basis starting at 3:00PM on Friday, September 5. Any items placed on tables or on the lawn before that time will be moved to the east side of Clarkson Lodge. Roping off an area is not permitted. Important: No vehicles are allowed to enter Clarkson Park without permission. Contact the Park District for details on obtaining a permit.

Set Up Info
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2025 Market & Music

Market | Concert | Kids Entertainment | Food/Drink
Wednesdays, June 11-August 6, 2024 (excluding July 2)
5:30-8:30PM
Clarkson Park

5:30-8:30PM
Community Market, food sales from a featured local business & beer/wine

5:30-6:15PM
Kids Entertainment

6:30-8:30PM
Concert