Few Illinoisans know that there is a super strange fall festival that takes place every year in the town of Huntley. Locals can’t get enough of this traditional pre-Thanksgiving event that features a unique treat not everyone is brave enough to try.
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The most unique fall festival in Illinois is the Turkey Testicle Festival, which has been a pre-Thanksgiving tradition for more than 35 years. It will take place the day before this all-American holiday on November 21, 2018, but only the brave will make an appearance.
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The event starts at 11 a.m. and lasts until midnight with live music scheduled throughout the day. Only guests who are 21 years of age or older will be permitted. VIP tickets for those who wish to skip the lines can be purchased for $20.
Facebook/Parkside Pub For $60, guests can purchase a VIP ticket that comes with added perks. These guests will receive a SWAG bag as well as exclusive access to some restrooms and bartenders.
They don’t call it the Turkey Testicle Festival for nothing. Guests look forward to gorging themselves on these deep-fried delights every year. If it helps, just try not to think about where it came from.
Facebook/Parkside Pub It’s just $5 to try an order of these deep fried balls, so you’ve got nothing to lose!
Staff at Parkside Pub spend all day preparing these popular bites for hungry customers. The restaurant itself has been in business since 1943 and is known for its burgers.
Facebook/Parkside Pub If you wish to stop by outside of the festival, hours are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Another magnificent thing to know about this festival is that there will be buses running people to the event from various stops throughout the city. Check the website (link below) for the full map.
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This strange fall festival has been going on since 1983, and you’ll want to get yourself to the north side of the state to enjoy it. If you’ve never tried deep-fried turkey testicles, this event gives you the perfect opportunity to do so.
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The Turkey Testicle Festival takes place at Parkside Pub, which is located at 11721 E, Main St., Huntley, IL 60142, and you can get more in formation on its website or Facebook page.
Facebook/Parkside Pub
For $60, guests can purchase a VIP ticket that comes with added perks. These guests will receive a SWAG bag as well as exclusive access to some restrooms and bartenders.
It’s just $5 to try an order of these deep fried balls, so you’ve got nothing to lose!
If you wish to stop by outside of the festival, hours are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
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