In addition to friendly, fun servers, it's casual atmosphere offers tasty dishes at very reasonable prices. Workers at the Parkside Pub in Huntley, Illinois were slaving over deep-fryers Wednesday serving the hungry hordes looking to dine on some delicious turkey testicles. It will take place the day before this all-American holiday on November 21, 2018, but only the brave will make an appearance. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. Moved to Huntley a little over a month ago and Parkside was on our list to give a try. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 11721 E MAIN ST HUNTLEY IL 60142 Make sure you check out the giant windmill! All access . For 30 years, locals and visitors have been celebrating St. Patrick's Day with an odd jubilee in historic . I was absolutely amazed at how organized this festival was but I guess after 35 years of A popular spot in Downtown Huntleybeen there a long timejust renovated on exterior. In the center of the friendly little town of Huntley, Illinois, lies a hidden gem. Don't forget Turkey Testicle Festival the night before thanksgiving. Technically only half of this festival takes place in Illinoisbut we have good reason to include it. 1. Contact Us. NOTE TO THOSE WHO SHARE MY SCHEDULE PAGE ON THEIR WEBSITE: If you share it on your own website or other form of media, please reference this website (ie a link back to this page). Order Online. 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Get more stories delivered right to your email. Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner for St. Patrick's Day that can't be topped! This guide does NOT include county/animal fairs, conventions/expos or events lacking the 3 essentials of a festival (food, vendors and entertainment). We're sorry, hotels cannot be booked for more than 30 days. These guests will receive a SWAG bag as well as exclusive access to some restrooms and bartenders. If there is a festival you do not see but would like listed, please Contact Me and let me know about it, especially smaller festivals that dont have the advertising. It's just $5 to try an order of these deep fried balls, so you've got nothing to lose! We're even bringing our own chili! We're Starting Earlier this year for more Fun @ 1PM! Lotsa beer and turkey testicles served. Rocky Mountain Oysters are back in Virginia City on March 13. 2. MORE INFO: The Testicle Festival is a huge day long cook-off of deep fried . Party event by Fergys on Saturday, March 5 2022 with 195 people interested and 63 people going. Since 1983, the Thanksgiving city of Huntley, Illinois, has been hosting its famous annual Turkey Testicle Festival. 40 years is a long time. 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