

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hawthorne's Backyard Talent Quest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: CALLING ALL LOCAL MUSICIANS &amp; LIVE MUSIC LOVERS!
 
Hawthorne’s Backyard is turning up the volume with
Talent Quest 2026—a high-energy night of competition, community, and incredible live performances.

We’re searching for the next standout artists to headline our 2026 Outdoor Patio Music Season, and the best part is… the audience helps decide who wins.

🎶Music Fans — This Night Is For You
Come support your favorite local performers and be part of the action.

Audience votes count toward judging, so your cheers (and your vote) can help choose who you get to see perform on our patio this summer!

Bring your friends. Grab a drink. Discover your new favorite artist.
 
🎙️Musicians —This is THE Audition
This is your chance to compete for prime 2026 live music bookings at Hawthorne’s Backyard.

We’re looking for performers with:
⭐️ Strong song selections
⭐️ Solid vocals and guitar skills
⭐️ Stage presence
⭐️ The ability to connect with a crowd

Prizes include paid patio bookings for the 2026 season.

To register, email our Master of Ceremonies:
Robert Simkus Jr. playguitar1@gmail.com

Bring the talent. Bring the crowd. Claim the patio.
We’ll see you at Talent Quest 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-chicago/hawthornes-backyard-talent-quest/200029728776620
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029728776620?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=west+chicago-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1200 W Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60185
- **lat**: 41.89941
- **long**: -88.22508
- **full address**: 1200 W Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60185

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hawthorne's Backyard (https://allevents.in/org/hawthornes-backyard/1676161)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/636b8fd1b85878a07d89780340534cf87a5a9d145eddbd2a25b32e954b07ab80-rimg-w300-h300-dc320201-gmir?v=1772718879

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1200 W Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60185
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hawthorne's Backyard
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hawthorne's Backyard Talent Quest ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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