We're lucky to have Wheaton as the county seat and the home to the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The weekend of July 28th to July 30th, the DuPage County Fair will take over Wheaton with SO many activities, there is something for everyone!
Highlights:
- Carnival & 4H Family Fun Fair
- Volleyball Tournament
- Food trucks and food vendors
- Talent Contest with cash prizes
- Livestock shows & demonstrations
- Inaugural Pickleball Tournament
Fair Admission:
Adults (ages 13 & up): $10
Seniors (ages 62 & up): $5
Children (ages 3-12): $5
Children (2 & under): FREE
Active Military Personnel w/ID: FREE
Tickets will be available at the gate.
Carnival Details:
- Most of the rides this year are more family friendly and for younger children
- The rides require 3-5 tickets each
- Each ticket is $1.25 or 20 tickets for $20
- Carnival Hours:
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Full Schedule of Events:
Live Music Schedule:
Friday July 28th:
- 4:00 PM - Coverlicious
- 6:00 PM - Sammy and the Knights
- 8:00 PM - Vital Signs
Saturday July 29th:
- 4:00 PM - East Branch Revival
- 6:00 PM - Pinion
- 8:00 PM - Liana Vine Band
Saturday July 30th:
- 1:30 PM - Talent Show (Expo Stage/Building 1)
- 2:00 PM - Solid Aire Band
- 6:00 PM - Planet Groove
Where:
2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
The DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds are located just north east of Roosevelt and County Farm Road, directly east of the DuPage County Complex.
PLEASE ENTER THROUGH COUNTY COMPLEX. ENTER AT COUNTY FARM ROAD AND MAIN ENTRANCE.
Parking:
Enter the grounds at County Farm Road and Main Entrance. Head East on Main Entrance to the Parking Lots and Fairgrounds Entrances.
There will be FREE Shuttle Bus Service from all parking lots right to the Main Gates.
During this time, there will be no parking on the following streets:
- Both sides of Hazelton between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Beverly between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Erie between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Shirley Court
- Both sides of White Oak (complete length)
- Both sides of Maple Leaf Court (complete length)
- Both sides of Hickory Lane (complete length)
- Both sides of Vernon Avenue (complete length)
- Both sides of Pierce Avenue between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Morgan Avenue between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Dorchester Avenue between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Woodlawn Street between Manchester and Childs
- Both sides of Knollwood Drive between Manchester and Liberty
- Both sides of Liberty Drive between Knollwood and Dead End
- Both sides of Manchester Road between Bates Street and Knollwood
- Both sides of Westwood
- Both sides of Beecher
- Both sides of Birch
One more fun addition to the DuPage County Fair this year... did you miss the Alebrijes at Cantigny Park this year? Don't worry! You have another chance to check out these amazing brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures in person!
If you're planning on stopping by the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton, IL this weekend... we hope you have an amazing time and that this guide helped you plan your visit! Tag us in your family fun @MacKidWheaton so we can follow along and share what other families will enjoy when they head there!
