DuPage County Fair Brings Butterflies, Carnival Rides and Rachel Platten To Wheaton

WHEATON, IL — Residents will pack the DuPage County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, July 26, for the start of this year's DuPage County Fair. The farm animals, funnel cakes, and live entertainment are slated to last through Sunday, July, 30 at 2015 Manchester Road. Headlining the grandstand entertainment is pop star Rachel Platten.

This year marks 63 years since the first DuPage County fair. In that time fair officials have kept improving the event to offer more rides, more exhibits, and more events and contests. One of the highlights this year is a multi-tiered butterfly garden for guests to explore.

After seeing the animal exhibits and making furry friends in the petting zoo, kids can ride ponies or camels, milk a virtual "cow," and observe baby chicks as they hatch. Carnival rides will light up the midway each afternoon.

The DuPage County Fair runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 26 through 30. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 3 to 12. Bring students in Kindergarten through 8th grade on opening day so they can get free admission.

Visit the official website for more information on the DuPage County Fair.