Rotary GroveFest 2022 Kicks Off June 23 In Downtown Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Rotary GroveFest is expected to come back in full swing in Downers Grove June 23 through June 26. The festival, which brings carnival rides, fair food, live music and more, was canceled in 2020 and postponed in 2021 due to coronavirus.

Hours

Rotary GroveFest will be held near the Main Street Metra Station. The hours are as follows:

• June 23: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• June 24: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• June 25: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• June 26: 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Click the link for a detailed outline of when different sections of the festival are open each day, as hours may vary.

Carnival

Carnival lights and games will illuminate downtown Downers Grove each night of the festival. The fest's nearly 20 rides will include a carousel, Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl, pharaoh's fury and other popular attractions.

Carnival tickets will be available in person and online. Click the link to buy tickets to the Rotary GroveFest carnival.

Live Music

Live music is another big draw at Rotary GroveFest. This year's lineup features dancers, musicians DJs and more. See the nightly schedule below.

June 23

6:15 p.m.: Gen Fuze

8:30 p.m.: Trippin' Billies

June 24

5 p.m.: Mackenzie O'Brien.

7:15 p.m.: Semple

8:45 p.m.: Briley

9:30 p.m.: Sixteen Candles

June 25

12 p.m.: April and Kevin

1:45 p.m.: Dirty Donuts

4:30 p.m.: SunFallen

6:15 p.m.: The Pack Drumline and Dance Crew

7 p.m.: ARRA

9:30 p.m.: 7th Heaven

June 26

1:15 p.m.: DLD Dance Center

1:45 p.m.: McNulty Irish Dancers

2 p.m.: Versa5 Dance Company

3 p.m.: Evolution Rock Academy

4:15 p.m.: Garage Band U

5:45 p.m.: One Night Band

8 p.m.: Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press