Naperville's Last Fling 2019: Schedule, Parade, Music

NAPERVILLE, IL -- It's been getting dark out earlier, the temperatures have cooled down, and the kids are back in school, which means it's time to send off summer with Naperville's 2019 Last Fling. Just when you thought you missed all the carnivals of the season, you can go all in and eat an elephant ear as you ride atop a Ferris wheel while Big Head Todd and the Monsters plays in the background at this popular four-day fest.

Here's a quick guide of who to see and what attractions to enjoy at the 2019 Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling.

TICKETS

The Naperville Jaycees recently announced that the 2019 Last Fling will be the first to charge admission since it was founded. Carnival admission is still free.

Tickets to the Last Fling cost $10 and grant festival goers access to live music on both festival stages, food and business vendors, special events, art expo, and Family Fun Land.

$30 weekend passes are available. Kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

MUSIC

This year's Last Fling lineup includes performances from Vertical Horizon, Better Than Ezra, and Libido Funk Circus. Musical acts will perform Friday through Sunday at the Rotary Hill Main Stage and Friday through Monday at the Jackson Avenue Block Party Stage.

Rotary Hill Main Stage

Friday: 7th Heaven at 5 p.m., Better Than Ezra at 8 p.m.

Saturday: Take the Reins at 12 p.m., The Right Now at 2 p.m., Bad Medicine at 5 p.m., Vertical Horizon at 8 p.m.

Sunday at 12 p.m.: Tres Moustache, The Ron Burgundy's at 2 p.m., 16 Candles at 5 p.m. Big Head Todd and the Monsters at 8 p.m.

Jackson Avenue Block Party Stage

Friday: Hi Infidelity, Libido Funk Circus, Indigo

Saturday: The Boy Band Night, The Hair Band Night, OMT, Double Identity

Sunday: Wedding Banned, Hello Weekend, Gregory Hyde Band, Billy Martin Band, Ads Acoustic Trio

Monday: Kashmir, The Hat Guys, Strung Out, The Run Around

FAMILY FUN LAND

Last Fling will feature a Family Fun Land for the first time in 2019. The attraction, which features a petting zoo, bounce houses, a craft area, and an entertainment stage, will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CARNIVAL

It's free to get into the Last Fling's carnival area. Festival goers can buy a carnival Mega Pass to enjoy a weekend of unlimited rides.

Mega Passes can be purchased online or at select Jewel-Osco stores for $49.99 through Aug. 29. Mega Passes bought at Last Fling will be $60.

Carnival hours are as follows:

Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday from 10 a.m to 11 p.m.

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sept. 1 is Special Needs day, which means visitors with special needs with chaperones will get a wristband that grants priority, no-wait seating from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., along with free admission to Family Fun Land.

LABOR DAY PARADE

Naperville's 2019 Labor Day Parade will kick off at Naperville North High School at 10 a.m. Monday and make its east on Jefferson before heading south on Main Street. The parade will then go west on Porter until it reaches its stopping point at Naperville Central High School.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Each day of Last Fling features a variety of special events, from a cotton candy eating contest and an ice cream eating contest (cue the ice cream headache!) to a dunk tank and a horseshoe throwing contest.

Click the link to see the full details of special events at the Last Fling.

FRANK E'S FLING MILE

Frank E's Fling Mile will start at 8:30 a.m. Monday near Main and Jefferson. The mile-long race is open to all ages and permits strollers. Click the link to learn more about the race and to register to take part in Frank E's Fling Mile.

Related: Naperville's Last Fling Won't Be Free In 2019