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

NAPERVILLE, IL — The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is something residents expect as summer comes to a close. The 2019 Last Fling, however, will have something residents may not expect: a $10 fee to get in.

The Jaycees announced the new ticket cost Wednesday, saying it will help provide additional security as the festival is adding more drink options, including mixed cocktails.

"The Jaycees have been reevaluating the ticketing cost structure of the Last Fling for many years. Together with both Naperville City and Park officials, we have [been] arrived at something we are happy to share with the community in 2019," Jaycees Executive Director Tyler Peterson said in a statement.

Kids under 12 still get into the Last Fling for free with a paid adult and there's no cost to attend the carnival. $30 four-day Last Fling weekend passes are also available for purchase.

The Last Fling takes place from Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, bringing carnival rides, live music, fair food, and more. This year's musical lineup includes Better Than Ezra, Libido Funk Circus, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, and Vertical Horizon.