Plainfield Fest Is Returning But Once Again Without Carnival

PLAINFIELD, IL — Plainfield Fest is returning in less than two weeks. That means downtown Plainfield will be filled with live music, family-friendly activities and food trucks for three days starting July 15.

But similar to last summer, the carnival won't be happening this time around, according to the website for the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation-hosted festival.

"Due to space we are unable to host a carnival, we hope in the future to bring it back," organizers wrote.

The festival's hours vary by day, but each day after 6 p.m., the festival turns into a 21-and-over-only event. After this time, a $5 entry fee includes a wristband that is required for alcohol purchases.

The Midwest Bags Tournament is returning on the third day of the fest — July 17 — and every team is guaranteed five games, organizers said. The team that wins first will come away with a $1,000 prize, while the second- and third-place winners will receive $600 and $400. Payouts are based on 64 teams entering, organizers said.

As part of each team's $80 entry fee, $10 will be donated to Dixon-based Granny Rose Animal Shelter. The fee also includes an event t-shirt, entrance to the entertainment tent and entry into a raffle.

Take a look at the full schedule of events ahead of the popular festival:

Friday, open 6 p.m. to midnight

• 6 p.m. to midnight — Band will be playing, and food trucks will be open.
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. — AD3 Acoustic Trio will perform.
• 9 p.m. to midnight — Trippin Billies will perform.

Saturday, open noon to midnight

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Craft and Chamber members vendor show on Lockport Street.
• 1:30-5:30 p.m. — Find pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and a balloon artist at the Plainfield Public Library.
• 3-4 p.m. — School of Rock will perform.
• 5-7 p.m. — Badass Phoenix will perform.
• 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Libido Funk Circus will perform.
• 10 p.m. to midnight — 7th Heaven will perform.

Sunday, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• 8 a.m. — Plainfield Ice Cream Run at Turtle Lake, located on Lockport Street, east of Division Street. Registration for the event, which costs $15, can be found online.
• 11 a.m. — Midwest Bags Tournament will bring bags, beer and cash prizes to downtown Plainfield. Registration, which costs $80 per team, will open at 10 a.m., and bags will fly at 11 a.m.
• Noon — Custom and classic car show along Lockport Street. Free to attend and $10 entry fee for cars on the day of the event.
• 1-5 p.m. — Common Allies will perform.
• 2-4 p.m. — Bingo at Plainfield Public Library. Prizes will be awarded.

Parking for the three-day event can be found at Plainfield Central High School and at the Riverfront Foundation, 24321 W. Lockport St., as well as on surrounding side streets. The intersection of Illinois and Oak streets will serve as the designated Uber and Lyft pick-up and drop-off area.

The following roads will be blocked off for Plainfield Fest, according to organizers:

• Des Plaines Street: 4 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday as food trucks will be throughout.
• Lockport Street: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.