DuPage Community Arts Festival To Feature Artists, Music, Food Trucks

WHEATON, IL — The DuPage County Fairgrounds will come to life May 28 with works by local artists, live musics and food trucks for the first-ever DuPage Community Arts Festival.

Artists will have their work on display and for purchase during the festival, which kicks off at 10 a.m. Local painter Lewis Aschenbach will provide a visual arts performance during the event.

Musical acts will perform on three separate stages and a beer tent will be open to serve up drinks for patrons. The following musicians are set to take the stage during the DuPage Community Arts Festival:

• Chicago Jazz Academy
• DuPage Symphony Ensembles
• Elmhurst Chamber Groups
• Ides of March
• Muriel Anderson
• Orbert Davis Quintet
• Ralph Covert and Ralph's World
• Road Show Inc. Show Choir
• Son Monarcas
• Vital Signs

"This event will highlight the importance of the arts and the pivotal role they play in driving economic development. A thriving arts community means a thriving DuPage County," Lynn LaPlante, Chairwoman of the Ad Hoc Fine Arts Committee, said in a news release.

LaPlante added, "This brand-new initiative gives these talented artists a platform to promote the amazing work they're doing. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and celebrate as a community after a very difficult two years."

Presale tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children between the ages of three and 12. Tickets will be available at the gate at $25 for adults and $12 for children three to 12 years old. Children under three years old get in for free.

Family passes are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.

Click the link to buy tickets to the DuPage Community Arts Festival.