DuPage County Fair 2018 Guide: Food, Rides, Entertainment

DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — If you've been daydreaming about Ferris wheels, funnel cakes, and flight shows, you're in luck. The 2018 DuPage County Fair kicks of Wednesday, July 25, at 2015 Manchester Rd. in Wheaton, bringing five days of carnival rides, fair food, demolition derbies and more. Check out this guide to the DuPage County Fair to plan your trip before you go.

This year, tickets to the DuPage County Fair grant you access to more than just the fairgrounds and exhibits. A ticket gets fairgoers admission to the fair, day-of musical performances and grandstand events, and other interactive activities for kids and grownups alike. Check out the DuPage County Fair schedule to see which day is best for you.

Daily events include Dino Mania, the High Flying Pages Aerial Show, swine racing, Kidbucks Game Show, and Canines in the Clouds.

Ticket Info

Fair tickets are available for purchase online. Prices are as follows.

$15 for adults ages 13 to 61

$7.50 for seniors 62 and older (seniors get in free after 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)

$8 for children 3 to 12 years old

Free admission for children 2 years old and under and for active military personnel with ID

Wednesday, July 25

8 a.m.: Gates open

3 p.m.: Beer gardens open

4:30 p.m.: Opening ceremony and parade

6:30 p.m.: The Neverly Brothers perform on Food Court Stage

7 p.m.: Talent Contest in Expo Center

7 p.m.: 7th Heaven performs on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

Thursday, July 26

8 a.m.: Gates open

12 p.m.: Kid Davie Magic Show in Expo Center

3 p.m.: Beer gardens open

6 p.m.: Lake Effect performs on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

6 p.m.: Freenotes Big Band performs on Food Court Stage

8 p.m.: "That Violinist" Carrie Lynn performs on Food Court Stage

8 p.m.: Karaoke Contest in Beer Tent

Friday, July 27

8 a.m.: Gates open

12 p.m.: Beer gardens open

12 p.m.: Kid Davie Magic Show in Expo Center

1 p.m.: Latina Talk Live — El Palenque

3 p.m.: Stinky Sneaker Contest in Expo Center

4 p.m.: Beki Hemingway on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

6 p.m.: Vest Dance Troupe performs in Expo Center

6 p.m.: Justyna and Company perform on Food Court Stage

6 p.m.: New Odyssey performs on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

8 p.m.: Peach's Beach Party on Food Court Stage

8:30 p.m.: Michael Lynch performs on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

Saturday, July 28

8 a.m.: Gates open

12 p.m.: Kid Davie Magic Show in Expo Center

12 p.m.: Beer gardens open

1 p.m.: Vest Dance Troupe in Expo Center

2 p.m.: Mayer School of Irish Dance performs in Expo Center

2 p.m.: Latting IPRA-Sanctioned Rodeo in Grandstand

3 p.m.: Los Chinelos, traditional Mexican costumed dancers at El Palenque

4 p.m.: Chicago Honey Bear Dancers on Food Court Stage

4:30 p.m.: Leman Middle School Mariachi — El Palenque

5 p.m.: Antique Tractor Parade on the Midway

5 p.m.: Ageless in Motion performs at Expo Center

5 p.m.: Mariachi Herencia de Mexico — El Palenque

6 p.m.: Sammy and the Knights perform on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

8 p.m.: Eric Chesser on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

8 p.m.: Front Row performs on Food Court Stage

Sunday, July 29

8 a.m.: Gates open

9 a.m.: Church service at Expo Center

12 p.m.: Kid Davie Magic Show at Expo Center

12 p.m.: Pedal Pull Contest (register at 11 a.m.) in Livestock Show Ring

12 p.m.: Beer gardens open

1 p.m.: Leman Middle School Ballet Folkloriko — El Palenque

1 p.m.: Vest Dance Troupe at Expo Center

2 p.m.: Rick Pickren performs at Expo Center

2 p.m.: Demolition Derby in Grandstand

3 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest on Front Lawn (register at 11 a.m. at Guest Relations)

4 p.m. Love and Thunder Band performs on Bud Light Beer Tent Stage

4:30 p.m.: Mariachi Monumental de Mexico — El Palenque

6 p.m.: Lake Effect performs on Food Court Stage

6:30 p.m.: Rick Lindy performs on Beer Tent Stage

Click the link to view a list of the DuPage County Fair exhibits.

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