December 14, 2024
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Kane County fair begins tomorrow afternoon; Here’s what you need to know.

By David Petesch

Kane County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in St. Charles tomorrow, June 12, 2023. (Sandy Bressner)

The 154th annual Kane County Fair opens tomorrow at 3 p.m. in St. Charles, and the first day will feature 4-H animals, fair food, and carnival games and rides.

The fair will run tomorrow through Sunday at the Kane County Fairgrounds at 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. Opening day will be carnival-only, with Grandstand and other entertainment events beginning on Thursday.

Attendees scream while riding the OMG 360 during the last day of the Kane County Fair on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

Attendees scream while riding the OMG 360 during last year's Kane County Fair on Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Dominic Di Palermo)

Admission will be $5 tomorrow for access to the carnival, and $30 for unlimited rides. Food vendors will also be serving fair food until close.

Kane County Fair President Larry Breon said there will be over 15 rides this year, and guests can expect to see all their favorite rides from previous years return.

KANE COUNTY FAIR PROMISES DOWN-HOME FUN WHERE: 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles WHEN: Through July 22 COST AND INFO: Varies by day and age; full lineup at kanecountyfair.com ABOUT: The 150th annual Kane County Fair will deliver a mix of attractions from carnival thrills to 4-H competitions, a monster truck show, bull riders and barrel racers plus a demolition derby along with live music, food, events for children and racing pigs. (Shaw Media)

The carnival games and rides are provided by Fantasy Amusement Company, Inc. of Prospect Heights.

Hours of Operation

  • Wednesday: 3 - 11 p.m.
  • Thursday: 3 - 11 p.m.
  • Friday: noon - midnight
  • Saturday: noon - midnight
  • Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.

Admission

  • Wednesday and Thursday: $5 per person
  • Friday through Sunday: $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 3-12
  • Children under 3 will be admitted for free each day.
  • Senior citizens over 62 and military members will receive free admission on Thursday until 5 p.m.

Free acts

  • Magic Show; starting Thursday
  • Petting Zoo; starting Thursday
  • Swifty Swine Racing Pigs; daily
  • Car Show Saturday and Sunday only
  • Classic JP Car Show; Saturday and Sunday all day
  • 4-H livestock auction; Sunday at 1 p.m.

Rides

  • Wednesday and Thursday: $30 unlimited rides from 3 p.m. to close
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $30 unlimited rides from noon to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: $25 unlimited rides from 6 p.m. to close
  • Individual tickets will also be available for purchase

Grandstand Events

  • Illinois State Pullers: Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ($10 admission)
  • Professional Championship Bullriders and Cowgirls: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  • Demolition Derby: Sunday at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. ($10 admission)

Tickets to Grandstand Stage events can be purchased at the Kane County Fair website. For more information on events, schedules and concert lineups, visit the website or contact the fair office at 630-584-6926.

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