Modern Midways

08/27/2026

BREAKING! St. Hyacinth’s Northside Carnival is back!

Join us August 27–30 at St. Hyacinth for four days of carnival rides, great food and family fun.

Back to School Ride Special: Get a 4-hour unlimited ride wristband for just $30, valid anytime during the event.

Thursday, August 27: 5 PM – 10 PM
Friday, August 28: 5 PM – 11 PM
Saturday, August 29: 5 PM – 11 PM
Sunday, August 30: 1 PM – 9 PM

St. Hyacinth Basilica
3636 W. Wolfram St.
Chicago, IL
(Diversey & Central Park)

Bring the family and come enjoy one of the Northside’s longest-running carnival traditions!

08/19/2026

Breaking! The Winnebago County Fair is here!

Join us August 19–23 in Pecatonica, IL for five days of carnival rides, great food, live entertainment, 4-H, agriculture and family fun.

There’s something happening every day, including Diesel Truck Races, the Horse Show, Bulls & Broncs Pro Rodeo, Tractor Pulls and the Demolition Derby.

Wednesday, August 19 – Diesel Truck Races
Thursday, August 20 – Horse Show
Friday, August 21 – Bulls & Broncs Pro Rodeo
Saturday, August 22 – Tractor Pulls
Sunday, August 23 – Demolition Derby

Winnebago County Fairgrounds
500 W. First St., Pecatonica, IL 61063

For tickets, schedules and more information, visit winnebagocountyfair.com

Get information on the Winnebago County Fair's entertainment schedule for each day of the fair.

08/09/2026

🚨🚨DAILY PASS🚨🚨

Saturday & Sunday daily pass for rides 1pm-5pm $35.

08/08/2026

Rides, Food, Music, Raffles, Bingo, & Fun!

Carnival Hours:
Thursday - 5 PM to 10 PM
Friday - 5 PM to 11 PM
Saturday - 1 PM to 11 PM
Sunday - 1 PM to 10 noPM

Bingo Hours
Friday - 6 PM to 10 PM
Saturday - 6 PM to 10 PM
Sunday - 5 PM to 8 PM

Beer Garden Hours

Thursday - 5 PM to 11 PM
Friday - 5 PM to 12 AM
Saturday - 1 PM to 12 AM
Sunday - 1 PM to 10 PM

Live Music Line-Up
Thursday 8/06: Little Giant (7-10 PM)
Friday 8/07: Hoodwinked (8-11 PM)
Saturday 8/08: Cherry Bomb (4-7 PM) & 5 Guys Named Moe (8-11 PM)
Sunday 8/10: Jerek & Karen (3-6 PM) & Pop Nation (7-10 PM)

St. Gerald Holy Name Society
Location: 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

08/04/2026

St. Mary's Western Days festival is held at St. Mary Catholic Church located at 525 N. Broad St., Griffith, IN 46319.

ST MARY WESTERN DAYS
RIDE MEGA PASS - $75.00
Four days of unlimited rides

This week
On sale at
St Mary Church Rectory
525 N Lafayette St
Mon-Wed 8am-4pm
Thurs-8am-12pm

08/02/2026

The Carnival Midway will open today at 1pm. Thank you for your support of the Kankakee County Fair. We are looking forward to a fantastically fun day.

BREAKING! The Kankakee County Fair is here!

Join us July 29 – August 2 for five days of family fun at the Kankakee County Fair.

Enjoy:
• 30+ Carnival Rides by Modern Midways
• FREE Grandstand Shows
• Live Music
• Jurassic Kingdom
• Ninja Experience
• KidBuck$ Game Show
• Great Fair Food
• Livestock Shows & Exhibits
• Daily Carnival Specials
• FREE Parking

There's something for everyone, so bring the whole family and make some memories this summer.

📍 Kankakee County Fairgrounds
213 W. 4000 S. Rd.
Kankakee, IL 60901

For tickets, the daily schedule, and more information, visit:
www.kankakeefair.org

07/30/2026

BREAKING! The Kankakee County Fair is here!

Join us July 29 – August 2 for five days of family fun at the Kankakee County Fair.

Enjoy:
• 30+ Carnival Rides by Modern Midways
• FREE Grandstand Shows
• Live Music
• Jurassic Kingdom
• Ninja Experience
• KidBuck$ Game Show
• Great Fair Food
• Livestock Shows & Exhibits
• Daily Carnival Specials
• FREE Parking

There's something for everyone, so bring the whole family and make some memories this summer.

📍 Kankakee County Fairgrounds
213 W. 4000 S. Rd.
Kankakee, IL 60901

For tickets, the daily schedule, and more information, visit:
www.kankakeefair.org

07/23/2026