Thursday: 4 pm to 9 pm
Friday: 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: 2 pm to 9 pm
Sunday: 2 pm to 9 pm
Save on unlimited carnival rides by purchasing your wristband during the pre-sale period!
Pre-sale wristband vouchers will be available July 1 through the morning of July 9 at the Sports Hub, located at 250 Civic Center Plaza. In-person pre-sale wristband vouchers at the Sports Hub are available to Glendale Heights residents only. Both residents and non-residents may purchase pre-sale wristbands vouchers online, at the non-resident rate plus applicable fees.
Wristbands purchased during the event at Fest will be $35.
Each unlimited ride wristband is valid for one (1) of the following carnival sessions:
Advanced daily wristband vouchers may be purchased through the morning of Thursday, July 9.
Enjoy unlimited carnival rides all weekend long with a 4-Day Mega Pass for just $85.
Mega Passes are available for purchase at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub, during normal registration hours through Thursday, July 9. In-person purchase is limited to Glendale Heights residents only. Both residents and non-residents may purchase Mega Passes online, plus applicable fees.
The 4-Day Mega Band is valid for unlimited rides during the following carnival hours:
Please note: Certain rides have height restrictions.
Please see the following link for a full list of rides, credits, and height requirements.
Ride credits will also be available for purchase at Fest. Credit pricing is as follows:
Single Credit is $0.50
20 Credits are $10.00
40 Credits are $20.00
65 Credits are $30.00
140 Credits are $60.00
240 Credits are $98.00
Headliners for the 2026 Glendale Heights Fest include: Chicago Rockhouse, Hi Infidelity, Downpour, and Back Country Roads!
4:30 PM – School of Rock
6:00 PM – Libido Funk Circus
6:45 PM – Opening Ceremonies featuring the Glenbard District 87 Marching Bands
8:00 PM – Line Dancing
8:30 PM – Back Country Roads