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Elk Grove Rotary Fest

July 16 - 20, 2025

Photo Credit: iStock/Freder

Location

Rotary Green

164 Lions Drive

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Description

Elk Grove Rotary Fest features rides and games provided by Alpine Amusement, live music, food vendors, a beer court, a drone light show and more.

Event cost: Free admission; $30-plus/carnival wristband

Event times: 6-10:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday and 2-9 p.m. Sunday, July 16-20, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.elkgroverotaryfest.com/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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