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Wheaton is the seat of DuPage County in Chicago's western suburbs — despite intense urbanization, the fair maintains strong agricultural programming that honors the county's farming past.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, nationally known grandstand entertainment, and the family-friendly community spirit of suburban Chicago.
About DuPage County Fair
Wheaton's DuPage County Fair is a four-day late-July celebration in one of the nation's wealthiest suburban counties, drawing hundreds of thousands from the western Chicago suburbs. Founded in 1854, it stands as one of Illinois's most enduring agricultural fair traditions.
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