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Plainfield Fest 2023

Enjoy great food, music, and street fun in a suburb of Chicago

Dates: July 17, 2023

Every July, a village 37 miles (60 km) southwest of Chigaco hosts Plainfield Fest. The street celebration takes over Downtown Plainfield and offers three days of finest foods, refreshments, live music, amusement rides, and other family-friendly entertainment. The major attraction must be the famous Midwest Bags Tournament, typically scheduled for Sunday.

As for the hours, the festivities run from 6 pm to midnight on Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday, and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday. If you wish to partake in Midwest Bags Tournament, the registration starts at 10 am on Sunday. To see bags fly, make sure to arrive by 11 am.

The tickets to Plainfield Fest are $5. Besides, you'll need a wristband for $5 to buy alcohol. Lastly, participation in Midwest Bags Tournament charges $80 per team.

The map of accommodations showcases the closest and most convenient options in Plainfield and beyond. You can stay in Chicago, which is about a 40-minute drive. Also, if you don't have a car, Uber or Lyft cabs are available on Illinois Street and Oak Street.

Please visit the event's official website or contact Plainfield Riverfront Foundation via Facebook for more information and the latest announcements. The links are noted in the External Resources below.

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Last updated: by Olha Savych