Windy City Amusements has been our PrairieFest carnival for over 30 years, providing the carnival rides for the community festival. While the Oswegoland Park District and our village partners ensure all rides go through a formal amusement ride inspection, Windy City determines the price, carnival staffing, and ride selection.
2025 PrairieFest Carnival
PrairieFest ThrillABLE Inclusive Family Carnival sponsored by Graceful Therapy
Before the PrairieFest Carnival opens, we invite our families who require special accommodations to join us at the PrairieFest ThrillABLE Inclusive Carnival sponsored by Graceful Therapy. The carnival will offer a modified experience with no lights or sounds and slower speeds where possible. All rides will be a part of ThrillABLE, except for the Skyrider Swings. ThrillABLE Unlimited ride wristbands will be available onsite for $15. We can’t wait for EVERYONE to enjoy the festival!
Thursday, June 12 3:00 – 5:00pm
2025 PrairieFest Carnival Hours
Thursday, June 12 5:30 – 10:00pm Unlimited Wristband: 5:30-9:30pm, $35
Friday, June 13 Noon-10:00pm Unlimited Wristband: 12:30-4:30pm, $30 or 5:30-9:30pm, $40
Saturday, June 14 Noon-10:00pm Unlimited Wristband: 12:30-4:30pm, $30 or 5:30-9:30pm, $40
Sunday, June 15 1:00 – 6:00pm Unlimited Wristband: 1:30-5:30pm, $30
Unlimited Wristband – Allows you to ride unlimited rides during that session
Individual Ride Tickets – Individual ride tickets may be purchased at the carnival ticket box. Rides take multiple tickets depending on the ride.
Individual Tickets: $1 each
20 Tickets: $20
44 tickets: $40
Please Note:
Carnival is cash only. Windy City Amusement ATMs are available for a fee.
Carnival Entry Policy After 5PM
After 5:00pm, a ticket or unlimited ride wristband is required to enter the Carnival area. Parents and guardians may accompany their children into the Carnival area without purchasing a ticket or wristband for themselves.
Carnival Rules
- Backpacks and bags are not permitted at PrairieFest. The exception is transparent bags no larger than a size of letter paper or diaper bags.
- Medical masks are allowed; otherwise, leave ski masks and other masks at home. It’s June. Leave the masks for October or the slopes.
- Line Jumping is not permitted at your community festival. Line jumpers will no longer be able to attend the carnival with no refunds.
- PrairieFest is no place for weapons or toys that look like weapons. Nothing like that is permitted on the grounds.
- View all PrairieFest Rules & Regulations