buy tickets 14 Days Until Elgin Community Carnival Opens
August 28 - 30, 2026
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets are available in person at Elgin Community Carnival
Unlimited Ride Specials
Afternoon Specials
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm for $30
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm for $30
Evening Specials
Friday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm for $35
Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm for $35
Cash only is accepted at the ticket box, however, ATM machines are available for your convenience. Credit card sales are accepted at the food concessions.
Unlimited Ride Wristband sales will conclude 1-hour before the unlimited ride session ends, or, while supplies last.
Individual Ride Tickets
Individual ride tickets and ticket packages will be available for purchase. Rides take multiple tickets.
1 Ticket: $1
20 Tickets: $20
44 Tickets: $40
EVENT HOURS
Friday: 5-10pm
Saturday: 1-10pm
Sunday: 1pm-8pm
Details
Help Support The Gail Borden Public Library
A portion of the proceeds from the Elgin Community Carnival will benefit the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation.Elgin Community Carnival
880 Summit St.Elgin, IL
For the safety and security of our guests, our minor and admission policy is as follows:
No Unaccompanied Minors
Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian over the age of 21. One guardian per 4 children. Individuals without admittance or unlimited ride wristband will be removed.
Minimum Purchase Required
$20 Minimum Purchase Required Per Person for Entry
Chaperones over the age of 21 accompanying minors or children under 36” tall are not required to make a minimum purchase.
Bag Check Required
NO BACKPACKS - Clear Bags Only • No Face Gaiters/Neck Gaiters • Guests subject to wanding
No Re-Entry after Exit!
**Right to refuse entry / admission: We reserve the right to refuse admission or entry, to effect or cause to be ejected from the carnival/event grounds any person or persons displaying inappropriate behavior, mob activity, line jumping, deliberate disregard for the facilities' rules and regulations, creating excessive noise or disturbance or engaging in any activity that creates or results in a potential threat to public health or safety. 