Megabands are available for pickup near the entrance to the carnival, located by the Spray N Play Splash Pad.

A full list of carnival ride height requirements can be found on this webpage.

Entrance to the festival grounds and the music stage is free. There are costs associated with the carnival, beverage stand and food vendors, as well as some activites.

Yes! Foldable lawn chairs are allowed and encouraged to enjoy the musical acts. There is a limited number of foldable seats at the festival grounds, and we ask those be reserved for seniors or individuals with disabilities.

For drop-off and pick-up, enter with all other vehicles at the Route 83 entrance, then proceed to the designated drop-off/pickup area near the entrance to the Fitness Center. Police will not allow vehicles to park or linger in this area; so, make sure your party is waiting for you before you enter the area.

Yes, an ATM is located at the carnival ticket kiosk. However, the Carnival, beverage tent and most festival vendors accept credit cards.

For the safety of pets and festival attendees, dogs are not permitted at the festival. Village municipal code 6.12.130 prohibits "any dog, even though on a leash, to be in or on any public property during festivals , or special events." The only exception is for trained and registered service animals.However, dog owners are invited to bring their four-legged friends to the Buffalo Grove Days Dog Show on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at Reiner Park, located across from the festival grounds at 1101 Green Knolls Drive. Head to the activities page to learn more.

Buffalo Grove Park District ordinance 1.23 prohibits smoking or vaping on Park District property, which means the entire fest is a nonsmoking environment. Thank you for your cooperation.

Yes. The Buffalo Grove Days Parade will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 11:30 a.m. The Parade marches south on Buffalo Grove Road (from LaSalle), west on Deerfield Parkway, ending at Mike Rylko Community Park where the rest of the BG Days activities are held. The announcer booth is located at the corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway. For more details on how your business or organization can join the celebration and participate, visit the activities page.