Fall Festival at Danada

Oct. 8 & 9 - 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton

The Forest Preserve District’s largest event of the year will be held over two days for the first time ever!

Festivities will include trick riding, vaulting, carriage driving, a drill team, and equine therapy demonstrations by various performers, including the Midwest Renegades, Chicago Vaulting, and Stateline Hotshots Rodeo Drill Team. Breaks in the equestrian program will feature live music by local bluegrass recording artist Ashley Lewis (Saturday) and dulcimer player Sherri Farley (Sunday). Families can enjoy wagon rides, pony rides, barn tours, hands-on nature activities, and more. And on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., kids can meet and have their pictures taken with WTTW's’ “Nature Cat.”

All ages. Admission and parking are free, but there are small fees for some activities. No registration. Questions? Call 630-668-6012.