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DuPage County Fair wraps up Sunday in Wheaton

The Latting IPRA Rodeo took over the grandstand on Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

On Sunday, demolition derby drivers will roar into the grandstand area - and each other - for the ever popular event at 1 and 7:30 p.m.

A head-shaving event to benefit St. Baldrick's Foundation is scheduled for noon.

Also at noon, there will be performances by Live Horse Entertainment.

A pie-eating contest is set for 2:30 p.m., with registration at 11 a.m. Entertainment will include Bob Diveley at 2:30 p.m. and DuPage Band at 5 p.m.

The fair is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for kids ages 3 through 12.

For details, visit dupagecountyfair.org.

  Bareback bronco rider Michael Rankin of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, lasted several seconds before being thrown to the ground Saturday at the Latting IPRA Rodeo at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  Warrenville resident Stu Carstens said he's enjoyed attending the DuPage County Fair for years. "Watching the rodeo is my favorite," Carstens said. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  The Latting IPRA Rodeo took place Saturday at the DuPage County Fair. Demolition derby takes the stage Sunday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
  A barrel racer crashes into a fence after completing her run Saturday during the Latting IPRA Rodeo at the DuPage County Fair. Both rider and horse walked away from the crash. Daniel White/dwhite@dailyherald.com
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