Kane County Chronicle

Elburn Days shuts down early Saturday amid storms

Maeve Hendrickson 3, of Elburn is all smiles as she rides a carnival ride with her mom Megan Hendrickson on Saturday Aug 16, 2025, during Elburn Days held at Lions Park in Elburn.

Maeve Hendrickson 3, of Elburn is all smiles as she rides a carnival ride with her mom Megan Hendrickson on Saturday Aug 16, 2025, during Elburn Days held at Lions Park in Elburn. (David Toney for Shaw Local News /David Toney)

By Diana Wallace

Elburn Days shut down early Saturday as lightning and rainstorms moved through the area.

Organizers announced on Facebook at about 6:30 p.m. that the annual Lions Club carnival and festival would shut down.

[ Photos: Elburn Days 2025 ]

Activities are due to continue Sunday.

Elburn Days opened Friday and is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Lions Club and includes carnival rides, live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and more.

The history of the festival dates to 1933 and began as A Day in the Park.

Storms caused heavy damage in parts of the Chicago area.

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