'Wild Thing' Rapper Tone Loc Performs At Plainfield Fest

PLAINFIELD, IL — As the weather warms up, the organizers of Plainfield Fest have announced some of this year's musical acts for the July 19-21 event in downtown Plainfield. This year, Grammy nominated rapper, producer and actor Tone Loc — known for his late '80s hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" — be taking the stage.

In an announcement earlier this month, Plainfield Fest organizers said Tone Loc perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with fest favorite Maggie Speaks. And you'll want to get there early.

"Please arrive early to guarantee entry, we anticipate a large following," organizers said. Admission after 5 p.m. requires a $10 entry wristband that can be purchased at the entrance to the Rod Baker Ford Entertainment Tent on Des Plaines Street.

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More music was also announced earlier this month, including Back Country Roads and Beatles tribute band American English.

Friday, July 19 (entry is $5 after 5 p.m.) - Country night

• 6:30 p.m. Back Country Roads
• 9:30 p.m. Eric Chesser

Saturday, July 20

• 1-2:30 p.m. Power Outage
• 3-5 p.m. American English
• 6-8 p.m. 7th Heaven
• 9 p.m.-midnight Maggie Speaks w/Tone Loc

Carnival schedule

The schedule for this year's carnival from North American Midway Entertainment has also been announced. The carnival will once again be located at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 Fort Beggs Drive.

Carnival hours are:

• 4 to 11 p.m. Friday (regular pricing)
• Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday (regular pricing)
• Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday (regular pricing or $25 unlimited rides)

Carnival pricing is $1.50 per ticket, $25 for 22 tickets or $60 for 55 tickets.

A private event for those with special needs is from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the official start of the fest. Contact Rob Epley to take part in the private event.

A buy-one-get-one deal for $25 unlimited rides for the purchaser and a friend is from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday.

Bags tournament benefits animals

This year's Window World/Midwest Bags Tournament beneficiary is Help Save Pets, a Plainfield-based animal rescue.

"A portion of the proceeds from the Bags Tourney will go towards the support of this worthy local organization," organizers aid on Facebook. "They will have a Booth in our Vendor Row the entire weekend, as well will have many animals on display in the Entertainment Tent on Sunday, July 21st. Be sure to pay them a visit."

More details for Plainfield Fest 2019 and the bags tournament will be coming soon to the fest website, so stay tuned.