Above / What are the words to the 1925 hit song? “I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream… Rah, Rah, Rah!” A sign for the cool treat has been known to mark the spot where many food vendors and amusements will line up along Jackson Avenue during the annual Last Fling four-day family fun and fundraising event that features music, music, music throughout Labor Day Weekend. (PN File Photo)
Naperville Jaycees Report
This year’s Last Fling fundraising event is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, Fri., Sept. 4, through Mon., Sept. 7, 2026, as an end-of-summer block party along Jackson Avenue in Downtown Naperville. Save the dates to join the Naperville Jaycees, community volunteers, friends and neighbors for a long weekend of live music, food, beverages and carnival rides as well as the annual Labor Day Parade.
Opening day lineup features Sammy & the Knights and Hairbangers Ball on Sept. 4
On Fri., Sept. 4 at 8PM, join the Jaycees for Hairbangers Ball, one of the most sought after “80’s Hair Rock Tribute Bands” in the United States also named “Best Rock Band ” in their hometown of Chicago. Sammy & The Knights kicks-off the weekend’s musical line-up at 5PM; their songs will have your guests singing and dancing along to R&B and Rock n’ Roll favorites from the sixties and seventies!
Hillbilly Rockstarz, Country 2K, Whiskey Road & Physical Graffiti scheduled for Sept. 5
The fun continues on Sat., Sept. 5, with Hillbilly Rockstarz, headlining the Jackson Avenue Stage at 8PM with a high-energy show packed with Southern grit, modern hits, and 90s throwbacks. Taking the stage at 5:15PM is Country 2K, who will get fans moving and singing along with all the top anthems and ballads from the 2000’s. At 2:30PM, Whiskey Road brings the best Classic, Southern, and Country rock hits and adds their special blend of vocal harmonies and musical prowess to create a truly special and entertaining set of music. Opening the day’s musical entertainment is an electrifying tribute to the legendary Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti at 12PM.
Sunday worship opens Sept. 6
Sunday worship service will be held on stage from 10:30-11:30AM, Sun., Sept. 6, hosted by Good Shepherd Church.
Sixteen Candles, The Ron Burgandys, Members Only 80’s Band & Tres Moustache set for Sept. 6
On Sun. Sept. 6, Sixteen Candles tops the night at 8PM with their undeniably energetic concert experience which audiences won’t soon forget! The Ron Burgundys will croon their special kind of soft rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s starting at 5:15PM. Break out those legwarmers and AquaNet for Members Only 80’s Band at 2:30PM for faithful reproduction of many favorite 80’s hits and hidden gems. Tres Moustache, the ‘self-proclaimed’ greatest acoustic trio in the Dupage River Valley area, performs at 12PM.
Rick Lindyt and the Wild ones as well as Hi Infidelity on stage Labor Day
Closing out the 2026 Last Fling on Labor Day Monday, Hi Infidelity takes the stage on Sept. 7 at 3:45PM performing 80’s Rock favorites; Journey, REO, Bon Jovi and Boston along with new classics too! Starting at 12PM, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones will salute legendary artists such as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, The Beatles and more during a complimentary lunch for Military Veterans, in the Sponsors’ Area, near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Main Street.
All times are subject to change. Keep tabs on updates and more details via lastfling.org.
