Tonight
Unofficial guide. Not affiliated with the West Side Nut Club.
Franklin Street · October 5-10, 2026
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Times and acts are from the club's published 2026 schedule. The club can change them, so its page has the final word.
Monday, October 5
Open day- Two-Man Scramble11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- All rides open2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ride wristbands available
- UE basketball team introductions6:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Lighthouse Parade7:00 PM
Franklin Street
- Amateur Hour — Night One8:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
Tuesday, October 6
Open day- Lindsey James Williams11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- All rides open2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ride wristbands available
- Tug of War5:00 PM
- Youth of the Day6:30 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Amateur Hour — Night Two7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Queen and King Contest8:15 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
Wednesday, October 7
Open day- Cynthia Bourne11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Kiddie rides open12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ride wristbands available
- All rides open2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ride wristbands available
- Cynthia & The End Times5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stage 2
- Amateur Hour — Night Three7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- The Cold Stares8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stage 2
Thursday, October 8
Open day- The Refugees11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Kiddie rides open12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Ride wristbands available
- All rides open2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Ride wristbands available
- Tailgate Revival4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Stage 2
- USI basketball team introductions6:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Youth of the Day (high school)7:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Amateur Hour — Night Four7:15 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Happy New Month8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stage 2
Friday, October 9
Open day- Bros. Lewis Band11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- All rides open11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Ride wristbands available
- Amateur Hour Finals7:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Haywire8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Stage 2
Saturday, October 10
Open day- Pet Parade10:00 AM
Franklin Street
- All rides open10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Ride wristbands available
- Alex Clark11:15 AM and 2:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Shelly Long & Steve Nilssen12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
- Main Parade4:30 PM
Franklin Street
- That's What She Said!8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bosse Foundation Stage
Every day
- Food booths servingMost booths about 11 AM – 9 PM (our estimate from past years)
- Half Pot sales on Franklin StreetMon–Wed 10 AM – 9 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM – 10 PM · Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
- Half Pot presale, Mead Johnson lotWed Sept 30 – Sun Oct 4, 12 PM – 6 PM
Also expected, day not posted yet: Special Kids Day.
Family Day is Sunday, October 4, 1–7 PM, on the Kiddie Midway only.
The Nut Club posts official times on their schedule page.
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