Eve of Haunted Destruction

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

A spook-tacular last smash of the 2024 season!

Gear up for Halloween with our annual end-of-season thrill show! Demolition derby, school bus racing, Dirty “O” Spectator series finale, and more! Arrive early for Trunk-or-Treat right inside the main entrance. Come dressed to impress in your most creative, cute, or horrifying costume for a chance to win up to $500 in the costume contest! (online registration encouraged!)

The young speed demons will start the on-track action with Power Wheels racing, while the Trailer Race and fireworks will close out the night with a bang! 

Event Time:

  • Parking & gates open at 3:00pm
  • Trunk or Treat 3:00 – 6:00pm
  • Racing begins 6:00pm

Advanced Ticket Prices:

  • Adult general admission $25
  • Juniors (age 3 – 12) $15
  • Reserved seats (sec. 401 and 101) all ages $28
  • Children 2-years-old & under are free

Save $5 on Advanced Tickets

October 20th is last day to get discount tickets. Print at home or mobile ticketing available!
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*Ticket Safety Note*

Online ticket sales are only guaranteed through our official partner etix.com. Do not buy from third-party websites such as Awesome Seating, Seats for Everyone, Unation, or other unauthorized resellers. Tickets also can be purchased over the phone (815-740-8000) or day-of at the box office.

Earlier Start Time + Trunk or Treat!

Eve of Haunted Destruction festivities begin at 3:00pm when the gates open for grabbing the best seat and, of course, who doesn’t want some free candy!? Local businesses and volunteers will be setup for Trunk or Treat until 6:00pm when opening ceremonies get underway. Reminder: costume contest participants must get to the judges zone by 6:00pm! 

Racing & Wreckage Lineup

Speed, style, and carnage in all sizes on October 26 at the Dirt Oval.

POWER WHEELS RACES

LAWN MOWER DEMO DERBY

SPECTATOR SERIES FINALE

COMPACT DEMO DERBY

FULL SIZE DEMO DERBY

FIGURE-8 BUS RACE

TRAILER RACE

Costume Contests for All Ages

1st place in each category wins $75; 2nd place $50; 3rd place $25. No tricks. Only cash! Complete the registration form online before you arrive. This year’s categories: Best Group/Family | Best Couple/Duo | Ages 0-4 | Ages 5-10 | Ages 11-16 | Adults 17 & older.
 
The six category winners advance to final round where the live crowd will decide the ultimate $500 winner by the loudest applause! 
 
Sign-Up Here!

Best Power Wheels Design

Bring your Best / Scariest / Funny / Creative decorated Power Wheels and earn the fan applause to win an extra trophy! One winner will be decided in each age group (3 – 5 & 6 – 10). All drivers will receive a trophy for competing in the races. 
 
Register Here!

Bounce House for Kids

We know the kids don’t sit still the whole night. Let them burn off energy and get crazy inside the free bounce house. (Weather permitting) it’ll be there and open to use from open ’til close.
 

Fireworks Show!

Stay to the end of the event and watch us light up the night sky one more time with a giant fireworks finale! 
 

October Birthday Party Idea!

Bring your special day to the Dirt Oval with our reserved birthday party package.

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*Prices above do not include convenience or processing fees. On-site parking fee is $5 per vehicle.
Event is scheduled to conclude at approximately 8:45pm. Competitions, races, and event entertainment subject to change without notice for any reason. Certain activities may be limited due to weather.
Fan requests/announcements are not accepted on event day. Please use our request form. Questions? Call 815-740-8000 or send us a message.
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