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Wheaton Park District
600 S. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
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Fax:(630) 665-5880
Registration Fax:
(630) 665-7912



Cream of Wheaton


Cream of Wheaton
2008 marks the 27th Anniversary of the Wheaton Park District’s annual Cream of Wheaton family celebration. This all-day event traditionally draws more then 15, 000 people and features all the usual excitement and activity, plus a few surprises!

Schedule of Events

Friday Night, June 6

  • U Rock - Friday Night Entertainment for Teens, 6-9pm in the Bandshell
  • Carnival Rides, 6-9:30 pm on Karlskoga Avenue

Saturday, June 7

RUN for the ANIMALS
When: Sat., June 7 @ 7:30 am Sharp!
Where: Memorial Park
The Cream of Wheaton Festival begins with the 27th Annual “Run for the Animals” 5K-10K race which is hosted by The Cosley Foundation, Inc. to raise funds for the development of new wildlife exhibits at Cosley Zoo. This is a CARA registered and champion chip timed race.

New this year...

This 1/2 mile run is just for kids ages 6-12 (in conjunction with the Run for the Animals 5K/10K ). Tell all your buddies and sign up today! Proceeds benefit Cosley Zoo.

Want more info? Download FAQs (PDF, 392 KB)


Want to register online? Online registration is available for this event through active.com.

Want to help and boost business? Help fill goodie bags for participants and get your product or name in front of 2,600 runners! Download our Bag Insert Program Form (PDF, 276.3KB)

How can I help? If you are unable to participate in the 2008 Run for the Animals, but would like to support us, you can make a donation and/or volunteer! (PDF, 186.0KB)


Thank you to our sponsors:
Mile Marker Sponsors ($500)
Carol Stream Animal Hospital
My Personal Assistant
Councilman Phil Suess, City of Wheaton
D.W.H. Construction Co., Inc.
Award Sponsors ($250)
Langan, Haeger, Vincent & Born, Inc.
Massage Envy
Animal Medical Clinic
Councilman Tom Mouhelis, City of Wheaton

U Rock 4 Uganda
Cream of Wheaton, Friday, June 6, 2008
Wheaton Park District Bandshell, Memorial Park. 208 W. Union, Wheaton.

This Battle of the Bands is for any band meeting age and performance qualifications. Bands will be judged by a panel on the following criteria: Stage Presentation, Sound Volume & Clarity, Band Synchronization, Time Management, Song Quality & Originality, Stage Management, Band Enthusiasm & Attitude, and Audience Response. There will be one winner.

For more information, please download the following:

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