Eve of Haunted Destruction

Tickets and event details for Halloween Weekend in Joliet

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

A spook-tacular last smash of the 2025 season!

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The wildest night of racing and destruction at the Dirt Oval is back with even MORE to see & do than ever before! Bring your Halloween weekend party to the race track for the Eve of Haunted Destruction end-of-season thrill show! Full-size demolition derby, bone-jarring lawn mower demo derby, and motorhome demolition derby! Plus, school bus racing on the FULL 3/8th dirt oval track and the extreme Trailer Race will destroy anything and everything.

Arrive early for Trunk-or-Treat and hay rides! Come dressed to impress in your most creative, cute, or horrifying costume for a chance to win up to $1000 in the costume contest.

The young speed demons will start the on-track action with Power Wheels racing and fireworks always close out the show with a bang!

Event Time:

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

Advanced Ticket Prices:

  • Adult general admission $28
  • Juniors (age 3 – 12) $18
  • Reserved seats (sec. 401 and 101) all ages $31
  • Children 2-years-old & under are free

Listed ticket prices include all taxes & fees! No hidden charges during checkout.

Event Location:

  • The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway
  • 3200 S. Chicago Street
  • Joliet, IL  60433

Map:

traffic alert: The I-80 Eastbound ramp from I-55 South is CLOSED until late 2026. If traveling from the Northwest, consider Route 30 or Route 6 as alternatives. Expect congestion on Route 53 South approaching the race track.

Halloween Weekend Plans

Bring your spooky celebration to the Dirt Oval in Joliet! Get your tickets before October 20th and save $5 per person. Racing, thrills, and fun for all ages. Kick-off the holiday season with a smash!
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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! 

Join Trunk or Treat!

Racing & Wreckage Lineup

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

RV DEMO DERBY

LAWN MOWER DEMO DERBY

FULL SIZE DEMO DERBY

TRAILER RACE

POWER WHEELS RACES

SCHOOL BUS RACES

SPECTATOR SERIES RACING

BURNOUT CONTEST

$1000 Costume Contest

1st place in each category wins $100; 2nd place $75; 3rd place $50. No tricks. Only cash! Complete the registration form online before you arrive. This year’s categories: Group (3+ people) | Family | 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 $1000 winner by the loudest applause! 
 
Sign-Up Here!

Power Wheels Racing & Design Competition

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. 
 
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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.

more information
On-site parking fee is $5 per vehicle. Event is scheduled to conclude at approximately 9:00pm. 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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