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Enjoy Free Fall Fun at DuBois Center Fall Festival 2026
Are you ready for fall fun?
Come on out to DuBois Center on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for a day filled with activities and adventures for all ages at our annual Fall Festival.
Fall Fun for Everyone
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fall Festival has something for everyone. The grounds will be filled with area crafters and makers showcasing a wide variety of local craftsmanship and expertise. You’ll also find live music, a crafting corner for the kids, and activities like pony rides, hay rides, and more!
If you’re looking for tasty food and treats, you’ll discover several festival favorites like kettle corn, spiral potatoes, baked goods, and lemon shake-ups. A handful of local food trucks will also be serving up meals.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to explore the beautiful DuBois Center grounds. And we’ll have a few opportunities to show your support of DuBois Center!
Attending DuBois Center’s Fall Festival
Our Fall Festival is completely free to enter. All activities and food are available for an affordable price.
You can find DuBois Center at 2651 Quarry Rd, Du Bois, IL 62831. Free parking is located in the fields across from the main entrance, with a tractor-pulled parking tram available to all.
We hope you’ll join us for some free fall fun on October 4!
Celebrate the Season of Giving with a Gift to DuBois Center
During this season of giving, we’re celebrating 60 years of camping at DuBois Center. For six decades, DuBois Center has been a caring and supportive place for God’s children of all ages to shine through summer camps, retreats, and other programs.
Many speak of the magic of DuBois Center, where all are welcome just as they are.
Why We Need Your Support During This Season of Giving
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, thousands of campers, counselors, and guests have had a space to experience God’s creation, try new things, and grow in confidence, respect, and love. You are the reason we’ve been able to keep the magic and spirit of camp alive for the past 60 years.
While camp and retreat fees cover basic expenses and maintenance, donations make it possible for us to enhance and expand our programming and activities.
In 2025, campers and guests enjoyed several donor-funded initiatives, including our hammock village, mud pit, climbing walls, two new horses, and a new water mat. This year also saw incredible growth. Our summer camper numbers increased by almost 15% from 2024 to 2025, and we anticipate continuing that growth until we reach capacity. But we need your help to make this happen!
Thank you for your support of DuBois Center by joining us at a camp or retreat, attending events like Fall Festival, or giving gifts of time, talent, or resources. Will you consider joining us in celebrating 60 years of camp by making a $60 gift before the end of 2025?
Your donation of any size will help us keep the magic of DuBois Center alive for future generations, ensuring we can continue to grow together in faith, in respect for ourselves and others, and in our care for creation.
Enjoy Free Fall Fun at DuBois Center Fall Festival 2025
Are you ready for fall fun?
Come on out to DuBois Center on Sunday, October 5, 2025 for a day filled with activities and adventures for all ages at our annual Fall Festival.
Fall Fun for Everyone
Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fall Festival has something for everyone. The grounds will be filled with area crafters and makers showcasing a wide variety of local craftsmanship and expertise. You’ll also find live music, a crafting corner for the kids, and activities like pony rides, hay rides, and more!
If you’re looking for tasty food and treats, you’ll discover several festival favorites like kettle corn, spiral potatoes, baked goods, and lemon shake-ups. A handful of local food trucks will also be serving up meals.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to explore the beautiful DuBois Center grounds. And we’ll have a few opportunities to show your support of DuBois Center!
Attending DuBois Center’s Fall Festival
Our Fall Festival is completely free to enter. All activities and food are available for an affordable price.
You can find DuBois Center at 2651 Quarry Rd, Du Bois, IL 62831. Free parking is located in the fields across from the main entrance, with a tractor-pulled parking tram available to all.
We hope you’ll join us for some free fall fun on October 5!
Mother-Son Day Sunday, September 28
Closing in on our first-ever Mother-Son Day!
Moms, bring your sons; Stepmoms, bring your stepsons; Aunts, bring your nephews; all types of families are welcome to come and experience a day of camp fun and grow your bond! Rachael Bearth, the Minister of Youth & Christian Education at St. John UCC in Mascoutah, will be leading us in faith activities. Registration closes September 14th.
Pricing: $46 for adults, $41 for youth (ages 12-17), and $36 for children (ages 5-11).
Check-in: 9:00 am & Check-out: 4:00 pm
For more information or to register, go to: https://duboiscenter.org
Register now for Fall Events
Have you seen our Fall Schedule?
Registration is now open for retreats and events!
- September 6: Ride Day
- September 26-27: Men’s Retreat
- September 28: Mother-Son Day
- October 5: Fall Festival (registration not necessary)
- October 10-12: Mother-Daughter Retreat
- November 21-22: Messy Church Family Retreat
For more information and to register, go to: https://duboiscenter.org/retreats/dbc-retreats/
Registration closes 2 weeks before the event
Join our Welcome Team!
We are looking for friendly faces to help with our summer camp check-in on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 pm.
Join our welcome team for one Sunday or as many Sundays as you want! Volunteers are needed to help with all parts of the check-in process and must be at least 16 years old. Sign up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA4AD28A2FCC34-56237864-2025.
Fall Festival Volunteers and Crafters Needed
We know it’s only May, but our Fall Festival Committee is already hard at work planning for the 2024 Fall Festival.
This year our annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, from 11 am-5 pm. Fall Festival is only possible because of the efforts of countless volunteers. They bake, promote, stitch, recruit, decorate, set up/take down, drive boats, lead tours, greet, direct traffic, clean, serve, and dedicate hours and hours to make it all happen. If you’re interested in joining our Fall Festival Committee, please email FallFestival@duboiscenter.org.
Crafters & Makers
We are always looking for new makers and crafters to feature at this event! If you are interested in applying and have questions, email our Fall Festival Vendor Coordinator at FallFestival@duboiscenter.org.
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Fall Festival and applications can be submitted at https://duboiscenter.org/crafters.
Register now for our Spring Retreats!
Your favorite retreats are back this Spring along with a few new additions. For more information and to register visit https://duboiscenter.org/retreats/dbc-retreats/
Spring 2024 Retreats
- Father-Son Retreat: March 15-17
- Mother-Daughter Retreat: March 22-24
- Adult Horse Retreat: April 6-7
- Women’s Retreat: April 26-28
- Youth Horse Retreat: April 27-28