Dunlap en Blanc • 56th Annual Family Reunion
56th Annual Family Reunion
Chicago • June 25–29, 2026

Dunlap en Blanc

A weekend where tradition meets elegance—built for laughter, photos, and the kind of memories that carry us through the next 50 years.

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dates: June 25–29, 2026

Schedule

Times and locations are listed below. If any updates occur, they will be posted here.

June 25–29, 2026
Day One

Thursday, June 25

1:00pm - Social Hour

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile

If you arrive before check-in, consider joining the family in the hotel lobby for reconnecting and socializing.

3:00pm - Hotel Check-in

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile

Hotel check-in begins at 3:00pm. T-shirts will be distributed 1:00–4:00pm in the hotel lobby.

6:00pm - Family Social & Dinner

Location TBA

Join us for family fun, drinks, and dinner in the city!

Day Two

Friday, June 26

4:00pm - Family Meet & Greet

Location TBA

Join us for the annual family meet and greet to reconnect with family and officially kick-off the 56th Annual Dunlap Family Reunion en Blanc.

Day Three

Saturday, June 27

12:00pm - Dunlap en Blanc Pool Party

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile Rooftop Pool

Join us for a family pool party at the hotel's rooftop pool.

Day Four

Sunday, June 28

5:00pm - Dunlap en Blanc: Annual Banquet

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile

Join us at the 56th Annual Dunlap Family Banquet. This year’s banquet will follow our dîner en blanc theme.

Day Five

Monday, June 29

11:00am - Hotel Check-out

We wish everyone safe travels home and look forward to seeing everyone back together in 2027 for the 57th Annual Dunlap Family Reunion!

Hotel & Travel Details

Our 2026 “Dunlap en Blanc” banquet draws from the elegance + shared experience that makes all-white gatherings unforgettable.

Hotel Details

We have rooms blocked off for the family at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile.

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile
300 E. Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-6100

Bookgroup rate Calland mention Dunlap Reunion

To reserve rooms you may call the hotel and mention the Dunlap Family Reunion when you book to get the group discount. Or use the booking link above.

Room Rates

  • Double Queen Bedroom: $249.00 per night + tax
  • King Bedroom: $249.00 per night + tax
  • Parking Rate: $50.00 per day

*The committee will be developing a list of nearby parking lots and structures that may have cheaper daily parking rates than the hotel. We will post that list here, closer to the reunion.

Getting to and around Chicago

By Flight

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): 43 minute drive from the hotel
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 31 minute drive from the hotel

By Car

  • About 4 hours and 15 minutes from Detroit
  • About 12 hours from Charlotte

By Amtrak

  • About a 5 hour ride from Detroit
  • The Chicago Union Station is about a 7 minute drive (and 39 minute walk) from the hotel

2026 Reunion Shirts

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