Lakeside Festival is one of the largest and longest-running summer festivals in McHenry County. Held on the beautiful grounds of the historic Dole Mansion and Lakeside Arts Park over Independence Day weekend, Lakeside Festival has been honored multiple years as "Best Festival" by Shaw Media's Best of the Fox Readers' Choice Awards.

Four Fun-Filled Days For The Whole Family!

Exciting live music - 14 bands over 4 days on 2 outdoor stages!
Scrumptious food - seriously mouth-watering summer fare!
Thrilling, unlimited carnival rides for all ages!
An incredible selection of beer and wines!
Midway games for the whole family!
Kids activities: Face-painting, Superheroes, Team Mascots, Ice Cream Eating Contest, Decorated Bike Parade.
Baggo tournament - Got a competitive streak? Bean bags abound! Register now. Teams get free entrance to fest, drink tickets and a chance to win cash prizes.

Schedule of Events

July 4, 2024

Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Taste By the Lake
Beer Garden - Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich and Son
Tropical Drinks
Windy City Amusements

3:00 PM - 7:00pm: Unlimited Carnival Rides With $30 Wristband
1:00 pm: Johnny Russler and The Beach Bum Band - NWH Stage
4:30 pm: Beyond the Blonde - Pabst Stage
6:00 pm: NWH Stage
8:00 pm: Journeyman - Pabst Stage

July 5, 2024

Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Kid's Day

Taste By the Lake
Beer Garden-Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son
Windy City Amusements
Tropical Drinks
Face Painting

1:00 pm: Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest-Sponsored by the Barton's
12:00 PM - 4:00 pm: Unlimited Carnival Rides With $30 Wristband
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Dole Mansion Tours
2:00 pm: Blooze Brothers - NWH Stage
4:00 pm: Chicago Experience - Pabst Stage
5:00 PM - 9:00 pm: Unlimited Carnival Rides with $40 Wristband
6:00 pm: Blooze Brothers - NWH Stage
7:30 pm: Hi Infidelity - Pabst Stage

July 6, 2024

Hours: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Taste By the Lake

Beer Garden-Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich and Son Tropical Drinks

Windy City Amusements

Superhero Characters

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM:

Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristband

Decorated Kids Bike Parade

Superhero Characters

1:00 pm: Cornhole Tournament
1:30 pm: Billy Elton - NWH Stage
4:00 pm: Don’t Rock the Juke Box - Pabst Stage
5:00 PM - 9:00 pm: Unlimited Carnival Rides with $40 Wristband
6:00 pm: Brass on Fire - NWH Stage
8:00 pm: Modern Day Romeos - Pabst Stage

July 7, 2024

Hours: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Taste By the Lake

Beer Garden-Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich and Son Tropical Drinks

Windy City Amusements

11:30 pm: Decorated Kids Bike Parade
1:00 pm: 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM - 4:00 pm: Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristband
3:00 PM - 5:00 pm: Dole Mansion Tours
12:00 pm: Whiskey Romance - NWH
3:00 pm: The Crystal Lake Strikers - NWH
4:00 pm: Radio Gaga - Pabst Stage
6:00 pm: Pirates Over 40 Acoustic
7:00 pm: Semple - Pabst Stage
Dusk: Fireworks on the Lake

Date:
July 4-7, 2024

Hours:
Thursday, July 4: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday, July 5: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday, July 6: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday, July 7: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:
Lakeside Legacy Foundation
401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Tickets:
Gate charge for each day is $10 for ages 13 and up+
Seniors 65+ $5 each
Kids 12 and under are free
Active military with ID are free

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