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.

Schedule Of Events

Taste By the Lake, Beer Garden-Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son, Tropical Drinks, Windy City Amusements
1:00 PM: 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristband
12:00 PM:  Judson Brown - NWH Stage
2:30 PM: The Crystal Lake Strikers - NWH Stage
3:30 PM: Libido Funk Circus - Pabst Stage
6:45 PM: Made in America - Pabst Stage
Dusk: Fireworks on the Lake

Cost :

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