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

Kid's Day -
Taste By the Lake, Beer Garden-Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son, Windy City Amusements, Tropical Drinks, Face Painting
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Unlimited Carnival Rides With $30 Wristband
1:00 PM: Rosie and the Rivets - NWH Stage
1:00 PM: Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Dole Mansion Tours
4:00 PM: Classical Blast - Pabst Stage
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Unlimited Carnival Rides with $40 Wristband
6:00 PM: Always Olivia - NWH Stage
7:45 PM: Hi Infidelity - Pabst Stage

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