The highly anticipated Lakeside Festival at Crystal Lake is making its grand return this week, just in time for 4th of July celebrations.
The historic Lakeside Festival returns this weekend
The family-friendly festival has an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment this year, featuring 14 bands performing on two outdoor stages, a delicious array of food options, exhilarating carnival rides, a festive beer garden, and appearances from beloved superhero characters. Families can also look forward to a charm-filled bike parade and a special ice cream social just for kids.
For younger festival-goers, an assortment of activities awaits: face painting will brighten their days, with daily sessions. On Friday at 1 p.m., children can enjoy a sweet ice cream social. The decorated bike parade will assemble at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, giving kids a chance to show off their creativity. Additionally, there will be photo opportunities with superheroes and the Chicago Wolves mascot available from noon to 3 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
Amid these festivities, there will be a cornhole tournament on Saturday. Warm-ups begin at 12:30 p.m., with the tournament kicking off at 1 p.m. Those who register will enjoy complimentary festival admission, receive two drink tickets, and have the chance to win cash prizes.
Listen to 14 live bands at the Lakeside Festival
- Thursday July 2:
- 3:00 PM: Dangerous Joes – Northwest Herald Stage
- 5:00 PM: Tennessee Whiskey – Yuengling Stage
- 7:00 PM: Dangerous Joes – Northwest Herald Stage
- 8:30 PM: Thunderstruck – Yuengling Stage
- Friday July 3:
- 1:00 PM: Southbound – Northwest Herald Stage
- 4:00 PM: Petty Kings – Yuengling Stage
- 6:00 PM: Pino Farina Band – Northwest Herald Stage
- 7:30 PM: Hi Infidelity – Yuengling Stage
- Saturday July 4:
- 1:00 PM: Judson Brown – Northwest Herald Stage
- 5:00 PM: All American Throwbacks – Yuengling Stage
- 7:00 PM: The Jolly Ringwalds – Northwest Herald Stage
- 8:30 PM: Modern Day Romeos – Yuengling Stage
- Sunday July 5:
- 1:00 PM: Judson Brown – Northwest Herald Stage
- 5:00 PM: All American Throwbacks – Yuengling Stage
- 7:00 PM: The Jolly Ringwalds – Northwest Herald Stage
- 8:30 PM: Modern Day Romeos – Yuengling Stage
Food vendors include Plum Garden, Midwest Citrus Smashers, Chen Chinese Cuisine, Buena Vista, Georgio’s Chicago Pizza, Home Bakery/Dumpling House, Taqueria Los Cumbres, Jablonski Concessions/Mr. Funnel Cakes, The Inside Scoop, Moontime Smokin’ Que, Mama G’s, Smash’d Burgers, Your Sister’s Tomato, Bada$$ Pretzels. Soft drinks will be available, as will a beer garden, Crystal Lake Brewing, and Lou’s Lounge Cocktail Tent.
Admission is priced at $10 for attendees aged 13 and older, $5 for seniors aged 65 and older, and free for children under 12 and active military personnel with ID.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful celebration filled with music, food, and family fun!
