COUNTDOWN TO LAKESIDE FESTIVAL
Thursday, July 4th 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday, July 5th 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, July 6th 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday, July 7th 12:00pm – 11:00pm
2024 Festival Dates:
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Admission Costs:
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
FEST 2024 will be cashless for entrance, beer and alcohol ticket sales.
We accept credit and debit cards, and mobile pay options.
The Festival Continues!
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.
Lakeside Festival is the largest fundraiser for Lakeside Legacy Foundation’s year-round arts, education, history, and community programs. The Dole’s festival team collaborates with the City of Crystal Lake to coordinate Lakeside Festival activities with the Independence Day parade and fireworks displays.
This year, Lakeside Festival will be going Cashless for all entrance ticket and beer garden ticket sales. We will be accepting credit and debit cards, as well as mobile pay options.
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.
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