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Click here to Volunteer! Volunteers get free admission to festival & drink tickets!

2011 Lakeside Fest June 30th - July 4th

General Festival Information:
Admission:
$5 gate charge
$2 for seniors 65 and older
Free for active military with valid ID
Free for children 12 and under
Free admission to the carnival midway

Baggo Tournament
7/2 @ 2pm- Cash Prizes

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Carnival unlimited ride wristbands:

  • Thursday 5-9 PM
  • Saturday 12-4 PM
  • Sunday 12-4 PM or 2-6 PM
  • Monday 12-4 PM
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, CARNIVAL &BEER/WINE/TROPICAL DRINK GARDENS AT THE LAKESIDE LEGACY ARTS PARK

The 32nd Lakeside Festival is the premier event hosted by Lakeside Legacy Foundation. The 2010 Festival attendance drew more than 50,000 to the beautiful 12-acres of Lakeside Park. The Festival continues to be the largest showcase of local restaurants and entertainment in the Crystal Lake and McHenry County communities.The 2011 Festival dates are June 30th, July 1, 2, 3, &4th. We are excited to expand our schedule to satisfy the demands of the community and the Fourth of July celebrations.The Crystal Lake Women's of Today children's bicycle parade is on Saturday, July 2nd. Both the Parade and Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, July 3rd. Lakeside Festival includes the family-friendly Baggo (bag toss) tournament, a children's ice-cream eating contest, and children and family entertainment/programs during the daytime hours of Festival. Lakeside offers $1 off coupon to families purchasing unlimited carnival ride wristbands.



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Lakeside Legacy Foundation Entertainment & Important Information:

Festival Gate Entrance Information at Times: (Entrance admission supports the Dole Mansion and Lakeside Legacy Foundation)
Festival Times: Thursday, June 30th & Friday, July 1st: 4pm -11pm
Saturday July 2nd : Noon - 11pm
Sunday, July 3rd & Monday, July 4th: Noon-10pm

Volunteer Opportunities Available for Individuals, Churches, Not-For-Profit Organizations and Businesses! Contact us at 815-455-8000 or at TLegare@LakesideLegacy.org for fun volunteer opportunities! Volunteers receive free admission to festival and two drink coupons! Must be 21 or over. Under 21 volunteers can volunteer with an adult.

Entrance Information: Your Wristband Charge is a donation to Lakeside Legacy. Your attendance to Lakeside Festival creates abundance for the Arts, Historic Preservation and creates programs and community events like Festival for the community to Enjoy all Year Long! Thank you For your Support!
$5 Gate Charge
$3 for Seniors 65+
Free for Active Military with valid ID & Children 12 & under
Free Admission to the Carnival Midway

Thursday, June 30
Open 4:00 p.m. Close 11:00 p.m.
"Bad Looking" Hawaiian Shirt Day
5-9 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides *$1.00 Off W/Coupon
4:30 p.m. Sinful Saints (www.sinfulsaintsband.com) Northwest Herald Stage
7:30 p.m. Pirates Over 40 (www.piratesover40.com) Northwest Herald Stage

Friday, July 1
Open 4:00 p.m. Close 11:00 p.m.
Dole Mansion Tours
5:00 p.m. Dueling Pianos Northwest Herald Stage
7:30 p.m. Hi Infidelity (www.hifilive.com) Pabst Stage

Saturday, July 2
Open Noon Close 11:00 p.m.
Team Sports Day-Wear your favorite team jersey
Kids Decorated Bike Parade-Sponsored by C.L. Women of Today
Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest
Dole Mansion Tours
12-4 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon get coupons while supplies last at the entrance gates)
2:00 p.m. Baggo Tournament- Cash Prizes!
12:00 p.m. Airmail Special/The Jet Set (www.reverbnation.com/airmailspecial ) Northwest Herald Stage
3:00 p.m. Cassandra & The Gravel Road Band (www.cassandragravelroad.com) Northwest Herald Stage
5:00 p.m. CoverGurl (www.covergurlrocks.com) Pabst Stage
8:00 p.m. Jori Parys (www.joriparys.com_) Northwest Herald Stage
9:00 p.m. TONIC-Pabst Stage (www.tonic-online.com) Six Top 10 singles.
Over 4 million records sold. Grammy nominations, platinum albums, numerous awards and hit songs around the world, plus the #1 most-played rock song of 1998. "If You Could Only See" reached No. 11 on the Billboard Airplay Hot 100, and Lemon Parade their debut album went platinum.

Sunday, July 3
Open Noon Close 11:00 p.m.
Parade & Fireworks-Wear Red, White & Blue
Dole Mansion Tours
12-4 p.m. or 2-6 p.m Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon)
1:00 p.m. Parade Down Dole Avenue to Lakeside Festival 12:00 p.m.
True Blu-(Folk-Rock Band spanning blues, funk, jazz and bluegrass.) Northwest Herald Stage
2:30 p.m. Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Band) Pabst Stage
6:00 p.m. Tru Blu Northwest Herald Stage
7:00 p.m. Trippin Billies (www.trippinbillies.com) Pabst Stage
Dusk Fireworks On the Lake

Monday, July 4
Open Noon Close 10:00 p.m.
Independence Day-Wear Red, White & Blue
Dole Mansion Tours
12-4 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon)
12:00 p.m. Music By--TBA-Northwest Herald Stage
2:00 p.m. The Britins (3 Hours of Beatle's Music! www.thebritins.com) Northwest Herald Stage
7:00 p.m. Mike & Joe (www.mikeandjoe.com) Pabst Stage

Lakeside Fest is executed by a volunteer committee, and made financially possible due to the generosity of donors, sponsors and festival attendees. The Lakeside Festival expenses are underwritten by advertising sales for the Program Book, individual donations, corporate sponsorships and entrance wristbands. Lakeside Festival includes fun-filled days of celebration, including concerts, a "Taste by the Lake," carnival, and much more! Lakeside is proud to partner with the City of Crystal Lake and the following community based organizations; Crystal Lake Jaycees, Prairie Grove Band, Prairie Ridge Hockey Team, Boy Scout Troop 168 & 550, Service League of Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Noon Rotary and the Crystal Lake Rowing Club. Thank you to our generous sponsors: ICON Development, Centegra, Northwest Herald, L&V, Auto Tech Centers, Innovative Home Concepts, Home State Bank, Crystal Lake Bank and Trust, Herrick Auto Rebuilders, McHenry County Living Magazine, All-Over Media, Star 105.5 and &103.9. Please patron their businesses and show them your support of this great community and county event!