Lakeside Festival At The Dole

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 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.

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

Lakeside Festival 2023 will be cashless for entrance, beer, and alcohol ticket sales. We accept credit, debit cards, and mobile pay!

Friday, June 30th: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristbands
1:00 pm Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest Sponsored by Barton’s
2:00 pm Soecial Consensus – NWH Stage
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dole Mansion Tour
4:00 pm The Wayouts – Pabst Stage
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Unlimited Carnival Rides with $40 Wristbands
6:00 pm Jimmy Nick – NWH Stage
7:30 pm Hi Infidelity – Pabst Stage

Saturday, July 1st: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristbands
12:00 pm Decorated Kids Bike Parade
1:00 pm Cornhole Tournament
2:00 pm Ethan Bell Band – NWH Stage
4:00 pm Semple – Pabst Stage
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Unlimited Carnival Rides with $40 Wristbands
6:00 pm Dangerous Joes – NWH Stage
7:30 pm Modern Day Romeos- Pabst Stage

Sunday, July 2nd: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristbands
1:00 pm Parade Down Dole Ave to Lakeside Fest
2:00 pm Ethan Bell Band – NWH Stage
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dole Mansion Tour
3:00 pm 7th Heaven – Pabst Stage
5:00 pm Simply Billy – NWH Stage
7:00 pm Made in America- Pabst Stage
Fireworks Over Crystal Lake