July Fairs and Festivals in Lake County
Nothing says summer like a fair! Festivals, carnivals, fairs, street fests whatever you call them they mean food, music and FUN! Find out where and when you can celebrate summer fun here!
July Festivals in Lake County
Please follow the links for more details. If the festival is more than one day the link provided is for the first day of the event. Please see our calendar for following days.
For Independence day festivals and fireworks please see our Guide to 4th of July in Lake County.
Food Truck Fridays
Every Other Friday through September 23, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Lincolnshire
Event features 10 food trucks for lunchtime picnicking.
Out to Lunch
Fridays June 24 - August 19, Cook Park, Libertyville
It’s a party in the park! Food vendors, music and lots of fun.
Mundelein Community Days
July 1 - 5, Kracklaur Park/Santa Maria Del Popolo
Event includes musical performances, food, drinks, car show, carnival, activities for kids and adults, and much more.
Tanabata Festival
July 7, Lilac Cottage, Bowen Park, Waukegan
This festival takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month of the year, when according to legend, two stars, Altair and Vega, usually separated from each other by the Milky Way, are able to meet. Join us in the 8th annual celebration of Tanabata. Make a wish for clear weather as you attach your personal wish or haiku poem for the upcoming year to the “wishing tree” otherwise, Altair and Vega cannot meet.
Summer Beach Fiesta
July 9, Wauconda Beach House
Event features entertainment, goofy games, sand castle building and conclude the day with Root Beer Floats. Admission $6
Summer Nights at the Park
Mondays, July 11-25 Lake County JCC/Garoon Gateway to Science
Enjoy entertainment, live music, food trucks and more at Garoon Gateway to Science at Lake County JCC.
Vernon Hills Summer Cel
July 14-17 Century Park
Event features excellent food, carnival rides, entertainment and spectacular fireworks!
Summer Festival
July 16, St. Bede, Ingelside
Event features games, pig roast, food, beer tent, entertainment.
Highwood Days & North Shore Taco Fest
July 20 - 24, Everts Park
This year marks the 48th anniversary of Highwood’s oldest festival. Complete with carnival rides, funnel cakes, a beer & margarita garden, live music and tons of food from local vendors – this is the most traditional festival and will not disappoint! To add to the excitement, Highwood debuts the First Annual North Shore Taco Fest where we will bring together the region’s best taco-centric restaurants, caterers and food trucks to offer a wide range of mouth watering taco creations.
88th Annual Lake County Fair
July 27-31, Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake
The festival of the summer featuring live entertainment, food, carnival, animals, rodeo, BMX, demolition derby and more. Our tips for tackling the fair with kids.
Art Festivals in Lake County
Chicago Botanic Gardens Art Festival
July 2-3, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Stroll and shop among 100 juried artists on the Esplanade. This one-of-a-kind art festival brings botanic-themed and botanic-made photography, paintings, ceramics, cement, metal, fiber, wood, jewelry, and other pieces to the Chicago Botanic Garden.
ArtWauk
July 16, Waukegan Arts District
ArtWauk is a monthly celebration of arts in the Arts & Entertainment District in Waukegan. Each month this event showcases different art and artists at over 20 venues, offering free access to each site and a chance to meet the artists.
Art in the Park
July 16-17 , Village Green Park, Northbrook
Join us for a fine art and fine craft show. Includes live music both days, hands-on kids’ art activities and a food court.
Glencoe Festival of Art
July 30, Downtown Glencoe, Glencoe
Glencoe Festival of Art features more than 110 juried artists from around the world. Live music, food and fun activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt.
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