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!

June 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.

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.

Summer Reading Kick-off
June 4, Grayslake Area Library
Kick-off summer at your library! Activity times vary throughout the day but include face painting, crafts, games, roving entertainment, concert and Food Trucks.

Highwood Redhead Days
June 4 & 5, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Highwood City Hall Park
The family-friendly festival will take place at Highwood’s City Hall Park, 17 Highwood Avenue, where participants can register to be a part of the record breaking photo, purchase any signature “ginger gear, drinks, and goodies,” vote for their favorite carrot cake, and then head out to stroll the streets of Highwood and see how Highwood businesses are painting the town Red!

Jam Fest
June 4, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., Round Lake Park
Summer music festival in Round Lake Park.

11th Annual Block Party
June 11, St. Norbert, Northbrook
Festival is held rain or shine, $10 admission per person after 7:00 p.m. Highlights include a kids fun run, games, inflatables, bands and food.

Celebration of Summer
June 11, Lehman Park, Lake Villa
Event includes Car Show, Craft Fair, Live Music and Rib Fest. Fireworks at Dusk.

Arts4Kids National Children’s Day Festival
June 12, Dam No. 1 Woods, Wheeling
$25 per family as a donation to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children and Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Event includes performance by Jason Kollum, DJ, arts & crafts, balloon twisting, games, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides and more.

Libertyville Days Festival
June 16-19, Downtown Libertyville
Event features Arts & Craft Fair, Entertainment, Carnival, Parade, food and more.

Wauconda Fest
June 23-26, Cook Park
$3 admission for all 4 days of events. Events include music, BINGO, Police Dog demos, Car Show, Craft Show, food and more.

Long Grove Summerfest
June 24-26, Historic Long Grove
Admission is $5. Formerly called Strawberry Fest this festival features all things berry as well as kiddie rides, entertainment and more.

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.

BeachFest
June 24-26, Round Lake Beach Civic and Cultural Center
Top Live Musical Act Performances Cultural Entertainment Stage – Family Friendly Activities Carnival – Craft Fair – Food Vendors – Beverage Tent – & More!

Fox Lake Fireman’s 58th Annual Festival
June 25-26, FLVFD Bingo Hall
Water fights, Food, Raffles, Entertainment, and more!

Annual Family Picnic and Fireworks
June 25 4:00 - 10:00 p.m., Central Park, Grayslake
Featuring “Taste of Grayslake” food vendors, business booths, kids rides, games and live music.

Carnivals in Lake County

Summer Fair and Carnival
June 2 -5, 38-Acre Park, Winthrop Harbor
Carnival rides, games, food, live bands, contests and more. Saturday night ends with Fireworks. See website for full schedule and hours

Spring Carnival
June 2-5, Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Carnival by Fantasy Amusement. Unlimited ride passes available.

Art Festivals in Lake County

Art in the Park
June 4, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Lehmann Park, Lake Villa
Enjoy live music, food, and various forms of art on display.

Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
June 4, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Bowen Park, Waukegan
This festival celebrates art, music, drama, and dance through art demonstrations, an open microphone program, musicians, and storytellers.

Antioch Summer Arts & Crafts Faire
June 18 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Downtown Antioch
You’ll find numerous treasures from some of the county’s finest Artisans. Free Face painting, balloon art, fun fair and other fun!

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