2010
Fairy Diddley Craft Show
Held in May at Woodstock
Harvard Milk Days
Held the 1st Saturday in June. Since 1942 this festival has been held to honor the dairy farmers and the dairy industry. www.milkdays.com
Dick Tracy Days
Held in June of each year in nearby Woodstock.
Crystal Lake Days
Held last weekend in June. Lakeside festival at Historic Dole Mansion. Carnival, rides, games, music, food and more.
27th Annual Chicago Blues Festival
Held in Grant Park - downtown Chicago - June 11-12, 2010. The most popular summer music festival featuring more than 60 local, national, and international acts. For more information visit The Chicago Blues Festival online.
30th Annual Taste of Chicago
June 25 - July 4, 2010
See Taste of Chicago online for more information.
Woodstock Annual Folk Festival
Held in Woodstock in July
See the Woodstock Annual Folk Festival online for further information.
Country Thunder USA
Largest country music festival in the area. www.countrythunder.com
Held in Twin Lakes, WI on July 22-25, 2010.
Boone County Fair
Held in August
See Boone County Fair online for more information.
McHenry Country Fair
First week in August
52nd Annual Chicago Air and Water Show
August 14-15, 2010. Best seen from Chicago's North Avenue Beach or can be seen anywhere the Lakefront. Free to the public featuring Water-skiing and Boat Jumping Exhibitions, lots of children's activities, and plenty of great food. Visit the Chicago Air and Water Show online for more information.
32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
September 4-5, 2010. Held in Grant Park - downtown Chicago. One of the biggest of the summer festivals and one of the most popular in the nation. For more information see the Chicago Jazz Festival online.
Day out with Thomas
Plan to spend a day with "Thomas the Tank Engine" at the Illinois Railroad Museum. August 13, 14, 15, 2010 and August 21 and 22, 2010. For more information, visit their website: www.irm.org.
McHenry County Antique Show
Held in Woodstock in September
Marengo Settler Days
Held each year on Columbus Day Weekend
