Commemorate 250 years with a bang! Check out all the local celebrations in McHenry County or head north to Walworth County. Be sure to catch fireworks!!
McHenry County Key Events & Highlights
- Woodstock 4th of July Fireworks – July 4, dusk, at Emricson Park. Community-funded show with local donations, concessions, and entry via South Street or Jackson Street. Naturally McHenry County+2.
- OAR 4th of July Music Fest – July 3 & 4 at Horse Fair Park. Free live music on the Social Deck, food trucks, beer, and a lakeside sunset view. Naturally McHenry County.
- Crystal Lake Lakeside Festival – July 2–5 at Dole Grounds, with one of the county’s biggest fireworks over Main Beach on Sunday, July 5. Includes carnival rides, live music, food vendors, and family activities City Lifestyle.
- Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest – July 9–12 at Sunset Park. BBQ, live music, carnival rides, and a family-friendly atmosphere City Lifestyle.
- McHenry Fiesta Days – July 9–19, with fireworks over Petersen Park on July 10–12. Features concerts, parades, carnival rides, and food vendors City Lifestyle.
- Algonquin Founders’ Days – July 24–27 at Spella Park. Parade, carnival rides, live entertainment, and fireworks City Lifestyle.
Walworth County Key July 4th Events
- Liberty on the Lake – Lake Geneva
Held on July 4, 2026 at Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva, this Independence Day celebration is part of the county’s America 250 observance. Expect live music, food vendors, and a lakeside atmosphere with Geneva Lake views goWALCO. - East Troy Lions Club Music Festival
While not on July 4, this June festival (June 11–14) sets the tone for summer celebrations with live music, food, and a parade on the final Saturday. It’s a community tradition that builds anticipation for July 4 events Chicago Parent. - Delavan’s 10-Day Celebration
Running from June 26 to July 5, 2026, this citywide event includes fireworks, parades, live music, and historical displays. It’s a major stop for Independence Day festivities in the county Chicago Parent. - Village of Fontana Fireworks Display
The annual July 4, 2026 fireworks show at dusk in Fontana offers a classic small-town Fourth of July experience