LAKE COUNTY EVENTS
SAT. thru JUNE 1
The Grayslake Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization that fosters a sense of community by operating a weekly three season outdoor shopping experience in the historic downtown Village Center that offers farm fresh and prepared foods, arts and crafts, music and children’s activities. Saturdays through June 1st.
APRIL 27 & 28
Come experience over 50,000 square feet of indoor shopping at the Lake County Fairgrounds. You’ll see, touch and interact with THOUSANDS of products and services to fill virtually every home improvement need you might have, big or small! Even better, the show has more new and unique displays of the latest and greatest home improvement and lifestyle products and services to help you improve your life by improving your home… inside AND out!. This is a FREE event.
APRIL 27 & 28
Join Patterson Glass to make a beautiful custom glass pendant for yourself or to give as a gift. Registration required
APRIL 28
Artisans Markets feature beautiful HANDMADE and HOMEMADE work from local Artists, Crafters, Makers, Gardeners, Bakers and Chefs. Over 30 artists and food vendors. Come and browse and shop for Mothers Day, Fathers Day or for your own home. This is a free event.
MAY 4
Come experience all there is to see at Monster Truck Wars. Pit Party, Kids power wheel races, ride in a monster truck, Robot battle and more. find it all May 4 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Click link for tickets and more info.
MAY 11 & 12
Taking place every Spring for Mother’s Day, the market features and celebrates local artists, makers, vendors and organizations who are inspired by Mother Earth and working towards a more sustainable future. Mother Earth Market includes presentations, performances, drop-in art activities, classes, and more! Scroll down for a sneak peek at participating artists!
MAY 17 - 19
The Long Grove Chocolate Festival Will Return To The Historic Streets And Parkways Of Downtown Long Grove. Organizers Of This Season’s Chocolate Fest Are Working To Provide An Amazing Three Days Of Live Music, Family Activities, Chocolate Vendors, And Chocolate Experiences!
MAY 18
The Lake Zurich, IL Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness. Tickets required. Save $2 by booking online now. Click link for website.
Thru OCT 24
Party in the new Broken Barn with DJ and line dance instruction the 4th Thursday of every month through October 24. Hosted by the Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill.
MAY 24
The Lake County Food Truck Festival is returning to the Lake County Fairgrounds - with over 40 food vendors! The festival will feature a wide variety of food trucks serving up everything from savory meals, to sweet treats. There will be plenty of live music and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained. Bring your appetite & a few friends to this can’t-miss event! $10 parking per vehicle (save $2 when you buy online).
MAY 25 & 26
Welcome the return of summer at the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, Memorial Day Weekend! Start your family or friend’s day downtown with coffee/breakfast, then soak in unique art from 135+ artists at this long-cherished community tradition. Be sure to look for Kid’s Art Stop and Live Art Demo signs to get interactive with the artists. Look on their website to enter to win $100 to spend at the fair.