2026 B4 Summer Festival

Description

This festival setting is like no other in the Midwest! What makes it so special is that the festival grounds are not in an open field, but on the world-famous Richardson's Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, IL.

The majority of the family-friendly adventure activities will be FREE with admission for both kids and adults.

Free Parking! General Admission is

$10 Pre-Sale

$15 Day of Event

KIDS 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE!

The  Volo Museum and Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce  is excited to present B4 Summer Fest 2026! Gates open at 3pm and fest ends at 10:45pm.

Fun for all ages! Dogs welcome! Bring your own chairs or blankets for comfort. No outside coolers/food/drink permitted.

Free activities include a 50-foot-tall observation tower, pedal cars, giant jumping pillows, a giant slide, playgrounds, yard games, farm-style basketball hoops, and more!

There are more activities that require an additional charge:

Zip-lining | $16 | Each person must sign a waiver.

Must weigh between 70-270 lbs and must be 18yrs or older. Purchased on-site only.

Gem Mining Station | $7-$13 | Purchased on-site only.

Live music from staple headlining bands:

3-4pm - DJ Marc Esses

4-5pm - School of Rock Barrington

5-6pm - TBA

6pm-6:30pm - DJ Marc Esses

6:30pm - 8:30pm - Made in America: A Toby Keith Tribute Band

8:30pm-9pm - DJ Marc Esses

9pm - 10:45pm - Modern Day Romeos

9:30pm - 9:45pm - FIREWORKS - DJ Marc Esses

9:45pm - 10:45pm - Modern Day Romeos

Local breweries will be represented, pouring their favorite flavors. including Crystal Lake Brewing, 9th Hour Brewing, Harbor Brewing, Sew Hop'd, and domestics and seltzers by Chas. Herdrich.

Local food trucks will be placed throughout the property with a wide assortment of both bacon and non-bacon-themed food options:

Pixie Dawgs, Belly's, Toasty Cheese, Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard and El Chido Street Tacos, Brookie's Soda Hut, Travlin' Tom's Coffee Truck and Scott's Popcorn & Cotton Candy Cause truck.

Bourbon Tasting | 3pm-9pm

The Barrel Bounty is hosting ticketed bourbon tastings that will provide novice and seasoned palates alike with a great experience. Limited tickets are available.

There will be 8 different bourbons to try.

You can purchase a four-punch card for $30

or an eight-punch card for $50

You will receive a $20 cash reward for gaming at The Barrel Bounty

You have your choice of any of the eight bourbons to try with the four-punch card, as well as the eight-punch card

You do not have to use the tastings in one sitting. You can come back at any time during the festival, from 3-9pm, to complete the punch card.

Wine Tasting | 3pm-9pm - purchased on-site only

Richardson Adventure Farm has a large wine tasting bar in its main entrance.

They will be hosting a wine tasting from 3-9pm. Wine tasting by the flight | $8 for 6 wines | $5 for 3 wines | $2 for 1 wine

All proceeds benefit the Chain O' Lakes Chamber of Commerce to reinvest back into the community.