Lakeside Festival

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The community is welcome for the third day of the 33^rd annual Lakeside Festival, voted ’11 and ’12 Best Festival in McHenry County by Shaw Suburban Media, held on the grounds of the historic Dole Mansion. The gates open at noon, with the Kids Bike Parade sponsored by The Women of Today. The Parade begins south of Main Beach and ends on the grounds of Lakeside. Also, families will be able to meet mascots from the Blackhawks, the Bulls, and the Bears between 1 pm and 3 pm and receive free sports items. Fest goers can also participate in the Baggo Tournament starting at 2 pm. Arrive at 1:30 pm for $50 donation registration and warm-up. Pre-registration can be found on the website for a $40 donation by June 29. Must be 18 years or older. Music from Tropixplosion is at 4 pm followed by the headlining act Libido Funk Circus at 7 pm. Admission to the Midway Carnival is free of charge, with a $5 gate entrance donation to Lakeside Legacy Foundation to the taste by the lake food and beverage tents and music stages. Kids 12 and under, along with active military members, enter free of charge while seniors 65+ can enter for a $2 entrance donation. Parking is available on Country Club, Ringling Road, and Golf Road. The proceeds benefit Lakeside Legacy Arts Park and the continuation of a mission to foster an innovative, world-class arts education destination. The Festival proceeds ensure the preservation and protection of the 12-acre Lakeside Legacy Arts Park and Historic Dole Mansion. This fun filled festival has a purpose, and that is to raise the funds of the foundation to continue fulfilling our mission and vision. The generous presenting sponsor, Sage Products Inc, makes Lakeside Festival possible in conjunction with countless other community partners. Lakeside is also celebrating its 10-year anniversary, so thank you to the community for all the support. Attendance at fest helps ensure that the next 10 years will continue to aid and foster the mission and vision. Lakeside Legacy has also launched a new website sponsored by Myriadcs at www.lakeside.myriadcs.net. For more information on the festival schedule of events, bands, volunteer opportunities and festival sponsors, visit the festival website. Contact The Lakeside Legacy Foundation at 815-455-8000. The Lakeside Legacy Foundation is located at 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake, IL.