Lakeside Festival

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The community is welcome to the fourth 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, starting with music from Gregory B. At 1 pm, watch the Independence Day parade from our grounds and listen to Your Villain My Hero at 4 pm. Gregory B will perform again at 6 pm followed by the headlining act Modern Day Romeos at 7 pm. Fireworks will be at dusk and the festival will come to a close at 10 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. There is also Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristbands available from 2 pm until 6 pm. 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.