Fairs & Festivals Calendar

McHenry County

A DAY AT PETERSEN FARM, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28, Petersen Farm, McCullom Lake Road, McHenry. Demonstrations of canning, pie baking, spinning, weaving as well as an Abraham Lincoln reenactor and Lincoln Exhibit. Games, activities and hay rides offered. Information: www.ci.mchenry.il.us or 815-363-2100.

A WOODSTOCK TRIBUTE, Aug. 14-15, Galt Airport, Greenwood. Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the historic music and peace festival near Woodstock, New York in 1969. Information: www.tribute2woodstock.com

ALGONQUIN FOUNDERS’ DAYS, July 23-26, Algonquin. “Founders’ Goes Mardi Gras” theme. Information: www.algonquinfoundersdays.com or 847-658-5340

AMERICA’S CARDBOARD CUP REGATTA, 25th annual, noon June 27, Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Annual championship cardboard boat racing event. Gate opens 9 a.m. Information: 815-459-1300 or www.cardboardcup.com.

BLAST ON THE BEACH & LIGHTS ON THE LAKE, Aug. 29, Main Beach, Crystal Lake. Antique and craft fair, Bingo on the Beach, music, food and boat parade. Information: www.crystallakeparks.org/General-Info/foundation.htm or 815-459-0680

CARY DAYS, 16th annual, June 18-21, Lions Park, 1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Four-day event includes rides, live music, games, car show and fireworks. Sponsor: Cary-Grove Jaycees. For information, visit: www.carygrovejaycees.org.

FIESTA DAYS, July 10-25 (Music Fest is July 10-12), Petersen and Veteran’s Memorial parks, McHenry. Includes performance by Gin Blossoms, Family Faith Nite, other events. Information: www.mchenrychamber.com or 815-385-4300

HERITAGE FAIR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12, McHenry County Historical Museum, Union. “Meet Me at the Fair!” is this year’s theme with free admission to museum building and family entertainment. Information: www.mchsonline.org or 815-923-2267.

LAKE IN THE HILLS SUMMER SUNSET FESTIVAL, Sept. 4-6, Sunset Park, Lake in the Hills. Parade, carnival rides, craft show and fireworks. Information: www.summersunsetfest.com

LAKESIDE FESTIVAL, July 2-5, Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 400 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Live music, art shows, Dole Mansion tours, Taste by the Lake, carnival, fireworks and more. Admission: $4 adults, $2 seniors, free for children 12 and younger and active military with ID. Information: 815-455-8000 or www.lakesidelegacy.org.

McHENRY COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 5-9, Woodstock. Annual fair celebrates 60 years with agricultural exhibits, food, entertainment and more. Information: www.mchenrycountyfair.com or 815-338-5310.

MIDWEST FIBER & FOLK ART FAIR, July 17-19, McHenry County College. Celebration of the “work of our hands” featuring workshops, demonstrations, music and food. Information: www.fiberandfolk.com or 815-276-2537

ROCKIN’ ROTARY RIBFEST, July 9-12, Sunset Park, Lake in the Hills. Barbecue and family entertainment. Information: www.rockinrotaryribfest.com

WOODSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL, 24th annual, 12:30 to 6 p.m. July 19, on the Square, Woodstock. Musical performances by John Flynn, Magpie, The Jamie O’Reilly Trio, Still on the Hill, Trillium, Natalia Zukerman. Children’s activities and more. Suggested donation: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, $25 families. Information: 815-479-9933 or www.woodstockfolkfestival.org.

WOODSTOCK JAZZ FESTIVAL, Aug. 21-22, Woodstock Square. Promotion of jazz music in all its diverse forms and colorful history at various businesses in the Square. Information: www.jazzonthesquare.net or 847-340-8319

WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL, Aug. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, Woodstock Opera House. Guest conduct format enabling patrons to enjoy music of Mozart in different performance styles. Information: www.mozartfest.org

Regional

BELVIDERE HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL, June 26-28, downtown Belvidere. Carnival, arts and crafts fair, car show, petting zoo, tractor pull, parade, live music, fireworks and more. Schedule: 5 to 10 p.m. June 26, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 27-28. Free admission. Information: 815-544-2612 or www.belvidereheritagedays.com.

LONG GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, June 26-28, downtown Long Grove. Entertainment, children’s activities and rides and all sorts of strawberry-themed foods, drinks and merchandise. www.longgroveonline.com/strawberry.html or 847-634-0888.

ON THE WATERFRONT, Sept. 3-6, downtown Rockford. Charlie Daniels Band kicks off the festival. Information: www.onthewaterfront.com or 815-964-4388

WOOFSTOCK, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 20, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Bring your pet for pet activities, pet parade, world’s largest dog biscuit contest, Couture Canine Fashion Show, music, product and service vendors and more. Free admission. Information: 847-990-3750 or www.lambsfarm.org.

Chicago

I AM FEST, 12:30 to 7 p.m. June 13, Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Independent Arts & Musical Festival featuring 25 bands on two stages for ages 17 and older. Doors open 11 a.m. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets and information: 312-559-1212, ticketmaster.com or www.iamfest.com.

RIBFEST CHICAGO, 11th annual, 5 to 10 p.m. June 12; noon to 10 p.m. June 13-14, 4000 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Featuring North Center neighborhood barbecued fare and live music. Suggested donation: $5 at entrance. Information: 773-525-3609 or www.ribfest-chicago.com.

SKALD 10 STORYTELLING FESTIVAL, 10th annual, June 20-27, Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Celebration of the art of storytelling with workshops and competitions for adults and children and more. Tickets: $10-$20. Workshops are free (registration required). Tickets and information: 312-742-8497 or www.dcatheater.org.

TASTE OF CHICAGO, 29th annual, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 26 through July 5, Grant Park, Jackson Boulevard & Columbus Drive, Chicago. Featuring more than 200 menu items from more than 50 restaurants, live entertainment, amusement rides and more. Schedule: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closes 9:30 p.m. July 3-4 and 6 p.m. July 5. Free admission. Food tickets sold in strips of 12 for $8. For information, visit: www.tasteofchicago.us.