LIVE MUSIC CARNIVAL FOOD BEVERAGE TENT CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FAMILY ACTIVITIES
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
The Lakeside Festival brings our community together with something for everyone. With so much in common, it’s only natural for Home State Bank to once again proudly sponsor Crystal Lake’s largest and longest-running event!
HERITAGE
Home State Bank has been Crystal Lake’s hometown bank since 1915.
CALLING
We facilitate the financing our neighbors need to help our community thrive.
GROWTH
Over our 110-year history, we’ve grown into McHenry County’s largest family-owned financial institution.
LEADERSHIP
Locally owned and operated, our decision-makers have your best interests at heart.
SCOPE
Offering mortgages in all 50 states, checking and savings accounts, business loans and trusts, Home State Bank is with you, all your life.
WE THANK THE DOLE AND THE LAKESIDE LEGACY FOUNDATION FOR HOSTING THIS CHERISHED ANNUAL TRADITION.
Letter from Board President of The Dole
We are all proud to welcome family, friends, and neighbors to our 45th Annual Lakeside Festival and 4th of July weekend celebration. The Lakeside Festival at The Dole is McHenry County’s longest running annual celebration of family fun, food, fun rides, and great music.
The Lakeside Festival (FEST) is also the largest fundraising event for The Dole. The Dole needs events like FEST and other events hosted at The Dole, which has an operating budget of over $1 million a year and receives no funding from the City of Crystal Lake. We are extremely thankful to have our dedicated volunteer FEST Committee and our many long-standing FEST sponsors to organize and support this great event for us to all enjoy as the community gathering point over the 4th of July weekend.
Compaction Equipment
Pumps & Generators
Laser Systems
We continue to work diligently to deliver on our mission to preserve and protect The Dole. Your partnership with us is critical in helping us sustain and improve the Dole Mansion, Lakeside building and the entire 12-acre property for Crystal Lake and the surrounding communities to enjoy for generations to come.
We sincerely thank you for your support as we once again celebrate our 4th of July with family and friends at this year’s 2025 Lakeside Festival!
Best Regards,
Jay LeCoque Board President of The Dole
Dear Crystal Lake Friends and Neighbors,
As we celebrate the birth of our nation, we gather Day traditions. The festivities surrounding the Festival, Independence Day parade and the awe-inspiring
On behalf of the City of Crystal Lake, I want to thank time and talents to bring these beloved events to thank the individuals and businesses who contribute
Please join me for the Independence Day festivities beautiful community, a good place to live, to work
Sincerely,
Mayor Haig Haleblian
LETTER FROM CL CHAMBER PRESIDENT
The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and its members wish everyone a wonderful Lakeside Festival and Independence Day Parade. This is an exceptional time of the year for our community as we gather to celebrate with family and friends and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy.
Our vibrant local business community is a pillar of support for numerous events throughout the year, and the Lakeside Festival is no exception. This year, from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6, we invite you to join us at The Dole for a weekend filled with joy, laughter, and community spirit. The festivities will reach their peak at sundown on Sunday with a breathtaking fireworks display.
As a part of the celebration, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with the City of Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake Lions Club to organize the Independence Day Parade. I am pleased to report that the parade will return to its traditional route this year. It begins at City Hall (100 West Woodstock Street) and ends at South Elementary School (601 Golf Road). It’s a joy to see generations of families lining the streets to view the parade and enjoy this Crystal Lake tradition.
A special thank you to the City of Crystal Lake, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, Crystal lake Lions Club, and volunteers who contributed countless hours to make the parade possible.
Please don’t hesitate to stop by the Chamber office at 427 W. Virginia Street for information about our members or the larger community. We have many resources, including area maps, a community guide, and brochures of non-profit agencies and businesses. We’re here to help!
Catherine Peterson, President/CEO
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce
2025 SCHEDULE
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, CARNIVAL & BEER/WINE/TROPICAL DRINK GARDENS
Thursday, July 3
Open 12:00 p.m. - Close 11:00 p.m.
Taste By the Lake
Beer Garden - Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son
Tropical Drinks
Windy City Amusements
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides With $30 Wristband
1:00 p.m. Johnny Russler & The Beach
Bum Band - NWH Stage
4:00 p.m. Sparks Fly - The Taylor Swift
Experience - Pabst Stage
6:30 p.m. Dangerous Joes - NWH Stage
8:00 p.m. Wildfire - Pabst Stage
Friday, July 4
Open 12:00 pm - Close 11:00 pm
KID’S DAY
Taste By the Lake
Beer Garden - Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son
Tropical Drinks
Windy City Amusements
Face Painting
1:00 p.m.
Rosie and the Rivets - NWH Stage
1:00 p.m. Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dole Manion Tours
4:00 p.m. Classical Blast - Pabst Stage
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides with $40 Wristband
6:00 p.m. Always Olivia - NWH Stage
7:45 p.m. Hi Infidelity - Pabst Stagee
Saturday, July 5
Open 12:00 p.m. - Close 11:00 p.m.
Taste By the Lake
Beer Garden - Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son
Tropical Drinks
Windy City Amusements
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristband
12:00 p.m. Kids Decorated Bike Parade
12:30 p.m. Wild Daisy - NWH Stage
12:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament
4:00 p.m. Pino Farina - NWH Stage
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides
Sunday, July 6
AT THE DOLE
Open 12:00 pm - Close 10:00 pm
Taste By the Lake
Beer Garden - Sponsored by Chas. Herdrich & Son
Tropical Drinks
Windy City Amusements
1:00 p.m. 4th of July Parade
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Unlimited Carnival Rides with $30 Wristband
12:00 p.m. Judson Brown - NWH Stage
2:30 p.m. The Crystal Lake Strikers NWH Stage
3:30 p.m. Libido Funk Circus - Pabst Stage
5:30 p.m. TBD
6:45 p.m. Made in America - Pabst Stage Dusk Fireworks On the Lake Gate charge for each day is $10 for ages 13 and up+ Seniors 65+ $5 each Active military with ID are free Kids 12 and under are free.
FEST 2025 will be cashless for entrance, carnival tickets, beer and alcohol sales. We accept credit and debit
Make every trip more rewarding with unlimited 2X points*.
As a proud sponsor of the Dole Mansion and Lakeside Legacy Foundation, MSUFCU is deeply rooted in our community, dedicated to enriching lives and empowering you to achieve your dreams.
Through your membership, MSUFCU actively supports community programs, fostering growth opportunities and creating a more vibrant place to live and work. Together, we .
Become part of our commitment to the community.
With just a $10 donation to the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation and a $5 share account, you could qualify for membership.
Learn more at msufcu.org.
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We love this community and the people we share it with. That’s why we support the families, local businesses, and charitable organizations that make our home so unique.
Whether through family-friendly events, charity drives, financial courses, or community sponsorships, we’re proud to support our hometown in every way we can. After all, this isn’t just home to us; it’s home to all of us.
We love this community and the people we share it with. That’s why we support the families, local businesses, and charitable organizations that make our home so unique.
Whether through family-friendly events, charity drives, financial courses, or community sponsorships, we’re proud to support our hometown in every way we can. After all, this isn’t just home to us; it’s home to all of us.
CRYSTAL LAKE BREWING
RUSH CREEK DISTILLING
(Saturday and Sunday Only)
PLUM GARDEN
Fried Rice
Hong Kong Chicken
Egg Rolls
Crab Rangoon
Sweet and Sour Chicken
MIDWEST CITRUS SMASHERS
Fresh Squeezed Fruit Drinks
Strawberry Sunrise
Passion Fruit Infusion
Peach Paradise
Mango Madness
CHEN CHINESE CUISINE
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Egg Rolls
Crispy Honey Chicken
Fried Rice
Teriyaki Beef on a Stick
2025 FOOD VENDORS
BUENA VISTA
Tacos
Burritos
Nachos
Quesadillas
Fajitas
GEORGIO’S
Individual Deep Dish
Pepperoni, Cheese, & Sausage
Slices Pizza
Beverages
HOME BAKERY/DUMPLING
HOUSE
Polish Specialties
KISSED BY FIRE
Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken
Sandwich
Rib tips Brisket
Mac n’ Cheese
Wood-Fired Pizza
TAQUERIA LAS CUMBRES
Beef Taco w/Chips
Tacos
Burritos
Elotes
Chips & Salsa
MR. FUNNEL
Funnel Cakes
Roasted Corn on the cob
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
THE INSIDE SCOOP
Ice Cream Sundae or Shake
Hot Fudge Sundae
Cones
Shaved Ice/ Candy
Root Beer Floats
K & E CONCESSIONS
BROTHERS BBQ
Hot Dogs
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
Fried Pickle Chips
Loaded Waffles Fries
MOONTIME SMOKIN’ QUE
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chopped Brisket Sandwich
“Festival Fries” (Cheese Fries w/Smoked Meat)
Smoked Chicken Wings
MAMA G’S
Italian Ice
Frozen Cannolis
SMASH D’
Bacon Jam Smash’D
Cheesy Smash’D
Tater Bombs
Rosemary-Salted Fries
Chicken Nuggets
sponsors
Thank you
2025 LAKESIDE FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor: Home State Bank
Beer & Entertainment: Chas. Herdrich & Son, Inc.
One Stop Drink Tent Sponsor: Lake Roots
Music Sponsor: BCU
Mug Sponsor: Home State Bank
Wristband Sponsor: Auto Tech McHenry
Car Dealer Sponsor: Buss Ford
Entrance sponsor: Crystal Lake Bank and Trust
Koozie Sponsor: Snap on Tools
1st Aid Sponsor: Advocate Good Shepherd
Sponsor: Talent Associates
Media Sponsor: Northwest Herald
Radio Sponsor: Star 105.5
Ice Cream Contest Sponsor: The Barton Family
Family Program Sponsors:
Elle’s Deli & Bagels
MSUFCU (Michigan State University Federal Credit Union)
ERG - Elite Remodeling Group
2025 Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole Board Sponsors
White Claw
Weyer Finance Partner
EBY Graphics
Tomasello’s Landscaping
Veugeler Electric
K Hill Productions
McHenry Heating and Air
Exemplar Financial Network
Ultra Strobe
Chas. Her drich & Son Inc. is a Pr oud Sponsor of L akeside Festival
JULY 3r d - JULY 6th 2025
Chas. Her drich & Son wishes all McHenry County Residents, Families & Friends a Safe Holiday Weekend.
Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
July 3, 1:00 p.m.
NWH Stage
Celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun, Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band are the ultimate party band. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, jam out to hits by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others.
Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience
July 3, 4:00 p.m.
Pabst Stage
Introducing the perfect gal to tackle one of the biggest country and pop music sensations of our time, Sammy Jo!. Sammy Jo pays tribute in true adoration of one of the best catalogs and talents in modern music by fronting Sparks Fly-The Taylor Swift Experience!
Dangerous Joes
July 3, 6:00 p.m.
NWH Stage
From Crystal Lake, they play the music of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and now.
Alternative, Rock and Country-all the crowd favorites
2025 ENTERTAINMENT
Wildfire
July 3, 8:00 p.m.
Pabst Stage
Not just a country band, we are a party band playing all of your favorite current and classic country tunes with a few surprises thrown in, performed with a high energy attitude to keep you with your hands in the air, dancing and singing all night long.
Rosie
and the Rivets
July 4, 1:00 p.m.
NWH Stage
Rosie & The Rivets perform the best danceable music of the 1950’s and early 1960’s along with current hits with a retro twist. Not your typical ‘oldies playing oldies’ band, they perform a high energy show that’s fun for all ages. You’ll hear early rock, rockabilly, girl group, surf and soul authentically and expertly performed by professional entertainers.
Classical Blast
July 4, 4:00 p.m. Pabst Stage
Classical Blast performs classic rock music melded with famed classical music… all on classical & rock instruments. Their signature summer show features classic rock music from the late ’60s to current hits, all mashed with music by the great composers: Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Chopin, and others. Make no mistake, this show ROCKS!
Always Olivia
July 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m. NWH Stage
From the age of seven, Annie Aiello fell in love with the voice and spirit of Olivia Newton-John. That passion led her to create Always Olivia, a premier national touring tribute show honoring the legacy of Olivia’s unparalleled music and inspirational life Always Olivia spans five decades of Olivia Newton-John’s unforgettable hits, blending stunning musical renditions, historical storytelling, era-specific costumes, humor, audience participation, and captivating video elements.
Hi Infidelity
July 4, 7:45 p.m. Pabst Stage
This band has been voted the Best Rock Band by suburban Nite Life Magazine. They are comprised of six talented musicians who will make you feel as if you are listening to the original artists while performing the hits from Journey to REO to Styx and many others.
Wild Daisy
July 5, 12:30 p.m. NWH Stage
Wild Daisy is THE most energetic, dynamic female-fronted country band in the Chicago area. The band plays current, upbeat country, with a few pop/rock songs thrown in. Wild Daisy established a reputation in Chicago for consistently delivering highquality, family-friendly, crowd-interactive, entertaining shows, with musicianship and energy that cannot be matched.
Pino Farino
July 5, 4:00 p.m. Pabst Stage
Chicago-based alternative rockers Pino Farina Band offer up a unique blend of music with raw unhinged expression and showmanship. Forceful, focused and fun, their live shows are a blend of the sincerity of U2 meets the outrageousness of Foo Fighters. their hybrid mix of rock and melody-driven songs are infused with Pino’s passionate vocals to create their unique sound.
Brass on Fire
July 5, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
NWH Stage
Brass on Fire is all about bringing the heat with their horn-centered rock and soul tunes. Featuring a 3-piece horn section and a tight knit 4-piece rhythm crew, they deliver hits from the 60’s to today. Fans of Chicago, Lionel Richie, The Blues Brothers, Santana and Steely Dan will feel right at home.
Modern Day Romeos
July 5, 8:30 p.m. Pabst Stage
MDR will rock the crowd with their covers from Black Betty, Honky Talk Woman, Centerfold and many more. They promise, even if you come alone, you will make friends with the people around you.
Judson
Brown
July 6, 12:00 p.m. NWH Stage
Judson is founder and bandleader of the Judson Brown Band (est. 2014). Perhaps you have seen the band at Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair, your favorite beer garden, or opening for national acts such as Wynonna Judd, Jana Kramer, or High Valley. Judson was also lead guitarist/vocalist in regional cover band Bella Cain for 14 years.
2025 ENTERTAINMENT
The Crystal Lake Strikers
July 6, 2:30 p.m.
NWH Stage
(Approx. Time After Parade Performance)
The founders of the Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline, Aaron Shepley, Brett Hopkins and Thomas Kundmann, realized one of their dreams with the motto “have fun and don’t suck” stepped off in the Crystal Lake Gala Parade. In over a decade since, the Strikers have performed in front of millions of people live and on national television. The group has grown to become one of the most popular entertainment groups in the Chicago area.
Libido Funk Circus
July 6, 3:30 p.m.
Pabst
Stage
Libido Funk Circus, affectionately known as LFC, not only delivers the beloved disco hits but also boasts an extensive repertoire encompassing hundreds of dance and rock songs spanning from the 60s to contemporary tracks. Essentially, LFC functions as a human jukebox, offering a melodic journey through the rich tapestry of musical genres.
TBD
July 6, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
NWH Stage
Made in America
July 6, 6:45 p.m.
Pabst Stage
America’s most authentic tribute to the BIG DOG DADDY himself, Mr. Toby Keith. Paul Wenzel portrays Toby and is hailed as America’s most convincing Toby Keith tribute artist by members of Toby Keith’s Easy Money band The show is always dedicated to America’s veterans and first responders!
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SUMMER BEACH BASHES!
Thank You from Lakeside Legacy Foundation
Special Thanks To: Crystal Lake City Council and City Administrative Staff, City of Crystal Lake Police, Fire and Public Works Departments, Crystal Lake Young Professionals, Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, First Congregational Church, Crystal Lake Park District, Lakewood Village Council, Staff, and Police Departments, Chas Herdrich & Sons, RW Handyman Inc, Veugeler Electric, Crown Restrooms, Dreiske Moving & Storage, Hopkins Grease, Walters Alarm, AAA Tent Masters, Northwest Herald, Star 105.5, Windy City Amusements, Stonewood Design Group, Boy Scout Troop 168, Shari Chakoin & Crystal Lake Women of Today, Immanuel Lutheran, Crystal Lake Service League, GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County, CCAPOA, The Break, Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County, and all of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and ALL THE ATTENDEES that make the Festival a success! It is a community event for the community run by the community!
