# Festivals in Grayslake 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Grayslake 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Grayslake. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Grayslake, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Grayslake listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Grayslake

- **Event Name**: Harvest Fest (FREE!)
  - **Description**: 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁
Wildwood Park District’s annual Harvest Fest event is a free, one-day event that typically draws between 1,000-1,500 attendees. This year’s event is especially meaningful as the Wildwood Park District proudly celebrates 50 years! Harves
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/harvest-fest-free/200030057013911
  - **Venue**: 33325 N Sears Blvd, Wildwood, IL, United States, Illinois 60030
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  - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, music, kids, art, fine-arts, entertainment, car-shows, sports, live-music, dog, oktoberfest, dog-shows, bingo, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the Largest Bourbon & Beer Fest in the Midwest! 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival on September 12th, 2026! 

Live Music this year by Chained Up Alice - "Alice In Chains Tribute Band" & Whiplash - "Metallica Tribute Band"

Cigars,
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/17th-annual-bourbon-and-beer-festival/200029927530937
  - **Venue**: 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, beer-festivals, live-music, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Festival of Arts and Crafts - Oct 2, 3 & 4, 2026
  - **Description**: 280+ Booths

Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 E Peterson Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030

October 2, 3 & 4, 2026
Fri. 2pm - 7pm / Sat. 9am - 4pm / Sun. 10am - 4pm
$5 admission - 11 & Under Free - Parking is Free
Show is Indoors

EVERYTHING MADE IN THE U.S.A.
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/festival-of-arts-and-crafts-oct-2-3-and-4-2026/200030357271342
  - **Venue**: Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
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- **Event Name**: Grayslake Fall Fest (FREE)
  - **Description**: Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition in Grayslake! The first-ever Grayslake Fall Fest is an all-ages celebration featuring an evening full of entertainment, activities, live music, food (available for purchase) and fall fun.

Throughout the day, enjoy
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/grayslake-fall-fest-free/200030586842822
  - **Venue**: 250 Library Ln, Grayslake, IL 60030, United States
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Art, food-drinks, fine-arts, Contests, Photography
- **Event Name**: 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival - VFW Post 2245 Annual Bourbon Raffle Drawing!
  - **Description**: FOUR winners. FOUR bourbon packages. One unforgettable night! 🥃✨

Our annual bourbon raffle will come to a close at The Vine’s Bourbon & Beer Festival on Saturday, September 12th, where FOUR winners will be drawn to receive one of four bourbon prize p
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/17th-annual-bourbon-and-beer-festival-vfw-post-2245-annual-bourbon-raffle-drawing/200030155271405
  - **Venue**: 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030-3661, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, beer-festivals, art, fine-arts, farmers-markets
- **Event Name**: Grayslake's Festival of Lights and Holiday Market
  - **Description**: 🎄🎅 Festival of Lights and Holiday Market in Downtown Grayslake! 🎁✨

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Grayslake's annual Festival of Lights and Holiday Market!

Join us for an enchanting evening filled with festive cheer for the whole family.
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/grayslakes-festival-of-lights-and-holiday-market/200029782151635
  - **Venue**: 10 S SeymourAve, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030
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  - **Categories**: festivals, holiday, christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Festival of Arts and Crafts - Thanksgiving Weekend
  - **Description**: 310+ Booths

Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 E Peterson Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030

November 27, 28 & 29
Fri. 2pm - 7pm / Sat. 9am - 4pm / Sun. 10am - 4pm
$5 admission - 11 & Under Free - Parking is Free
Show is Indoors

EVERYTHING IS HANDMADE IN THE U.S
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/festival-of-arts-and-crafts-thanksgiving-weekend/200030502274340
  - **Venue**: Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center
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  - **Categories**: festivals, thanksgiving, art
- **Event Name**: Fall Farm Festival at Liberty Prairie
  - **Description**: Save the date for our annual Fall Farm Festival! More details to come.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/fall-farm-festival-at-liberty-prairie/200030357273054
  - **Venue**: 550 Harris Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030-9407, United States
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- **Event Name**: Sugar Skull! A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayslake/sugar-skull-a-dia-de-muertos-musical-adventure-at-james-lumber-center-for-the-performing-arts/2400030539749709
  - **Venue**: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
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  - **Categories**: performances, trips-adventures, entertainment, live-music, art

## Trending Events in Grayslake

- **Event Name**: LOS DESTRUCTORES & BANDA MACH GRATIS
  - **Description**: Experience the exciting event 'LOS DESTRUCTORES & BANDA MACH GRATIS' at Plaza Azteca Grayslake, Grayslake, IL, United States. This must-attend gathering promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Join us for a day filled with innovation,
  - **Venue**: Plaza Azteca Grayslake
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- **Event Name**: Harvest Fest (FREE!)
  - **Description**: 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁
Wildwood Park District’s annual Harvest Fest event is a free, one-day event that typically draws between 1,000-1,500 attendees. This year’s event is especially meaningful as the Wildwood Park District proudly celebrates 50 years! Harves
  - **Venue**: 33325 N Sears Blvd, Wildwood, IL, United States, Illinois 60030
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- **Event Name**: Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
  - **Venue**: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
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- **Event Name**: 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the Largest Bourbon & Beer Fest in the Midwest! 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival on September 12th, 2026! 

Live Music this year by Chained Up Alice - "Alice In Chains Tribute Band" & Whiplash - "Metallica Tribute Band"

Cigars,
  - **Venue**: 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030
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- **Event Name**: Sunset Social at Jones Island (21+)
  - **Description**: Join us for a relaxing evening on the beach featuring bonfires, great food, and refreshing drinks as the sun sets over Jones Island. Enjoy wine tastings from Glunz Winery, craft beer selections from Beer Bazaar, and delicious BBQ from Tony’s Butcher Shop-
  - **Venue**: Jones Island Park
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- **Event Name**: A Queen & Elton John Candlelight Experience In Grayslake – September 18th
  - **Description**: Lumos brings you enchanting concert experiences paying homage to world famous artists. We've partnered with spectacular locations & churches across the UK to deliver a concert experience that is nothing short of magical ✨ 🌍A donation is made to a
  - **Venue**: Wildwood Presbyterian Church
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- **Event Name**: New Worlds — Lake County Symphony Orchestra
  - **Description**: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
James Lumber Center, College of Lake County
19351 W Washington St, Grayslake, IL 60030

Every great journey starts with a single step into the unknown — and this season, LCSO takes that step four different
ways. New
  - **Venue**: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County
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- **Event Name**: CALEB PETERS BLUEGRASS EVENING
  - **Description**: Black Lung Brewing is where Grayslake comes to make some noise. We pour award‑winning beer, serve damn good food, and throw down live music every single weekend. No cover, no pretense — just the best vibes in a three‑town radius.

Our taproom lineup hits
  - **Venue**: 2 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL
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- **Event Name**: Cracker at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
  - **Venue**: James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Grayslake?
  - **A:** Harvest Fest (FREE!) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at 33325 N Sears Blvd, Wildwood, IL, United States, Illinois 60030), 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030), Festival of Arts and Crafts - Oct 2, 3 & 4, 2026 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center), Grayslake Fall Fest (FREE) (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at 250 Library Ln, Grayslake, IL 60030, United States), 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival - VFW Post 2245 Annual Bourbon Raffle Drawing! (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030-3661, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Grayslake in September 2026?
  - **A:** Harvest Fest (FREE!) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at 33325 N Sears Blvd, Wildwood, IL, United States, Illinois 60030), 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm at 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030), 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival - VFW Post 2245 Annual Bourbon Raffle Drawing! (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030-3661, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Grayslake?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Grayslake on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Grayslake?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Grayslake?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Grayslake include 33325 N Sears Blvd, Wildwood, IL, United States, Illinois 60030, 101 Center St, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030, Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Grayslake?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Grayslake include Wildwood Park District, The Vine - Grayslake, IL, Step by Step Promotions, Inc..
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Grayslake?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Grayslake.

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