# Festivals in Gurnee 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

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

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- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
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  - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences, festivals, art, literary-art, entertainment, business, parties, music, food-drinks, comedy

## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Gurnee. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee

- **Event Name**: Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza
  - **Description**: Join us for the inaugural Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza, presented by the Gurnee Arts Commission!

Come by on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Welton Plaza in Gurnee for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of creativity and communi
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/gurnee-arts-festival-on-the-plaza/200030526142202
  - **Venue**: Welton Plaza - Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
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  - **Categories**: art, festivals, music, fine-arts, entertainment, food-drinks, live-music, theatre, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: 2026 Legions of Craft Beer Fest (9th Annual)
  - **Description**: Join us on the grounds of Gurnee American Legion, Post 771, for the 9th Annual Legions of Beer Craft Beer Festival. We will have over 50 different craft beers to choose from, representing 20+ Illinois breweries. Wine, and non-alcoholic beer will also be a
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/2026-legions-of-craft-beer-fest-9th-annual/200029084798658
  - **Venue**: Gurnee American Legion Post 771
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  - **Categories**: festivals, beer-festivals, nonprofit, dog
- **Event Name**: Gurnee Days Charity RC Race - Aug 23 - Losi NASCAR
  - **Description**: Damore Motorsports and Kenosha R/C are joining forces once again to help support an awesome event for an amazing cause! We will be on hand at the Gurnee Days Festival Car Show presented by State Line Rodz NFP. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Gur
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/gurnee-days-charity-rc-race-aug-23-losi-nascar/200030574604721
  - **Venue**: Viking Park
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us for the Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market!About this Event🎃👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Weekend at the Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Marke
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/chicago-spooktacular-craft-and-vendor-market/100001990017369522
  - **Venue**: Gurnee Mills
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: shopping
- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Spring Artisan Fair
  - **Description**: 🌼🎸 THE 2ND ANNUAL SPRING ARTISAN FESTIVAL 🎸🌼

Spring is in the air, and we’re bringing back one of our favorite celebrations of local creativity, community, and small businesses!

Join The Social Market Collective for the 2nd Annual Spring Artisan Festiva
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 25 2027 at 12:00 pm – Sun Apr 25 2027 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gurnee/2nd-annual-spring-artisan-fair/200030557693600
  - **Venue**: The Ten Hotel Gurnee
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## Trending Events in Gurnee

- **Event Name**: Alabama Shakes in Gurnee
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Alabama Shakes Live at Ravinia Park on Friday, August 21, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Alabama Shakes is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Hold On, Always Alr
  - **Venue**: Ravinia Park
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- **Event Name**: OUT IN THE PARK 2026 Six Flags Great America / PRIVATE NIGHT LGBTQ & DIVERSITY
  - **Description**: Out In The Park at
Six Flags Great America
Returns in 2026 for Year 15!

SEPT. 12th   7:30pm - 12am  (4.5 hours this year!)


(There is another private event before ours. Sometimes the gates open a little bit early. Get there a little early TO GET IN LINE
  - **Venue**: Six Flags Great America
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- **Event Name**: Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza
  - **Description**: Join us for the inaugural Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza, presented by the Gurnee Arts Commission!

Come by on Saturday, August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Welton Plaza in Gurnee for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of creativity and communi
  - **Venue**: Welton Plaza - Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
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- **Event Name**: Gurnee Days Car Show
  - **Description**: The annual Gurnee Days Car Show, rescheduled for Sunday, August 23, brings together the nostalgia and excitement of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and MORE!

From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Kenosha R/C Club will showcase exciting demonstrations, race
  - **Venue**: Viking Park 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee IL.
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- **Event Name**: Celebrate America 250: Dinner, Concert & Patriotic Gala with Orchestra Revivo at The Ten Hotel
  - **Description**: Revel in all things Americana at this once in a lifetime event celebrating our country's 250th birthday. Featuring the very best and most iconic American symphonic music, Orchestra Revivo comes to the Ten stage for this inaugural partnership. Hear the mus
  - **Venue**: 6161 W Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031
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- **Event Name**: Movie in the Park - FREE Back to School Dragon Adventure!
  - **Description**: Join us for a FREE event hosted by Warren Township Youth & Family Services and Warren Township Teen Center. Let's celebrate the start of a new school year with a dragon adventure!

6:00pm: The Frog Lady
6:45pm: Dragon crafts - Decorate dragon eggs, ma
  - **Venue**: 17801 W Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031-5311, United States
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- **Event Name**: Healing Park City
  - **Description**: Not every family can make it to us. So we’re bringing the opportunity to them.

Healing Park City is the beginning of a mission to bring hope, opportunity, and community directly into our neighborhoods.

🥊 FREE Boxing Classes
♟️ FREE Chess Classes
🎯 FREE
  - **Venue**: Park City Teen Center
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- **Event Name**: Park City IL Community Block Party 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢🎉

🌟 PARK CITY, IL COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY 2026 🌟

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Park City, Illinois

You’re invited to a big, family-friendly community celebration designed to bring residents together, strengthen co
  - **Venue**: Park City Teen Center
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- **Event Name**: Gurnee Farmers Market
  - **Description**: The Gurnee Farmers Market will be held from June 7 through September 6th 2026  Enjoy everything you look forward to at the market plus live music, kids activities and an awesome variety of vendors. Come for the veggies stay for the vibe!
  - **Venue**: 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, IL 60031
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Gurnee?
  - **A:** Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Welton Plaza - Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031), 2026 Legions of Craft Beer Fest (9th Annual) (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Gurnee American Legion Post 771), Gurnee Days Charity RC Race - Aug 23 - Losi NASCAR (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 am at Viking Park), Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Gurnee Mills), 2nd Annual Spring Artisan Fair (Sun Apr 25 2027 at 12:00 pm at The Ten Hotel Gurnee).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Gurnee?
  - **A:** Chicago Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Gurnee Mills).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Gurnee this weekend August 21–23, 2026?
  - **A:** Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Welton Plaza - Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031), Gurnee Days Charity RC Race - Aug 23 - Losi NASCAR (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 am at Viking Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Gurnee in August 2026?
  - **A:** Gurnee Arts Festival on the Plaza (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Welton Plaza - Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031), Gurnee Days Charity RC Race - Aug 23 - Losi NASCAR (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 08:00 am at Viking Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Gurnee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Gurnee 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 Gurnee?
  - **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 Gurnee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Gurnee include Welton Plaza - Gurnee, IL, United States, Illinois 60031, Gurnee American Legion Post 771, Viking Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Gurnee?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Gurnee range from USD 30 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Gurnee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Gurnee include Village of Gurnee, Legions of Craft Beer Fest, Hometown Vendor Market.
- **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 Gurnee?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Gurnee.

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