# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Highwood Days Carnival & Taste of Highwood? 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?Highwood Days & Taste of Highwood are coming together for an unforgettable three‑day summer celebration!

Get ready for a weekend filled with everything you love about summertime in Highwood. The long‑standing Highwood Days Carnival returns with classic rides, games, and family‑friendly fun for all ages. Just steps away, Taste of Highwood will showcase the community’s vibrant food scene with delicious bites, refreshing drinks, creating the perfect festival atmosphere.

We’re excited to introduce three new special entertainment experiences for kids at this year’s event! ✨ Children will enjoy interactive performances by K-pop Demon Hunters as well as Mary Macoroni and Jamberry Music. 

From carnival lights and festive energy to mouthwatering flavors and great entertainment, this weekend truly offers something for everyone. Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy the best of Highwood—rain or shine.?

For information on all-you-can-ride wristbands times and costs visit https://www.celebratehighwood.org/taste-of-highwood-and-highwood-days/

Taste of Highwood Hours: 
Friday: 5 - 9 PM
Saturday: 1 - 9 PM 
Sunday: 1 - 7 PM 

Highwood Days Carnival Hours:  
Friday: 5 – 10 PM
Saturday: 1 – 10 PM
Sunday: 1 – 7 PM

Wristband Specials:
Friday:  5:30 - 9:30 PM for $35
Saturday:  1 - 5 PM for $30
Saturday:  5:30 - 9:30 PM for $35
Sunday:  1 - 6 PM for $35

Musical Guests & Entertainment: 

Friday, July 17, 2026: 
Echoes Underground: 5 - 6:30 PM 
https://echoesunderground.com/
Mosquitos: 7:15 - 9 PM 
https://mosquitosjamband.com/

Saturday, July 18, 2026:
K-pop Demon Hunters:  1:30 - 2:30 PM 
https://www.mypartyprincess.com/
Porcupine Avalanche: 3 - 4:30 PM  
https://www.porcupineavalanche.com/
See Alice: 5 - 6:30 PM 
https://www.seealicemusic.com/
Groove X: 7:15 - 9 PM 
https://www.groovex.band/

Sunday, July 19, 2026: 
Mary Macaroni: 1 - 1:30 PM 
https://marymacaroni.com/
Jamberry Music:  2 - 2:30 PM 
https://www.jamberrymusic.com/
Class of '68: 3 - 4:30 PM 
https://theclassof68.com/
The Generations: 5:15 - 7 PM 
https://thegenerationsmusic.com/

A special thanks to the sponsors that make Highwood Days & Taste of Highwood possible: 

Field's Auto Group, J. Blanton Plumbing, Leafguard, Porsche Exchange, Capital Vacations, Chicago Stars FC, Garret Popcorn Shops, Midtown Home Improvements, Renewal by Andersen, and T-Mobile.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highwood/highwood-days-carnival-and-taste-of-highwood/200029532717109
- **Event Categories**: carnivals, kids, festivals, workshops, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3323

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highwood
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 111 North Ave, Highwood, IL 60040-1521, United States
- **lat**: 42.20312
- **long**: -87.81144
- **full address**: 111 North Ave, Highwood, IL 60040-1521, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Highwood Days Carnival & Taste of Highwood?  being held?
  - **A:** Highwood Days Carnival & Taste of Highwood?  takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 111 North Ave, Highwood, IL 60040-1521, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Highwood Days Carnival & Taste of Highwood? ?
  - **A:** Highwood Days Carnival & Taste of Highwood?  is organized by Celebrate Highwood.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Highwood Days Carnival & Taste of Highwood?  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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