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2026 Algonquin Harvest Market
2025 ALGONQUIN HARVEST FEST
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ALGONQUIN
Algonquin, IL
2026 Merry Market
Merry Market at The Quarry — Shop Local, Sip, Savor & Celebrate the Season!
Join us for the 9th Annual Merry Market at The Quarry, a two-day holiday tradition that grows bigger, brighter, and more festive every year. Step into a winter wonderland on the lake filled with seasonal charm, local shopping, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Event Dates & Times:
Friday, November 6 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What to expect this year:
- 45+ local vendors featuring unique gifts, décor, apparel & more
- Specialty holiday cocktails for the adults + a cozy hot cocoa bar for everyone
- Warm, glowing fire pits perfect for a winter evening by the lake
- Festive themed décor throughout the entire property
- Light bites, treats, and seasonal surprises all weekend long
Gather your family, bring your friends, and kick off the holiday season at The Quarry. It's the perfect way to shop local, make memories, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
2026 Merry Market
Merry Market at The Quarry — Shop Local, Sip, Savor & Celebrate the Season!
Join us for the 9th Annual Merry Market at The Quarry, a two-day holiday tradition that grows bigger, brighter, and more festive every year. Step into a winter wonderland on the lake filled with seasonal charm, local shopping, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
Event Dates & Times:
Friday, November 6 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What to expect this year:
- 45+ local vendors featuring unique gifts, décor, apparel & more
- Specialty holiday cocktails for the adults + a cozy hot cocoa bar for everyone
- Warm, glowing fire pits perfect for a winter evening by the lake
- Festive themed décor throughout the entire property
- Light bites, treats, and seasonal surprises all weekend long
Gather your family, bring your friends, and kick off the holiday season at The Quarry. It's the perfect way to shop local, make memories, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
Algonquin Fest 2026
Algonquin Fest celebrates the heart and heritage of the Village of Algonquin with a full weekend of family fun, live entertainment, and community pride. This new festival takes place at Spella Park and brings together residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything that makes Algonquin special. The festival features a dynamic mix of live music, arts & craft vendors and an array of local food vendors, crafters, and community organizations. Families can explore the carnival midway and enjoy kids’ activities. Rooted in tradition but reimagined for today, Algonquin Fest honors the community’s past while celebrating its vibrant future. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or simply the friendly small-town charm, this annual event is the perfect way to experience the spirit of Algonquin.
Algonquin Fest 2026
Algonquin Fest celebrates the heart and heritage of the Village of Algonquin with a full weekend of family fun, live entertainment, and community pride. This new festival takes place at Spella Park and brings together residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything that makes Algonquin special. The festival features a dynamic mix of live music, arts & craft vendors and an array of local food vendors, crafters, and community organizations. Families can explore the carnival midway and enjoy kids’ activities. Rooted in tradition but reimagined for today, Algonquin Fest honors the community’s past while celebrating its vibrant future. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or simply the friendly small-town charm, this annual event is the perfect way to experience the spirit of Algonquin.
Algonquin Fest 2026
Algonquin Fest celebrates the heart and heritage of the Village of Algonquin with a full weekend of family fun, live entertainment, and community pride. This new festival takes place at Spella Park and brings together residents and visitors alike to enjoy everything that makes Algonquin special. The festival features a dynamic mix of live music, arts & craft vendors and an array of local food vendors, crafters, and community organizations. Families can explore the carnival midway and enjoy kids’ activities. Rooted in tradition but reimagined for today, Algonquin Fest honors the community’s past while celebrating its vibrant future. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or simply the friendly small-town charm, this annual event is the perfect way to experience the spirit of Algonquin.
Elgin Pride Parade & Festival 2026
Raise Your Flag!
The theme for the 2026 Elgin Pride Parade and Festival celebrates identity and visibility. In a world that often asks our community to blend in, we are encouraging everyone to "raise their flag" and celebrate their authentic selves. Bring the flag that makes you proud, strong, unique, loved, and unapologetically you.
Gilberts Community Days 2026
Gilberts Community Days is the Village’s annual festival to bring residents, visitors, and businesses together in a weekend long celebration of community and fun!
Community Days has something for everyone! There will be live musical entertainment on stage, free children's activities including a petting zoo, a carnival full of rides and games, local food and drinks, a classic car show, and much more!
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​Oh and did we mention... admission is FREE!
2nd Annual Gilberts Community Days Artisan Market
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Gilberts Days Artisan Market!
Gilberts Community Days 2026
Gilberts Community Days is the Village’s annual festival to bring residents, visitors, and businesses together in a weekend long celebration of community and fun!
Community Days has something for everyone! There will be live musical entertainment on stage, free children's activities including a petting zoo, a carnival full of rides and games, local food and drinks, a classic car show, and much more!
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​Oh and did we mention... admission is FREE!
Gilberts Community Days 2026
Gilberts Community Days is the Village’s annual festival to bring residents, visitors, and businesses together in a weekend long celebration of community and fun!
Community Days has something for everyone! There will be live musical entertainment on stage, free children's activities including a petting zoo, a carnival full of rides and games, local food and drinks, a classic car show, and much more!
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​Oh and did we mention... admission is FREE!
2026 Lake County Food Truck Festival
The Lake County Food Truck Festival is coming back to the Lake County Fairgrounds! On Friday May 22, from 12pm to 9pm, join us for a food-filled extravaganza that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
The festival will feature a wide variety of food trucks serving up everything from savory meals, to sweet treats.
There will be plenty of live music and entertainment to keep the whole family entertained. Bring your appetite & a few friends to this can’t-miss event!
Mark your calendars and come hungry to the Lake County Food Truck Festival!
More information can be found at www.lcfairgrounds.com/foodtruckfestival
$10 parking per vehicle (save $2 when you buy online). Admission gives you access to the food trucks, live music, beer garden, and entertainment for all ages!
Mercado in Aurora
Aurora, ready for the next Mercado?
Mercado in Aurora is back with Cinco de Mayo vibes, local vendors, great food, music, entertainment, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
Featuring: Diamond Dance Academy, Corazón de Oro – Ballet Folklórico, Banda Los Aces del Norte
Come out with the whole family, support local, and enjoy a fun afternoon with us!