Art and Street Fair
July 16 – 19, 2026
Saturday, July 18 2026
Sponsored by Black Diamond Plumbing and Mechanical
The McHenry Fiesta Days Art and Street Fair includes Arts and Crafts in the Park, artist demonstrations, “Maker’s Zone” craft station, downtown store sales and bar/restaurant specials and sidewalk sales at local businesses.
Concert in the Park / Parade Marshal Ceremony
Thursday, July 16 2026 from 5 pm – 9 pm – Veteran’s Memorial Park
Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a concert in the park. Food and beer vendors will be available. A special recognition ceremony for our 2025 Parade Marshal John Smith and McHenry Fiesta Days sponsors takes place at 7:00 pm with concert to follow.
Arts and Crafts in the Park
Saturday, July 18 2026 from 9 am – 4 pm – Veteran’s Memorial Park & Miller Point (McHenry Riverwalk District)
Sponsored by Northwestern Medicine
Featuring some of the Midwest’s finest hand crafters including florals, potters, photographers, woodworking, handmade jewelry, and more!
Maker’s Zone Craft Stations
Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10 am – 3 pm – Veteran’s Memorial Park
FREE during Arts and Crafts in the Park. Bring the kids to the park by the playground to create and craft!
Fiesta Days Parade
Sunday, July 19, 2026, Parade starts at 1:30 pm
Over 2500 people come out each year to see our McHenry Fiesta Days Parade. Receive a special “candy bag” which will be handed out to little ones on the route to collect their goodies from our parade participants!
DamYak Challenge
Saturday, July 18, 8-10am
6:30 Registration Begins
Hosted by DamYak Challenge LTD
This 4.8-mile kayak event promotes the beauty of downtown McHenry and the Fox River and raises awareness and funds for Kids In Need McHenry County (KIN).
Duck Derby
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:00am duck drop – Boone Creek at Green Street
Hosted by McHenry Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Duck Derby is a unique fundraising event! Each duck supports the efforts of McHenry Kiwanis in serving youth in the McHenry area. Adopt a duck and watch it float down Boone Creek at the Green Street Bridge along the Downtown Riverwalk. Only 1000 ducks are given out at this event.
2025 Sponsors
