Music Fest Weekend
Friday – Sunday, July 8-10
Friday Headliner
Queen Flash – The Ultimate Queen Tribute
This fabulous Queen tribute is an exciting, high energy show that will get people out of their seats. “Queen Flash” is a grand, theatrical representation of the real Queen concerts, complete with vocal quality unmatched by any other tribute out there. It captures the essence of a band that transformed the music industry and set lofty standards for those who followed. “Queen Flash” will set the stage for a flash back to one of the world’s finest group of rock musicians! The Freddie Mercury has all the great outfits….Sure to blow your mind.
Saturday Headliner
Jameson Rodgers
Raised on the country rebels of old, country music’s newest powerhouse Jameson Rodgers currently finds himself basking in the success of two consecutive No. 1 hits, with his Platinum-certified debut “Some Girls” and follow-up smash “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” featuring labelmate Luke Combs, making back-to-back runs up the charts. And now, with the release of his debut album Bet You’re from a Small Town and his new single “Missing One” hitting airwaves across the nation, the soft-spoken yet edgy country traditionalist just might find himself landing in superstar territory.
Bands
July 8 – 10, Petersen Park
Live music from great acts. Click the button below for information about the bands.
Beach Bash
July 10, Petersen Park
Children’s Activities 12 pm – 4 pm
Bands 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Beach Bash Presented by Mercyhealth
Family Friendly Activities provided by The Chapel and other McHenry Area Chamber businesses.
Perfect for families! In addition to the bands, children will enjoy activities and entertainment including inflatables, face painting, dunk tank, games and prizes. Home Depot will be providing their Kids Build-It workshop. FREE Admission Day!
Fireworks
July 10, Petersen Park
9:30 pm
Sponsored by Ignite Medical Resorts
and City of McHenry
After the last band on Sunday, we’ll light up the sky with an incredible fireworks display. There is no charge to park or at the gate, but there will be limited parking available, so come early!
RC Racing
July 8 – 10, Petersen Park
Sponsored by Gary Lang Auto Group
NEW THIS YEAR! Compete with your friends racing an RC car around the giant 28’L banked oval speedway. Each participant races using a full size steering wheel and shift column. Just like real racing, you get the spectacular crashes, the high-speed spinouts and the bumping and rubbing of real stock car racing. Cost is $5 per round.
Yard Games
July 8 – 10, Petersen Park
Sponsored by McDonald’s – Bear Family Restaurants
Free family-friendly yard games like cornhole, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, and more inside the gate!
Carnival
July 8 – 10, Petersen Park
Thrill rides, family rides, games and carnival fun provided by Skinners Amusements.
Car Show
38th Annual
Northern Illinois Street Rod Association Car Show
July 10, 8 am – 2:30 pm
Sponsored by Brake Parts, Inc.
The Car Show features muscle cars, street rods, old school hot rods, rat rods, custom, antique, vintage, domestic and imported cars and trucks of all kinds from all manufacturers.
River Run 5K
July 9, Petersen Park Beach
All ages. Course is chip timed. Fee includes t-shirt and swag bag. Awards will be given to top overall male & female finisher, along with 1st-3rd place age group male & female finishers.
Check-in from 7:00 am – 7:45 am. Race starts at 8:00 am.
Register online prior to the event using link below.
$25 thru July 6, $30 after July 6 (at the event)
Food
July 8 – 10, Petersen Park
A variety of local restaurants and your favorite food trucks will be at the event
Sponsors
