Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake Starts Wednesday

The 2013 Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake opens Wednesday, July 3, on the grounds of the historic Dole Mansion and Lakeside Legacy Arts Park.

The festival runs through Sunday, July 7, at the Dole Mansion, which provides a scenic view of the lake and is located at 401 Country Club Road. This year's festival is packed with a variety of live entertainment, special events, carnival rides and, of course, food!

The annual 4th of July Parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7, and the fireworks show will top off the festivities that night at Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Dr., in Crystal Lake.

Here is a list of all the happenings at this year's Lakeside Festival:

Carnival Rides

• $20 unlimited ride wristband
• $1 off wristband coupons at entrance tents
• single ride tickets available

Wednesday, July 3

4-8 p.m.        Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon)

4:00 p.m.      Music By–Sinful Saints

7:30 p.m.      Music By– Pirates Over 40

Thursday, July 4

   SPECIAL $2 ADMISSION NOON TO 4 PM!

3:30 p.m.      Music by Dangerous Joes

1-3 p.m.         Petting Zoo, Story Telling, Face Painting

1-5 p.m.         Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon)

6:00 p.m.      Music by CATHY RICHARDSON BAND

8:00 p.m.      Music By THOMAS NICHOLAS BAND

Friday, July 5

4-7 p.m.        Dole Mansion Tours

4:00 p.m.      Music By Tru Blu

7:30 p.m.      Music By Hi Infidelity

Saturday, July 6

12 p.m.           Kids Decorated Bike Parade

                      Kids Ice Cream Eating Contest

12-3 p.m.       Chicago Sport Teams Mascots

                      Tommy Hawk, Staley Da Bear,

                      Benny the Bull and South Paw

12:30 p.m.     Music By Common Ground

1:15 p.m.       Music By Jori Parys

2-4 p.m.        Dole Mansion Tours

2 p.m.           Baggo Tournament

12-4 p.m.      Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon)

4 p.m.           Music By–Kimberly Wolff

6 p.m.           Music By—Friction

8 p.m.           Music By–What About This

9:00 p.m.      Music By—Modern Day Romeos-Pabst Stage

Sunday, July 7

1:00 p.m.       Parade, starts at city hall, continues along the Main Beach

                      area and ends at the Lakeside Festival

1-5 p.m.          Unlimited Carnival Rides(*$1.00 Off W/Coupon)

12:00 p.m.      Music By—Gregory B

2-4 p.m.          Dole Mansion Tours

4:00 p.m.        Music By—Cover Gurl

6:00 p.m.        Music by—Gregory B

7:00 p.m.        Music By—16 Candles

Fireworks at Dusk

Visit the Yellow Festival Entrance Tents for $1 off coupon for the unlimited carnival rides.

Free Event parking located around the Festival Grounds on Ringling Road, Golf Road, and Country Club. Parking nearby at South Elementary School and Lundahl Middle School.

2013 Taste by the Lake Vendors

• Chen Chinese cuisine
• Culver's
• Georgio's
• Family Affair Home Bakery
• Joseph's Market
• Julie Ann's Custard
• Mary & Lou's
• Mr. Funnel Cake
• Shuck's
• Plum Garden
• Smokin' Ts Bar-b-que
• Victor's Grill
• Two Tails Market & Eatery
• Kaleidoscoops