More About FULL Fiesta Days Lineup July 7-17th

THURSDAY 7/7 - 6-10pm
Cask & Barrel Night
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

ONLY 350 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD! Tickets on sale April 27: Click for Details

This high-end event is for those with discriminating tastes in whiskey and beer.

Your $60 ticket includes tastings of high quality whiskey (Bourbon, Scotch, American Whiskey, Single Malts and Rye Whiskey) from over 40 distilleries, unlimited 3 oz. tastes of craft beer from local breweries, commemorative tasting glass, culinary samplings, and lanyard with punch card (for keeping track of whiskey tastings).

Not drinking? We also offer a Designated Driver ticket for $15 that includes food sampling and a variety of specialty non-alcoholic beverages. (Must be 21 to attend event, even if purchasing a designated driver ticket.)

FRIDAY 7/8 - Music Fest
Join us for live music from Queen Flash - The Ultimate Queen Tribute: Click for Details fro a sample and here for Vinyl Goldmine! Click for Details

SATURDAY 7/9 - Music Fest

- DAM YAK CHALLENGE - 7am-10am
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)

- RIVER RUN 5K - 8am
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: Click for Details

Musical Headliner - JAMESON RODGERS For a sample of his music: Click for Details

- FIREWORKS - 9:30pm
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!

SUNDAY 7/10 - Beach Bash & Car Show
- Car Show - 8 am – 2:30 pm - 38th Annual Northern Illinois Street Rod Association Car Show
- Children’s Activities 12 pm – 4 pm
- Bands 5 pm – 9:30 pm

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!

All WEEKEND
There will be a carnival, food, beer, and a lot of fun at Petersen Park.
NEW this year - in-park entertainment, like RC car racing, free yard games, and more!

MONDAY 7/11 - 6:30pm - Big Wheels Race
Petersen Park (Parking Lot)
Hosted by City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department
Let the races begin! Children (ages 3-5) ride their all-plastic big wheels to compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. All children receive a participation ribbon.
Check-in from 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm. Races start at 6:30 pm, $5/child (registration accepted day of event)

THURSDAY 7/14 - 7pm - Music in the Park & Parade Marshall Ceremony
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 2022 Parade Marshal takes place at 7:00 pm with concert to follow.

SATURDAY 7/16

- ART & STREET FAIR - 9am - 4pm
...includes Arts and Crafts in the (Veterans) Park, artist demonstrations, “Maker’s Zone” craft stations for kids (10-3) on Pearl Street, and more. Attendance is free.

- DUCK DERBY - 11AM Duck Drop
Boone Creek at Green Street
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. Anticipated awards (if all ducks are sold): 1st place = $500, 2nd place = $400, 3rd place = $300, 4nd place = $200, 5th place = $100, 6-20th places = gift certificates to local businesses. Adopt a duck at Click for Details

SUNDAY 7/17 - PARADE - 1:30pm
Over 2500 people come out each year to see our Fiesta Days Parade. This year, a special “candy bag” will be handed out to little ones on the route to collect their goodies from our parade participants!

Date & Time

July 12, 2022

Additional Dates

This event also occurs on:
07/13/2022, 07/14/2022, 07/15/2022, 07/16/2022 and 1 other dates

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