Festivals | The Scene

The Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the RB&W District in Rock Falls.

Beer and wine festivals around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin offer springtime fun in the coming months.

The tulip fest is expected to open between April 18-25 at the Spring Grove farm.

The music festival kicks off with a drum clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 7 at the McCormick Event Center, 205 E. Third St. in Rock Falls, followed by live performances from four bands from 1-8:30 p.m at the RB&W District amphitheater, 201 E. Second St.

In May, Oswego’s Wine on the Fox festival will return to Hudson Crossing Park along the scenic Fox River for the 19th year.

The Algonquin Founders' Days celebration is put on hold this year, as the committee plans to “reimagine” the festival for 2026.

Some McHenry restaurants will have limited music and outdoor liquor hours during ShamROCKS the Fox, March 14-16.

RISE Up Festival is now the McHenry Music Festival, which announced Monday some of the acts set for the September concerts.

Plans are well underway for July's Fiesta Days festival in McHenry, though one City Council member, who is running for mayor, voted against city permits for the chamber event.