This festival setting is like no other in the Midwest! What makes it so special is that the festival grounds are not in an open field\, but on the world-famous Richardson'\;s Adventure Farm in Spring Grove\, IL.
\n \;\n\nThe majority of the family-friendly adventure activities will be FREE with admission for both kids and adults.
\n \;\n\nFree Parking! General Admission is
\n\n$10 Pre-Sale
\n\n$15 Day of Event
\n\nKIDS 5 AND UNDER ARE FREE!
\n \;\n\nThe Chain O&rsquo\; Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Volo Museum is excited to present B4 Summer Fest 2026! Gates open at 3pm and fest ends at 10:45pm.
\n \;\n\nFun for all ages! Dogs welcome! Bring your own chairs or blankets for comfort. No outside coolers/food/drink permitted.
\n \;\n\nFree activities include a 50-foot-tall observation tower\, pedal cars\, giant jumping pillows\, a giant slide\, playgrounds\, yard games\, farm-style basketball hoops\, and more!
\n \;\n\nThere are more activities that require an additional charge:
\n \;\n\nZip-lining | $16 | Each person must sign a waiver.
\n\nMust weigh between 70-270 lbs and must be 18yrs or older. Purchased on-site only.
\n\nGem Mining Station | $7-$13 | Purchased on-site only.
\n \;\n\nLive music from staple headlining bands:
\n\n3-4pm - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n4-5pm - School of Rock Barrington
\n\n5-6pm - TBA
\n\n6pm-6:30pm - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n6:30pm - 8:30pm - Made in America: A Toby Keith Tribute Band
\n\n8:30pm-9pm - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n9pm - 10:45pm - Modern Day Romeos
\n\n9:30pm - 9:45pm - FIREWORKS - DJ Marc Esses
\n\n9:45pm - 10:45pm - Modern Day Romeos
\n \;\n\nLocal breweries will be represented\, pouring their favorite flavors. including Crystal Lake Brewing\, 9th Hour Brewing\, Harbor Brewing\, Sew Hop'\;d\, and domestics and seltzers by Chas. Herdrich.
\n \;\n\nLocal food trucks will be placed throughout the property with a wide assortment of both bacon and non-bacon-themed food options:
\n \;\n\nPixie Dawgs\, Belly'\;s\, Toasty Cheese\, Rita'\;s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard and El Chido Street Tacos\, Brookie'\;s Soda Hut\, Travlin'\; Tom'\;s Coffee Truck and Scott'\;s Popcorn &\; Cotton Candy Cause truck.
\n \;\n\nBourbon Tasting | 3pm-9pm
\n\nThe Barrel Bounty is hosting ticketed bourbon tastings that will provide novice and seasoned palates alike with a great experience. Limited tickets are available.
\n\nThere will be 8 different bourbons to try.
\n\nYou can purchase a four-punch card for $30
\n\nor an eight-punch card for $50
\n\nYou will receive a $20 cash reward for gaming at The Barrel Bounty
\n\nYou have your choice of any of the eight bourbons to try with the four-punch card\, as well as the eight-punch card
\n\nYou do not have to use the tastings in one sitting. You can come back at any time during the festival\, from 3-9pm\, to complete the punch card.
\n \;\n\nWine Tasting | 3pm-9pm - purchased on-site only
\n\nRichardson Adventure Farm has a large wine tasting bar in its main entrance.
\n\nThey will be hosting a wine tasting from 3-9pm. Wine tasting by the flight | $8 for 6 wines | $5 for 3 wines | $2 for 1 wine
\n \;\n\nAll proceeds benefit the Chain O'\; Lakes Chamber of Commerce to reinvest back into the community.
\n LOCATION:1101 English Prairie Rd. Spring Grove\, IL 60081 UID:e.2066.13268 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260526T100643Z URL:https://business.chainolakeschamber.com/events/details/2026-b4-summer-festival-13268 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR