Date and Time
Saturday Jun 8, 2024
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Sat., June 8th
12pm doors open! Enjoy food, beverages and a ton of kids activities! Pedal Carts, Giant Slides, Spider Web, Observation Tower, Jumpy Pillow, Play Area and More!
3-4pm - Bourbon Tasting
4-6pm - Pino Farina Band
5-6pm - Bourbon Tasting
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Wedding Banned
7:30pm - 8:30pm - Modern Day Romeos
8:30pm - 9:30pm - Wedding Banned
9:30pm - 9:45pm - FIREWORKS
9:45pm - 10:30pm - Modern Day Romeos
10:30pm - 10:45pm - MDR & Wedding Banned Jam Together
Fees/Admission
Click here to GET YOUR TICKETS for Admission and Bourbon Tasting!
Admission Ticket Pre-sale
$13 General admission
$45 VIP
Admission Ticket Day of:
$18 General admission
$55 VIP
Private Beginner Bourbon Tasting ($40):
This bourbon tasting will run the full hour from 3-4pm. Each ticket will get a sample of four bourbons, served on a descriptive placemat, while several experts lead a fun-filled journey to discovering your palate. Each ticket will receive a $20 gift card to the new Barrel Bounty tasting room and another $20 gift card to their gaming machines! The four bourbons in this tasting will be Maker’s 101, Bulleit Barrel Strength, Four Roses Small Batch, and Basil Hayden Toast.
Bourbon Lovers Bourbon Tasting ($75):
This bourbon tasting will run the full hour from 4-5pm. Each ticket will get a sample of four bourbons, served on a descriptive placemat, while several experts lead a fun-filled journey to expand your palate. Each ticket will receive a $20 gift card to the new Barrel Bounty tasting room and another $20 gift card to their gaming machines! The four bourbons in this tasting will be Blue Run Emerald Rye, Calumet Farm 10 year, Horse Soldier Reserve, and a special bottle from Heaven’s Door.
*Kid's Activities that have an additional fee: Zip Lining, Extreme Air and Mining
Food Trucks:
Pixie Dawgs, Brothers BBQ, Toasty Cheese, Miss Bella's Sweets & Treats, My Funnel Truck
Beer Trucks:
Black Lung Brewing, 9th Hour, Crystal Lake Brewing, Holzlager Brewing, Harbor Brewing and . Domestics by Chas. Herdrich.
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Contact Information
Therese Matthys
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Description
The Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of B4 Summer Festival! A fest, like no other in the Midwest, raising money for FIVE local nonprofit organizations. Last year we wrote them checks for over $35,000 collectively!
What makes this festival so special is that the festival grounds are on Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove. Many of the family-friendly adventure activities will be open FOR FREE including a 50 foot tall observation tower, pedal cars, giant jumping pillows, a giant slide, playgrounds and more! Fun for all ages! Dogs welcome!
BRING YOUR CHAIRS FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT!
Or bring a blanket to sit on.
Live music from staple headlining bands:
12pm - 10:30pm - doors open!
3-4pm - Bourbon Tasting
4-6pm - Pino Farina Band
5-6pm - Bourbon Tasting
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Wedding Banned
7:30pm - 8:30pm - Modern Day Romeos
8:30pm - 9:30pm - Wedding Banned
9:30pm - 9:45pm - FIREWORKS
9:45pm - 10:30pm - Modern Day Romeos
10:30pm - 10:45pm - MDR & Wedding Banned Jam Together
5 local breweries will be represented. Crystal Lake Brewing, Holzlager Brewing, 9th Hour Brewing, Harbor Brewing and Black Lung Brewing. Domestics by Chas. Herdrich.
Local food trucks will be placed throughout the property with a wide assortment of both bacon, and non-bacon-themed food options: Pixie Dawgs, Brothers BBQ, Toasty Cheese, Miss Bella's Sweets, My Funnel Truck
Two private bourbon tastings will provide novice and developed palates a great experience with limited tickets available.
VIP tickets are available and offer a private area, with a private bar and bathrooms.
The local nonprofit organizations are:
Gigi's Playhouse McHenry County
Operation Wild Horse R & R
Family Health Partnership Clinic
Wauconda Moose Lodge
Chain O'Lakes Chamber High School Scholarship Fund
Rain or Shine Event - No refunds for this charity event