Things To Do This Weekend July 28-30, 2023
By: Jeff Randolph 07/26/2023
It's the final weekend in July, and there is still time left to get in all the summer activities you've been daydreaming about for months. We look at the top events taking place right here in Lake County in this edition of things to do this weekend, July 28-30, 2023.
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Let's look at Lake County's top five things to do this weekend, July 28-30.
For nearly a century, the Lake County Fair has provided an exceptional experience for all ages, spanning generations. The annual five-day "Summer's Best Fest" event in Grayslake turns 94 this year. The Land of Lakes staple includes live entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides and games at the Midway, motocross, demolition derbies, monster truck rallies, a pro bull riding rodeo, bloody Mary bingo, a dog diving canine stunt show, the Miss Lake County Pageant, the Timberworks Lumberjack Show and so much more. Live entertainment includes headliners like The Blooze Brothers, Six Speed Tranny, Judson Brown Band, Chicago Latin Groove, Tropixsplosion, Lounge Puppets, and more. The aromas waft through the air as your nose smells hints of mouth-watering funnel cakes, foot-long corn dogs, and everything in between. Don't miss out on the 4-H Demonstrations/AG Adventure and Porkchop, pie-eating contests, and the Lake County Fair's mascot jump the broom with fiancé Penny at their FAIRy-Tail Wedding.The 94th annual Lake County Fair runs through Sunday, July 30. This perfectly adds to your Illinois Route 83 itinerary on a Lake County Road Trip. Head to VisitLakeCounty.org/Road-Trips for more information.
Friday-Sunday, July 28-30; Fri.: 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat.: 8 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun.: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tickets: $5-$55. Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
Hi-ho, hi-oh. It's off to Open Lands Forest Preserve we go. The Citadel Theatre of Lake Forest kicks off its final weekend of "Snow White: An Original Musical," a summer Theatre for Young Audiences Show. The production based on the Disney classic 1937 film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" follows the trials and tribulations of the beautiful princess who is forced to flee into the forest by her jealous stepmother, the evil queen. White finds refuge in a cottage belonging to seven dwarfs who befriend her. The evil queen disguises herself as an old woman and gives Snow White a poisoned apple, putting her into a deep sleep. Will the prince be able to plant that supernatural kiss to break the spell? Find out by bringing a blanket and basket of eats for this outdoor musical adventure, perfect for the entire family. The performances run through Sunday, July 30. Visit CitadelTheatre.org for tickets.
Friday-Sunday, July 28-30; Fri.: 6 p.m., Sat.: 3 and 6 p.m. and Sun.: 3 and 6 p.m. Tickets: $15. Lake Forest Open Lands, 350 N. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest.
"Gospel music is nothing but singing of good tidings -- spreading the good news. It will last as long as any music because it is sung straight from the human heart," said gospel diva and Civil Rights Activist Mahalia Jackson. The Lake County Forest Preserves presents Gospel Fest. The Greenbelt Cultural Center gospel party features powerhouse vocalist, composer, and conductor Adrian Dunn. This artist works with The Adrian Dunn Singers and Dunn's Rize Orchestra. In 2022, Dunn made his Ravinia Festival Chicago Symphony Orchestra composer debut with a choral commission of "Going Home." Dunn has worked with and taught countless industry singers, producers, and songwriters. Other performances at the North Chicago show include Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Waukegan, Light of the World, Called to Worship, and Gloria Gadsden. The fest is free, but seating is limited, so seating is limited. Visit LCFPD.org for more information.
Sunday, July 30; 3-7 p.m. Greenbelt Cultural Center 1215 N. Green Bay Rd., North Chicago.
There's nothing quite like a day of nostalgia. Long Grove's Vintage Days festival perfectly captures that feeling with its wide variety of antique, reclaimed, repurposed, upcycled, and handmade products from over 30 vendors. The annual festival also features live entertainment, elegant eats, tasty treats, and delicious drinks. Long Grove Vintage Days also offer free tractor rides for youngsters, a penny carnival on the Long Grove Historical Society's Farmhouse, a scavenger hunt, old-timey games, and delectable eats. The live entertainment schedule includes performances from Low-Reen and Friends, Rachel Anne, Burnt Biscuits, Ludy and his Lady, and Logan Ramey's Tribute to Elvis.
Saturday-Sunday, July 29-30; Sat.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove.
"Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, let's go." Let's go to The Tempel Lipizzans Summer Spotlight Performance. These gifted stallions will perform in a four-segment exhibition of classical riding at the Old Mill Creek farm. The program includes a tribute to the Olympic sport of showcasing equestrian dressage and a performance of the maneuvers of Middle Ages battle techniques utilized in the Middle Ages soldiers. The steeds will run through its five-segment routine that includes the Quadrille. As mentioned earlier, the movement demonstrates the classical dressage technique and the distinguished level of communication between trainer and horse. In addition to the stallion ballet, equestrian enthusiasts can explore the bond between mares and their babies as the Lake County farm hosts their Foals Presentation. The Tempel Lipizzans celebrates 65 years: Dancing through the Decades with new music. Visitors can purchase tickets at TempelFarms.com.
Saturday, July 29; 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$95. The Tempel Lipizzans, 17000 Wadsworth Rd., Old Mill Creek.
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