Lake County Flavor Festival Events

A Gourmet Soiree in Lake County 2026

It's a foodie frenzy and a sipping shindig and everyone's invited. While you're indulging in your month-long festivities, continue scrolling and mark your calendars to view a collection of restaurant, brewery, distillery and winery events complementing Lake County February Flavor Festival. Bon Appétit!

Flavor Fest Events

May. 1

Independence Grove Beer Garden Reopens with Early Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Performance

5/1/26
The Beer Garden at Independence Grove in Libertyville will reopen for the s...
Explore Events @ Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

May. 2

Big Brew 2026 at Perfect Brewing Supply

5/2/26
Get ready to brew big at Big Brew 2026 on May 2. Homebrewers nationwide are...
Explore Events @ Perfect Brewing Supply

May. 8

Pino Farina at Mickey Finn's Brewery

5/8/26
Long-time, well-renowned band Pino Farina takes the Libertyville brew house...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery

May. 8 - May. 9

Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co. in Long Grove

5/8/26 - 5/9/26
Buffalo Creek’s annual Maifest will return May 8–9, celebrating...
Explore Events @ Buffalo Creek Brewing

May. 22

Lake County Food Truck Festival

5/22/26
The Lake County Food Truck Festival is coming back to the Lake County Fairg...
Explore Events @ Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center

May. 29

Brews and Views at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove

5/29/26
Celebrate Lake County’s vibrant brewery scene at Brews and Views...
Explore Events @ Beer Garden at Independence Grove Forest Preserve

May. 30 - May. 31

Summer Fam Jam at Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich

5/30/26 - 5/31/26
Get ready for the ultimate summer kickoff with two days of high-energy adve...
Explore Events @ Phase Three Brewing Company

May. 1 - Aug. 7

First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at O'Toole's Libertyville

5/1/26 - 8/7/26
Join O’Toole’s Libertyville on the first Friday of every month ...
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May. 1 - Aug. 7

First Friday Cubs Ticket Giveaway at Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Gurnee

5/1/26 - 8/7/26
Join Timothy O'Toole's Pub on the first Friday of every month for a...
Explore Events @ Timothy O'Toole's Pub

May. 1 - Sep. 30

Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch Open for the Season

5/1/26 - 9/30/26
Centered around a 129-acre lake, Independence Grove is open for the season ...
Explore Events @ Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch

Jan. 1 - Feb. 12

Live Music at Mickey Finns Brewery

1/1/13 - 2/12/29
Come out to Mickey Finn's every Friday and Saturday night a enjoy live ...
Explore Events @ Mickey Finn's Brewery