The McHenry Music Festival is a three-day lakeside event in McHenry, Illinois, featuring a diverse lineup of over a dozen national musical acts across various genres. It serves as a major community fundraiser, with proceeds supporting local infrastructure and development projects such as public parks and splash pads.
What McHenry Music Festival offers
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Where you'll be
Petersen Park
4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, IL 60050, USALocal Currency: USD
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Past Editions
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13 September 2026
