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Live Music, Markets and More at The Dole
By Chris Linden, executive editor summers. The fun runs June 30-July 3, n action-packed season is underway with classic rockers The BoDeans taking at The Dole, in Crystal Lake, as this the stage on opening night. Live music cultural destination shows off all it has to plays on two stages all weekend. offer. There’s much for families to enjoy Festivalgoers enjoy a wide range of inside and on the grounds of the historic activities for everyone in the family. The Dole Mansion and its Ringling annex. carnival runs daily, with unlimited ride Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 wristbands on sale. Friday brings food p.m., catch the The Dole’s Farmers Marand fun while Saturday brings a bike ket+, which last year brought more than parade and baggo tournament. Sunday 100 vendors to the mansion’s sprawling includes the annual Independence Day lawn. The block party-like atmosphere, parade, which starts at City Hall and ends with local farmers, crafters, artists, food at The Dole. The night sky is filled with trucks, live music and more, covers even a brilliant fireworks show from the lake. more ground this year. Not to be forgotten, Music Under “The kids’ attractions and the food the Trees returns for its third season with trucks are outstanding,” says Erin McElfive Ravinia-like shows. Families can roy, chief relationship officer. “We also bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic, have a bar where you can get a drink and or they can purchase the new enhanced sip while you shop.” and VIP tickets to get a table and dinner Independence Day brings back The reserved for them. This year’s ThursdayDole’s 42nd annual Lakeside Fest, now night shows highlight country act Vinyl in full swing after two pandemic-limited
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Goldmine (with a line dancing lesson), blues music with Jimmy Nick + Friends, pop rock with Hey Jimmy, and an Oktoberfest night. “I love that this is a cultural destination hub, and it’s getting more and more recognition for the way it supports local musicians,” says McElroy. “People are realizing you can see live music and the arts at The Dole.” ❚ The Dole is located at 401 Country Club Road, in Crystal Lake, (815) 4558000.
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