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. 8 - May. 15

Illinois Craft Beer Week

5/8/26 - 5/15/26
American Craft Beer Week 2026 runs from May 11–17, 2026, celebrating ...
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May. 22

Lake County Food Truck Festival

5/22/26
The Lake County Food Truck Festival is coming back to the Lake County Fairg...
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May. 25

Live Music: The Flat Rats at Black Lung Brewing Grayslake

5/25/26
The Flat Rats are coming to Black Lung Brewing on Memorial Day! Enjoy your ...
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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...
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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...
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Jun. 6

13th Annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival

6/6/26
Raise a glass and join the celebration as the Mundelein Craft Beer Festival...
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Jun. 13

Vernon Hills Annual Craft Beer Tasting

6/13/26
Attention craft beer aficionados! We are hosting our annual tasting event t...
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May. 4 - Jul. 3

First Fridays in Downtown Grayslake

5/4/26 - 7/3/26
First Fridays begins in downtown Grayslake starting May 1, bringing a month...
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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...
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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 ...
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Apr. 12 - Apr. 4

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

4/12/26 - 4/4/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Apr. 26 - Apr. 18

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

4/26/26 - 4/18/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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May. 10 - May. 2

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

5/10/26 - 5/2/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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May. 24 - May. 16

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

5/24/26 - 5/16/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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Jun. 7 - May. 30

Vinyl Sundays at Beer Bazaar in Grayslake

6/7/26 - 5/30/27
Beer Bazaar hosts its weekly Vinyl Sundays with staff members spinning reco...
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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 ...
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