Overview Lincolnwood Fest is a four-day summer celebration at Proesel Park in Lincolnwood, Illinois, just north of Chicago, running July 23 to 26, 2026. What began as a local gathering has grown into a community tradition drawing residents and visitors from across the area for a family-oriented summer weekend. The festival runs Thursday and Friday 5pm to 11pm, Saturday 1pm to 11pm, and Sunday 10am to 9pm. On site A full-scale carnival anchors the grounds with rides for adults and kids plus classic midway games, alongside a Beer and Wine Garden, Bingo, food vendors serving fair staples, and arts and crafts booths and games for all ages. Sunday adds a Classic Car Show featuring dozens of antique and vintage vehicles and a Business Expo connecting local merchants with neighbors. More than 100 vendor and sponsor booths line the footprint across the four days. Talent Over 15 bands and entertainers perform across the run, with some of the region's most popular acts taking the stage each night. The 2026 lineup has not yet been announced. Track record The festival has grown from a neighborhood gathering into an established annual tradition in a suburb known for its tree-lined streets, strong schools and parks, with easy access to downtown Chicago via major highways and public transportation. It is promoted through established social media channels, targeted local and regional advertising, and dedicated e-blasts to an opt-in database of more than 60,000. Brand presence Brands can take one of the 100-plus vendor and sponsor booth positions in the festival footprint, with four days and four distinct dayparts of foot traffic across the carnival, the music stage, and the Sunday car show and business expo. Promotional support runs through the fest's social channels, local and regional advertising, and the 60,000-plus opt-in e-blast list.