July 16, 2025
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5 things to do in McHenry County: Food Truck Frenzy in Huntley, Fiesta Days Parade and more this weekend

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Dancers with Ballet Folklorico perform in the Fiesta Days parade Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. After the parade the group put on a show of traditional Hispanic dancing.

Dancers with Ballet Folklorico perform in the Fiesta Day parade Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. After the parade the group put on a show of traditional Hispanic dancing. (Alex T. Paschal)

  1. Go to an Algonquin Summer Concert (Thursday, July 17, Algonquin): Enjoy live music outdoors at Towne Park with the “Rico Band” performing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the Algonquin Summer Concerts series.
  2. See “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” (Friday, July 18 & Sunday, July 20, Crystal Lake): The Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake is presenting “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” There are performances at 8 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
  3. McHenry Fiesta Days - Parade (Sunday, July 20, McHenry): Don’t miss the grand finale of Fiesta Days! The parade kicks off at 1:30 p.m. and draws over 2,500 spectators each year. It’s a festive community event with participants handing out goodies.
  4. Food Truck Frenzy (Saturday, July 19, Huntley): This event is “more than just a food festival – it’s a celebration of flavor, music, and community.” You can expect a wide variety of food trucks offering everything from BBQ and wood-fired pizza to Hawaiian dishes, mac n’ cheese, specialty coffee, American classics, Filipino, Mexican, Latin, and world cuisines. There will also be live music, a Kidz Zone, and a Vendor Village. General admission is free. Event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Click here for more information.
  5. Shop at the Downtown Crystal Lake Farmers Market (Saturday, July 19): Head to downtown Crystal Lake for the weekly Farmers Market. It’s a great opportunity to find fresh local produce, baked goods, and other items from local vendors.

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