Annual Events
Woodstock knows how to celebrate. From Groundhog Days and the Pride Festival to Food Truck Fest, art fairs, classic car shows, and the Farmers Market, there is always something happening. Add in Fourth of July fireworks, the Mexican Independence Day Celebration, and the festive Lighting of the Square during the holidays, and it’s easy to see why visitors plan their trips around our signature events. Discover the traditions and celebrations that make Real Woodstock a place worth returning to again and again.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day in Woodstock with festive red, white, and blue fireworks at Emricson Park, bringing…
Woodstock City Band
Experience a Woodstock tradition with the City Band’s Summer Concert Series on the Square. Live music, summer…
Easter Eggstravaganza Hunt
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Woodstock’s beloved Easter Egg-stravaganza, a cherished tradition on the…
Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Honor and remember the fallen each year at Woodstock’s Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, a meaningful…
Hot August Night Benefit Car Show
A longtime summer tradition, the Hot August Night Benefit Car Show brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of classic…
Food Truck Festival
Experience the Woodstock Food Truck Festival with dozens of tasty trucks, live music, and summer fun every first…
Lighting of the Square
Watch Woodstock sparkle to life the Friday after Thanksgiving, when the Square bursts into thousands of holiday…
Mexican Independence Day
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Woodstock each September with a lively downtown festival filled with music…
PrideFest
Celebrate Pride in Woodstock each June with a colorful weekend of parades, performances, and community events that…
McHenry County Fair
Grab your corndog, hold on tight, and get ready for a weekend of nonstop fun at the McHenry County Fair! From…