McHenry County News Calendar of Events

Farmer’s Market

Thursday, June 23, 2016 – 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Location:  East side of Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Pearl Street Park) on the corner of Pearl Street and Court Street in McHenry. 333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL

Phone: 815-363-2159    Website: www.mchenry.il.us

Come visit and purchase and assortment of organic food, fruits, vegetables, local specialties and crafts. Held in conjunction with the Summer Band Concert series.

McHenry City Concert Series

Thursday, June 23, 2016 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park, McHenry, IL

Website: www.mchenrycityband.com/concerts

Hans and the Hormones, sponsored by Buss Ford. Vendors will be Culvers, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co. Some seating is available but bring lawn chairs and blankets.

National Piano Conference

Saturday, June 25, 2016 – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Admission: Starts at $27.00

Location: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL

Phone: 815-356-9212  Website: www.rauecenter.org

Jim Peterik to rock the Fifth Annual National Piano Conference. Jim Peterik was lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the group The Ides of March from 1964 – 1973. Their classic song “Vehicle” propelled the band to number one on the national charts.  He is also the co-founder of the group Survivor. Spanning nine albums from 1980 – 1993. He was responsible for the keyboard work and some guitar work as well as writing or co-writing all of Survivors material. Some of Survivor’s greatest hits were “Eye of the Tiger”, “The Search is Over”, “I Can’t Hold Back”, “Is This Love?”, “High on You”, as well as “Burning Heart”.

McHenry County Third Annual Patriot Run/Walk

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Phone: 815-459-1773 Website: www.mchenrycountypatriotrun.org

Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Awards will be given out shortly after the race is over.

City of McHenry’s Annual Colby-Peterson Farm Celebration

Sunday, June 26, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: 4112 McCullom Lake Road, one mile west of Route 31.

Website: www.mchenrycfb.org

Co-sponsored by the McHenry County Farm Bureau and the Colby-Peterson Farm Foundation. Admission and all activities are free. This year’s theme is “A Hundred Years Ago Today”.

Green Street Cruise Night

Monday, June 27, 2016 –  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Corner of Green Street and Route 120. Green Street Municipal lot in downtown McHenry, IL

Phone: 815-728-0404 Website: www.anpac.com

• Green Street Cruise Night is the largest and longest cruise night in McHenry County! Hundreds of classic and show-quality vehicles cruise into downtown McHenry on Monday Nights. FREE vehicle registration and for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Tropical Chill ice cream truck. Green Street businesses including BuddyZ and Gambler offer Monday Night specials for Cruise Night attendees. PleasFrFree vehicle registration and admission for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and the Tropical Chill Ice Cream truck. FREE vehicle registration and for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Tropical Chill ice cream truck. Green Street businesses including BuddyZ and Gambler offer Monday Night specials for Cruise Night attendees. PleaseFREE vehicle registration and for spectators. Food vendors on site include Family Affair, MJ’s Coffee Bar and Tropical Chill ice cream truck. Green Street businesses including BuddyZ and Gambler offer Monday Night specials for Cruise Night attendees. Please