Downtown Mundelein
Crowds enjoying food, music, and the carnival at Mundelein Community Days
One of the Best Festivals in Lake County

Mundelein Community Days 2026

Four days of carnival rides, live music, fireworks, a parade, food, games, contests, and kids' activities — right here in Downtown Mundelein.

📅 July 2–5, 2026📍 Courtland Commons, Mundelein🎟️ Free Admission
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Know Before You Go

Festival Grounds Map

Find the carnival, main stage, food court, kids' zone, and every entrance. Tap the map to open the full-size version.

Official Mundelein Community Days 2026 festival grounds map showing the carnival areas, main stage, food vendors, kids' zone, entrances, and off-site eventsTap to enlarge

Map Legend

1

Kids' Zone Stage

  • Magician
  • Traveling World of Reptiles
  • Jim Gill — A Sing-Along & Play-Along Concert
  • K9 Demo
2

Kids' Zone Tent

  • Balloon Twister
  • Caricature Artist
  • Police Dept. Community Booth
  • Big Bubble Blast
3

Mundelein Munch

  • Food vendor court
4

Activity Tent

  • Ropemaking with Boy Scouts Troop 198
  • Crafting with the Arts Commission
  • Face Painting by Mundelein Queens
5

Fire Engine Rides

  • Seymour Ave near tennis courts
6

Main Stage

  • Live music & headliners (see schedule)
7

Main Stage Grounds

  • Hot Dog Eating Contest
  • Jalapeño Eating Contest
  • Hot Wing Eating Contest
8

Pet Parade & Cute Pet Tricks

  • Santa Maria South lot
9

Pickleball Tournament

  • Kracklauer Park Pickleball Courts
10

Pony Rides & Petting Zoo

  • 440 E. Crystal St.
11

Main Tent

  • BINGO
  • Pancake Breakfast
12

Car Show

  • Santa Maria West Parking Lot
13

CERT / First Aid

Four Days of Fun

Full Schedule of Events

Times are subject to change. Confirm details on the official Village of Mundelein schedule.

SaturdayJune 27ThursdayJuly 2FridayJuly 3SaturdayJuly 4SundayJuly 5

Saturday, June 27

Pre-festival event
  • 5:00 PMLittle, Junior & Miss Mundelein Pageants★ Don't MissMundelein High School

Thursday, July 2

  • 4:00–10:00 PMMundelein MunchCourtland Commons (Map 3)
  • 4:00–8:00 PMFire Engine RidesSeymour Ave (Map 5)
  • 4:30 PMIntroduction of Mundelein QueensMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 5:00–10:00 PMCarnival (wristbands 5–9 PM)★ Don't MissAmerican Legion Post #867
  • 5:00–7:00 PMFeel Good Party BandMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 7:00–8:00 PMDJ Vince MagsinoMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 8:00–10:00 PMMike and JoeMain Stage (Map 6)

Friday, July 3

  • 12:00–11:00 PMMundelein MunchCourtland Commons (Map 3)
  • 12:00–2:00 PMRope Making by Boy ScoutsActivity Tent (Map 4)
  • 12:00–3:00 PMBalloon TwisterKids' Zone (Map 2)
  • 1:00–2:00 PMMagicianKids' Zone Stage (Map 1)
  • 2:00–4:00 PMArts Commission CraftingActivity Tent (Map 4)
  • 2:00–11:00 PMCarnival★ Don't MissCarnival Area
  • 4:00–8:00 PMFire Engine RidesSeymour Ave (Map 5)
  • 5:00–7:00 PMBreakfast ClubMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 7:00 PMJalapeño Eating ContestMain Stage Grounds (Map 7)
  • 8:30–11:00 PMDisco CircusMain Stage (Map 6)

Saturday, July 4

  • 8:00 AMFreedom Classic 5K / WalkMundelein Park District
  • 9:00 AMPet Parade & Cute Pet TricksSanta Maria South (Map 8)
  • 9:00 AM–3:00 PMCar ShowSanta Maria West (Map 12)
  • 10:00 AM–1:00 PMPickleball Tournament — Mixed DoublesKracklauer Park (Map 9)
  • 12:00–11:00 PMMundelein MunchCourtland Commons (Map 3)
  • 12:00–1:00 PMDave DiNaso's Traveling World of ReptilesKids' Zone (Map 1)
  • 12:00–3:00 PMCaricature ArtistKids' Zone (Map 2)
  • 12:00–3:00 PMBINGO by Knights of ColumbusMain Tent (Map 11)
  • 12:30–1:30 PMBags Tournament RegistrationTighthead Brewing Co.
  • 1:00–4:00 PMMundelein History DayHeritage Museum, 601 E. Noel Dr.
  • 1:00–4:00 PMPickleball — Women's DoublesKracklauer Park (Map 9)
  • 2:00 PMBags TournamentTighthead Brewing Co.
  • 2:00 PMJim Gill Concert (by Fremont Library)Kids' Zone (Map 1)
  • 2:00–4:00 PMFace PaintingActivity Tent (Map 4)
  • 2:00–11:00 PMCarnivalCarnival Area
  • 3:00–7:00 PMPony Rides & Petting Zoo440 E. Crystal St. (Map 10)
  • 4:00–7:00 PMPickleball — Men's DoublesKracklauer Park (Map 9)
  • 4:00–7:00 PMFire Engine RidesSeymour Ave (Map 5)
  • 5:00–7:00 PMThe Four C NotesMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 7:00 PMHot Dog Eating ContestMain Stage Grounds (Map 7)
  • 8:30–11:00 PMJudson BrownMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 9:30 PMFireworks★ Don't MissFestival Grounds

Sunday, July 5

  • 7:00–11:00 AMPancake Breakfast (by Fire Association)Main Tent (Map 11)
  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PMPolice Community BoothKids' Zone (Map 2)
  • 11:00 AMK9 DemonstrationKids' Zone (Map 1)
  • 12:00–8:00 PMMundelein MunchCourtland Commons (Map 3)
  • 12:00–3:00 PMBINGOMain Tent (Map 11)
  • 1:00 PMParade — "Salute to America"★ Don't MissMHS → Hawley → Seymour → Division → Metra
  • 2:00–8:00 PMCarnivalCarnival Area
  • 3:00–5:00 PMPetty KingsMain Stage (Map 6)
  • 3:30 PMBig Bubble BlastKids' Zone (Map 2)
  • 5:00 PMHot Wing Eating ContestMain Stage Grounds (Map 7)
  • 6:00–8:00 PMSodaMain Stage (Map 6)
Festival Highlights

What Not to Miss

🎆

Fireworks

Saturday, July 4 at ~9:30 PM — the biggest night of the festival.

🎉

"Salute to America" Parade

Sunday, July 5 at 1:00 PM from Mundelein High School to the Metra station.

🎡

Carnival

Rides and games all four days, with wristband specials on opening night.

🎵

Live Music

Headliners on the Main Stage every day — from Mike and Joe to The Four C Notes.

🌭

Eating Contests

Jalapeño, hot dog, and hot wing contests on the Main Stage Grounds.

🧒

Kids' Zone

Magicians, reptiles, balloon artists, bubbles, a petting zoo, and pony rides.

Beyond the Grounds

Off-Site Events

Some of the best Community Days traditions happen around town.

  • Miss Mundelein Pageants

    Mundelein High School

    June 27 · 5:00 PM

  • Freedom Classic 5K

    Mundelein Park District

    July 4 · 8:00 AM

  • History Day

    Mundelein Heritage Museum · 601 E. Noel Dr.

    July 4 · 1:00–4:00 PM

  • Bags Tournament

    Tighthead Brewing Co. · 161 N. Archer Ave

    July 4 · 2:00 PM

  • Parade

    MHS east on Hawley St. to Seymour Ave. to Division St. to Metra

    July 5 · 1:00 PM

Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go

Dates

July 2–5, 2026. Pageants begin June 27.

Location

Courtland Commons, 444 Courtland Street, Mundelein, IL 60060.

Admission

Free. Carnival rides require tickets or a wristband.

Questions?

Contact the Village of Mundelein at 847-949-3269.

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mundelein Community Days 2026?+

Mundelein Community Days 2026 runs Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5, 2026. The Little, Junior, and Miss Mundelein Pageants kick things off early on Saturday, June 27.

Where does Mundelein Community Days take place?+

The festival is centered on Courtland Commons and the surrounding grounds at 444 Courtland Street, Mundelein, IL 60060, with additional activities at Kracklauer Park and nearby locations. See the festival map for the full layout.

How much does it cost to attend?+

Admission to Mundelein Community Days is free. Carnival rides require tickets or a wristband, and some activities (such as the 5K and Bags Tournament) have their own registration fees.

When are the fireworks?+

The fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 at approximately 9:30 PM over the festival grounds.

When is the parade?+

The Community Days Parade — themed "Salute to America" — steps off Sunday, July 5 at 1:00 PM, running from Mundelein High School east on Hawley St. to Seymour Ave., to Division St., and to the Metra station.

Official Sources

Schedule and details compiled from the following official sources. Always verify times before you go, as the festival organizers may make changes.