'Great Turnout' As Crystal Lake Concerts Return

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — After taking a break last year during the pandemic, Crystal Lake's first outdoor concert recently returned with a bang, according to park officials.

The band, Soda, kicked off the concerts in the park series at Main Beach to a pleasing turnout June 1.

Tuesday's event, however, is expected to draw an even larger audience than before, according to Jenny Leech, the marketing manager for the Crystal Lake Park District.

"With the popularity of the Mason Rivers Band plus the good weather report, we anticipate surpassing our estimate of 1,000 in attendance for the June 1 concert," she told Patch.

The concerts are free and will be held starting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 10.

Attendees can pack a dinner and bring their own beverage, including beer and wine. Small charcoal grills are allowed but glass is not.

The T-Mobile truck crew arrives at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday for contests, trivia and prizes. The concerts start at 7 p.m. Here is a look at the remaining lineup for this year:

• June 15 Mason Rivers Country Dress Country Line Dance Lessons
• June 22 The Millennials Cover/Rock Crystal Lake Trivia Contest
• June 29 Voices in Harmony Community Karaoke Fun
• July 6 Pettycash Tribute/Oldies Hula Hoop Contest
• July 13 Classical Blast Classical Rock Light Up the Lake
• July 20 Johnny Russler & the Beach Bums Caribbean Dress Caribbean | Limbo Contest
• July 27 CL Community Band Community Crystal Lake Food Drive
• Aug 3 The Jolly Ringwalds 80s Cover Band Guess the 80s Song
• Aug 10 Nerdvana 90s Cover Band Dress Nerdy

PARKING
Guests are asked to park in the following areas for concert evenings: Main Beach parking lot, grass triangle across the street from the Lakeside Arts in the Park (Dole Mansion) and South Elementary. Please do not park at the boat gate, Dole Mansion or Seminary Park.

For more Crystal Lake Park District special events, click here.