The summer is upon us and Lake County is vibrant with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy this weekend. Here are our top 5 picks for area residents and visitors to experience.

1. Vernon Hills Summer Celebration happening all weekend at Century Park in Vernon Hills. Residents will enjoy free entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, a beer tent and much more.
2. ArtWauk in Downtown Waukegan on Saturday at 5pm. Enjoy live music, visit local art galleries, speak with artists and explore Downtown Waukegan.
3. Antioch’s Taste of Summer is happening all weekend in Downtown Antioch. There will be carnival rides, specialty treats from area restaurants, live entertainment at the Bandshell, sidewalk sales and much more.
4. 2^nd Annual Bloody Mary Fest in Highwood on Sunday. In addition to dozens of vendors and a Bloody Mary contest, there will be mimosas, brunch recipe contest, live Blues music and the first annual Dine and Dash AKA Get Me A Bucket event.
5. Long Grove’s Summer Concert Series featuring Sones de Mexico this Sunday at 4pm at Fountain Square in Long Grove. Sones de Mexico is a unique ensemble of seasoned Mexican folk musicians and educators.

No matter what route you take, all roads lead to fun in Lake County this weekend. You will discover great dining, plentiful shopping, exciting attractions and much more. I hope everyone enjoys everything we have to offer and has a fantastic Lake County weekend!

- Anthony

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The summer is upon us and Lake County is vibrant with events and activities for the whole family to enjoy this weekend. Here are our top 5 picks for area residents and visitors to experience.

1. Vernon Hills Summer Celebration happening all weekend at Century Park in Vernon Hills. Residents will enjoy free entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, a beer tent and much more.
2. ArtWauk in Downtown Waukegan on Saturday at 5pm. Enjoy live music, visit local art galleries, speak with artists and explore Downtown Waukegan.
3. Antioch’s Taste of Summer is happening all weekend in Downtown Antioch. There will be carnival rides, specialty treats from area restaurants, live entertainment at the Bandshell, sidewalk sales and much more.
4. 2^nd Annual Bloody Mary Fest in Highwood on Sunday. In addition to dozens of vendors and a Bloody Mary contest, there will be mimosas, brunch recipe contest, live Blues music and the first annual Dine and Dash AKA Get Me A Bucket event.
5. Long Grove’s Summer Concert Series featuring Sones de Mexico this Sunday at 4pm at Fountain Square in Long Grove. Sones de Mexico is a unique ensemble of seasoned Mexican folk musicians and educators.

No matter what route you take, all roads lead to fun in Lake County this weekend. You will discover great dining, plentiful shopping, exciting attractions and much more. I hope everyone enjoys everything we have to offer and has a fantastic Lake County weekend!

- Anthony

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