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50th Annual Frontier Days · July 1–5, 2026
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The 50th Annual

Frontier Days Festival

July 1 – 5, 2026

Recreation Park · Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Thank you for visiting, and celebrating our 50th Year!

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1976 · 2026 · golden anniversary

Fifty summers in the park.

Half a century of free admission, 4th of July parades, red shirts, entertainment, and family fun. Come celebrate 50 years with us!

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What’s happening

Five days. Endless Fun.

If you're joining us for the Arlington Heights drone show, please visit the village website for more details.

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Daily

Carnival Bargain Rides

Daily

Entertainment/Bands

Daily

Food/Beverages

Scholarships

July 1st @ 5pm

Dog Frisbee

July 2nd @ 4:30pm

Baggo Tournament

July 2nd @ 5pm

Hockey Skills

July 3rd @ 8am

Soccer 3v3 Tournament

July 3rd @ 9am

Pickleball

July 3rd @ 9:30am

Citizens with Disabilities Day

July 3rd, 4th & 5th

Family Fun Activities

July 3rd, 4th & 5th

Marketplace

July 4th @ 10:00am

4th of July Parade

July 4th 11am & 5th 12am

Volleyball Tournaments

July 4th & 5th @ 12:30pm

Bingo

July 5th @ 6:15am

Stampede Race

July 5th @ 11am

Water Fights

Latest announcements

From the park.

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Video

WGN: Weekend Break: Frontier Days in Arlington Heights

An annual Fourth of July celebration in the northwest suburbs is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Video

ABC7 Chicago: Arlington Heights' Big Ange's turns 10

Big Ange's owner Rocco Fridono joined ABC7 Chicago to preview the restaurant's first year as a food vendor at the 50th Anniversary Frontier Days Festival.

Radio

WGN-AM: Jim Glueckert, Co-chair of the Frontier Days Festival in Arlington Heights

Jim Glueckert, Co-chair of the Frontier Days Festival in Arlington Heights, joined WGN Radio's Noon Business Lunch with John Williams to preview the festival's 50th anniversary, highlighting this year's entertainment, family-friendly activities, Fourth of July parade, and longtime community traditions.

Journal & Topics: Music, Food, Numerous Activities Highlight Frontier Days

News

Chicago Tribune: Fireworks 2026: All the Fourth of July shows for America 250

News

Daily Herald: Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

Four young women smiling and posing at night in front of a lit Ferris wheel at a fair.A mother and young girl smile as they ride down a colorful rainbow slide on a burlap sack.A musician sings and plays keyboard and guitar on stage in front of a large American flag.Three young women in blue shirts and safety goggles aim a charged fire hose together as a crowd of spectators watches from the grass during the water fights.Older male runner with bib 93 fist bumps volunteer during a neighborhood road race on a sunny day.Frontier Days volunteers in red festival polo shirts hand a paper tray of food to a customer at a food-pavilion booth, with a hand-lettered menu listing burgers, onion rings, pretzels, nachos and root beer overhead.

Getting here is easy.

Recreation Park sits at 500 E. Miner Street, four blocks east of downtown Arlington Heights, walkable from the Metra station, free parking one lot over.

Plan Your Visit

Parking

Parking is available on streets, public parking garages.

Shuttle Bus Services

Free Shuttle Bus services from Thomas Middle School & South Middle School. View full guide.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access at all three entrances. Handicap parking available on Hickory.

Info tent

Information Booth, First aid & Lost and Found at the front of the park.