Frontier Days in the News

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.

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.

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

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

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

ABC7: Frontier Days to celebrate 50 years in Arlington Heights

Donna Jonas, a Frontier Days board member, joined ABC7 on Thursday to talk about our 50th Frontier Days

WGN: Frontier Days & Garibaldi’s: 50th Anniversary Celebration

As Garibaldi's Italian Eatery and Frontier Days both celebrate 50 years, the restaurant looks back on a tradition that, legend has it, dates back to the festival's earliest years.

Patch: Frontier Days Turns 50 In Arlington Heights

Frontier Days returns for its milestone 50th anniversary, featuring headline entertainment, family activities, local food vendors, and the annual Fourth of July Parade.

CBS Jumpstart: Big Angies & Frontier Days

Big Anges, a Frontier Days Food Vendor featured on CBS Jumpstart to share a little taste of what to expect this summer.

VAH: Fourth of July in Arlington Heights

Village of Arlington Heights Featuring Frontier Days 2026

Meet Chicago Northwest: Frontier Days 2026