August 23rd, 2025 – 1:00pm Start, 9:30pm Drone Show

Venetian Night is a community event that will take place at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake on August 23, 2025. This event will be an end of the summer party showcasing Lakefront Park and Fox Lake’s access to the Chain O’ Lakes.

This one of a kind event will include a boat show, wine tasting, historic walk, art gallery, vendors, food trucks and live music. The day will culminate with one of the largest drone light shows in Illinois that will be visible to people from both the Lakefront Park and the boats anchored in the lake.

Hosted in partnership with the Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Village of Fox Lake, Lions Club, Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the Grant Historic Society.

2025 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Open

Platinum Sponsor

Volo Auto Museum

Platinum Sponsor

McHenry Outdoor Theater

Platinum Sponsor

Open

Gold Sponsor

Volo Auto Museum

Gold Sponsor

McHenry Outdoor Theater

Gold Sponsor

Open

Silver Sponsor

The Boathouse

Silver Sponsor

McDonalds in Fox Lake

Silver Sponsor

S&S Repair and Restoration

Silver Sponsor

Smokehouse Dispensary

Silver Sponsor

Open

Silver Sponsor

Open

Silver Sponsor

Open

Silver Sponsor

Open

Schedule & Activities

Schedule

1:00pm – Start of Event, Boat Show Begins

3:30pm – Opening Band

4:00pm – Boat Show Ends

5:30pm – Break

6:30pm – Headline Band

8:30pm – Night Party with DJ Bob

8:45pm – Boat Parade

9:30pm – Drone Light Show

9:45pm – End of Event

Activities

Boat Show

Wine Walk

Live Bands

Food Trucks

Vendors

Beer Truck & Tent

Art Exhibit

Kids Area

Historic Walk

Boat Parade

Drone Light Show Finale

Fundraising Campaign

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Partners

Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Fox Lake Lions Club

Grant Township Area Historical Society

Event Map & Parking

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