August 29th, 2026 – 2:00pm Start, 9:30pm Drone Light Show

Venetian Night is a community event that will take place at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake on August 29, 2026. 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 & beer tasting ($45), kids area, vendors, food trucks beer tent 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 Nippersink Lake.

Hosted in partnership with the Village of Fox Lake and the Chain O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

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Schedule & Activities

Schedule

1:00pm – Gates Open, Wine & Beer Walk and Boat Show Begin

3:30pm – Fast Times Chicago

5:00pm – Wine & Beer Walk and Boat Show Ends

5:30pm – Announcement Break

6:30pm – Modern Day Romeos

8:30pm – Night Party with DjBob

8:45pm – Boat Parade

9:30pm – Drone Light Show over Stage

9:45pm – End of Event

Activities

Boat Show

Wine & Beer Walk (1pm to 4pm) – $45

Live Bands

Food Trucks

Vendors

Kids Area

Beer Tent

Boat Parade w/ Grand Marshall – The Boathouse

Drone Light Show Finale at Lakefront Park

Fundraising Campaign

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Event Map & Parking

Festival Map

Red – Vendors
Orange – Food Trucks
Teal – Sponsors

Drone Show Viewing Area

Available Parking

Red – No Parking
Blue – Handicap Parking
Green – Street Parking
Yellow – Free Parking Lots

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