Winthrop Harbor'sHarbor Days
Winthrop Harbor's premier community festival returns September 10 through 13, 2026. Celebrate our Village's 125th anniversary with rides, food, live music, and fireworks.
Harbor Days Starts In
Celebrating
250 Years
of America
1776 – 2026 · Honoring 250 years of independence, freedom, and community.
Celebrating
125 Years
Winthrop Harbor
1901 – 2026 · 125 years of incorporation, growth, and community pride.
Performers
Bella Cain
Sept 11 · Main Stage
To Be Announced
Sept 12
To Be Announced
Sept 13
Carnival
Rides & Fun
The A&A Attractions carnival will feature everyone's favorite rides, including The Zipper, Tilt-A-Whirl, and Sizzler, along with a variety of food booths, carnival games, and blow-up slides.
A Great
Food & Drink
Experience
Enjoy an incredible variety of flavors from local and regional restaurants, food tents, and food trucks. Whether you're craving a classic festival bite or something new, Harbor Days has something for every appetite.
Fireworks
Spectacular
As America marks 250 years of independence and the Village of Winthrop Harbor celebrates 125 years of community, this year's fireworks spectacular will be one for the history books. Watch the night sky come alive in red, white, and blue as we honor the spirit, freedom, and pride that built our nation and our hometown. Gather your family, your friends, and your neighbors for an unforgettable display that celebrates everything we love about America and the Harbor we are proud to call home.
A Tradition
Born From
Community
For decades, the Village of Winthrop Harbor has come together to celebrate the warmth and spirit of summer. As our event has grown and blossomed into a truly regional celebration, we proudly introduced a new name — Harbor Days. Now held at the end of summer, Harbor Days marks the perfect close to the season, bringing together our community and welcoming friends and neighbors from across the region for four unforgettable days of food, music, and fun.
Whether you've called Winthrop Harbor home your whole life or you're visiting us for the very first time, Harbor Days is your invitation to experience everything that makes our lakeside community so special. Pull up a chair, share a meal, listen to live music under the open sky, and feel what it truly means to belong somewhere.
Find Us
Festival Location
Join us at the Winthrop Harbor waterfront for four days of music, food, and community celebration.
Address
Village Park
2700 9th Street
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Festival Dates
September 10–13, 2026
Gates open daily at 10:00 AM
Thank You
Our Sponsors
Harbor Days is made possible by the generous support of our community sponsors.
Fireflight Sponsor
Main Stage Sponsor
Harbor & Platinum Sponsors
Gold & Silver Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
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