Frontier Days

Frontier Days, also known as "The Festival", has been cited several times by readers of the Daily Herald as the finest festival in the northwest suburbs and has been a recipient of the Governor's Hometown Award three times.

The Board of Directors and Co-Chairmen, who are the operational heads of the organization, work with their Area Coordinators, Activity/Event Chairmen, and the rest of the "Red-Shirt" volunteers to stage this wonderful community event.

The Festival features Free Entertainment on three stages. We have great food prepared and served by volunteers, assisted by local community groups. There are many Free family events and sports activities along with carnival rides and one of the largest Fourth of July Parades in the northwest suburbs. One of the Festival's highlights is the Citizen's with Disability Day when people with special needs and their immediate families are invited to come to a complimentary, fun-filled event.

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM: JULY 4th PARADE Theme: Celebrating 48 Years of Festival Fun! The Arlington Heights Parade is totally brought to you and sponsored by Frontier Days Festival.

10:00 AM: Decorated Bike Parade
Children ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult. Check in at Olive/Highland Streets. No big wheels.
Parade Route: Oakton at Dunton to Miner to Festival! Please respect your AH neighbors along parade route and refrain from reserving a seat in the parkway until AFTER 7:00pm July 3rd. NO TARPS!

Noon-Close: Carnival Bargain Rides

Noon: Beer Garden Opens

Noon-3:30 PM: Bingo Frontier Stage. Ages 18+ to play. Card sales: Noon. Games: 12:30 PM.

12:30 PM: Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Pony Rides $7. Sponsored by Reese Insurance Group.

12:30-1:30 PM: Jesse White Tumblers Tennis Courts.

1:00-4:00 PM: Face Painting
Sponsored by Meet Chicago Northwest.

Family Fun Stage
1:15-2:15 PM: MR Taps Join us for a high-energy performance including audience participation on stage.
2:15-3:00 PM: Popeye & Pappy Walk around with these two fun characters enjoying Pappy's dog tricks!
3:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest Ages 4th-8th Grade, High School and Adult. Register at Family Fun Stage at 2:15 PM. Space is limited. Sponsored by United Radio.

Frontier Stage
6:00-7:45 PM: Renegade Wildflower
High energy guitar. Southern and Classic Rock Party.

Main Stage
Rohrman Automotive Group and Frontier Days bring you...
8:00 PM - Plain White T's
Chicago quartet, Plain White T's have remained visible and viable, consistently delivering unforgettable pop rock anthems. Their signature single "Hey There Delilah" went triple platinum earning a Grammy nomination in 2008.

Frontier Stage
9:30-10:45 PM: Backdated
'60s, '70s, Beatles, Stones, The Who, and more, Jay Goeppner and band are world-renowned and will represent the USA at England's 2024 Beatleweek.

11:00 PM: Park Closes For The Day