America 250: Bites on Bank and Concert in the Square

Kick off Lake Forest’s America 250 Celebration Weekend with live music in Market Square.

Concert in the Square:
Join us on Thursday, July 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm for a special Concert in the Square featuring Industrial Drive and their high-energy rock. It’s the perfect way to start a weekend full of community celebration, summer fun, and patriotic spirit.

Bites on Bank Food Festival:
This summer, the City of Lake Forest is introducing Bites on Bank, a new way to experience Lake Forest’s dining scene during the Concert in the Square on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Stop by Bank Lane from 5-8 pm and grab a bite while enjoying the Concert in the Square in Market Square (6:30-8:30 pm).

Local restaurants and food shops will bring the flavors of Lake Forest to the newly transformed Bank Lane, offering small bites and sample-sized specialties available for purchase. It’s the perfect chance to stroll through the updated streetscape, discover new favorites, and build your own meal by sampling some of the community’s favorite eateries.

It’s a delicious new tradition in the making – good food, great music, and a perfect summer evening in downtown Lake Forest.

Bites on Bank is part of the City’s expanded Independence Day festivities, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with additional community events designed to bring residents together.

Independence Day Weekend Events:

• Thursday, July 2: Bites on Bank Food Festival (5-8 pm) and Concert in the Square (6:30-8:30 pm)
• Friday, July 3: Elawa Farm Dinner
• Saturday, July 4: 4th of July Festival and Fireworks at Deerpath Community Park (5-10 pm)
• Sunday, July 5: Ice Cream Social with the American Legion at Forest Park Beach

Visit the City’s America 250 Events page for the full list of activities planned now through September.