Searching for a fun way to get together with friends and family or go on a date night? This summer, concert series are popping up all over the Illinois and Wisconsin area, offering opportunities for plenty of fun and live music. These festivals are an affordable and exciting way to spend a summer night near your McHenry or Williams Bay real estate, so take a closer look into some of the shows coming your way.

McHenry City Band: From June 6 to August 1, the McHenry City Band will be performing nine outdoor jazz concerts at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. Admission is FREE, so this is the perfect opportunity for a family outing that won’t break your wallet. Some seating is provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to set up their own cozy spaces. The McHenry City Band has given each night a theme, some of which include Audience Request Night, Patriotic Night, Family Night, Fiesta Days and Summer Fun. For more information on specific themes, visit www.McHenryCityBand.com.

Music by the Lake- Williams Bay, Wis.: The Music by the Lake concert series is an opportunity for you to have a “premier musical experience in a beautiful lakeside setting.” All performances are held at the Ferro Pavilion at Geneva Lake and strive to provide enrichment, education and entertainment for all who attend. Lasting from June 29 to August 10, the pavilion will be hosting a wide variety of acts. Within the series, there is a Main Stage Series, Sundays at 4 Series, Family and Children’s Concert and the Pritzker Spotlight Concert. By offering these different miniseries, there will be a show for everyone to enjoy this summer. For more information, visit www.MusicByTheLake.com.

First Friday Concert Series- Ringwood: As you could tell by its name, this festival is held on the first Friday of each month this summer, running June through September. The shows last from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lost Valley Center in Glacial Park. These concerts are there for you to enjoy the beauties of music and nature, so bring a blanket and a picnic and soak up the view. The four artists performing in this summer’s series are Potts & Pans Caribbean Jazz Combo, Cassandra Acoustic and Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. For more information, visit www.mccdistrict.org.

With all of these exciting opportunities, this summer is sure to be a blast for residents of our new homes in Richmond, Poplar Grove, McHenry and Williams Bay, Wis. For more information on how you purchase real estate in the area, visit www.GerstadBuilders.com.