Buffalo Grove Days

Name: Buffalo Grove Days
Start: 2026-09-03
End: 2026-09-07
Location: Buffalo Grove, Lake County

Buffalo Grove Days is a free five-day community festival held annually in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, concluding on Labor Day. The event features a signature parade, carnival rides, live musical performances, and a variety of food vendors at Mike Rylko Community Park.

Date: Sep 3-7, 2026
Location: Buffalo Grove, Lake County

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Event summary

Highlights

Five-day community celebration held over the Labor Day holiday weekend
Buffalo Grove Days Parade featuring approximately 60 participating units
Full carnival with rides, games, and bingo
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band honored as the 2026 Grand Marshal

Buffalo Grove Days is a long-standing tradition jointly produced by the village government and the local park district. Spanning five days from Thursday through Labor Day Monday, the festival centers on Mike Rylko Community Park and provides a central gathering point for the community with free admission to the grounds.

The 2026 event schedule includes a diverse range of entertainment, including a full carnival, bingo games, and a curated selection of food and beverages. A major highlight is the Buffalo Grove Days Parade, which takes place on Saturday morning along Deerfield Parkway. The parade typically features dozens of community groups, local officials, and specialty marching units.

For the 2026 iteration, the festival celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band by naming the ensemble as the grand marshal. Other recurring components of the celebration include the Buffalo Grove Community Pageant and a lineup of live bands performing throughout the holiday weekend.

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