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The Village of Wadsworth is excited to invite residents, families, businesses, organizations, and community groups to participate in our America 250 Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Wadsworth Village Park
Join Us for Wadsworth’s America 250 Celebration on June 27 The Village of Wadsworth is excited to invite residents, families, businesses, organizations, and community groups to participate in our America 250 Celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Wadsworth Village Park. This community celebration will recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States with a full day of patriotic programming, live entertainment, family activities, community participation, and opportunities for residents of all ages to come together and celebrate. Planned activities include a Patriotic Bike Parade, old-time family games and contests, bounce house, face painting, live music, a live reading of the Declaration of Independence, recognition of Essay Contest winners, dedication of the Village time capsule, and more throughout the day and evening. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the celebration, including community giveaways, local vendors, and evening food and beverage service. There are also several ways for residents to get involved before the event: Spread the Word Download and share our flyer to let your friends, family, and neighbors know about the celebration. Essay Contest
Residents and students are invited to participate in the Village’s America 250 Essay Contest reflecting on what America’s 250th anniversary means to them and the role communities like Wadsworth play in the American story. Community Time Capsule
The Village is creating a community time capsule to preserve memories, photographs, letters, stories, and items representing life in Wadsworth in 2026. The capsule is planned to remain sealed until America’s 300th anniversary celebration in 2076. Volunteer Opportunities We are currently seeking volunteers to help with event setup, kids activities, parking assistance, general event support, and cleanup throughout the day. Volunteer sign-up link: Wadsworth – America 250 Volunteer Sign-up The Village of Country Living The Village of Wadsworth, incorporated in 1962, and with a current population of around 3,500, prides itself on its rural character, as exemplified by the one-acre minimum requirement for a residential lot, and also by its proximity to active farmlands and Lake County Forest Preserve holdings.
Strategically located in northern Lake County, IL, the Village spreads across Benton, Newport and Warren Townships, and is centered within the Cities of Waukegan and Zion, and the Villages of Beach Park, Gurnee and Old Mill Creek.
In this unique position, the Village of Country Living warmly salutes and welcomes the numerous commuters who enter and leave the State of Illinois at the northern end of I-94 at the Wisconsin State Line. News & Announcements |
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