5th Annual
Loveon
theLawnDay
September 5, 2026 · Festival Park · 132 S. Grove Ave, Elgin, IL
The Biggest One Yet
Year Five. The Elgin Holiday. Featuring a Grammy-winning legend.
Special Guest
with
Plus A Chicago DJ Takeover
Six Decks · One Lawn
+ NúBorn & NúLyfe · More Acts TBA
LOTL DAY Is Now anOfficial City Holiday
Mayor David J. Kaptain of the City of Elgin, Illinois has officially proclaimed the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend as Love on the Lawn Day.
“Community unity and fellowship — nothing is impossible when you lead with love.”
Proclaimed By
Mayor David J. Kaptain
City of Elgin, Illinois
Organized By
Love on the Lawn Festival LLC — Elgin, Illinois
Official Declaration
“NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Kaptain, Mayor of the City of Elgin, Illinois, do hereby proclaim that the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend as Love on the Lawn Day.”
Signed August 30, 2025
Experience
What to Expect
A full day of music, food, and community at Festival Park
Live Music
Top-tier artists performing live on the main stage all day
Food & Drinks
Local food vendors serving up the best eats and refreshments
Family Fun
Activities for all ages. Kids zone, games, and community vibes.
Love & Community
Bringing people together through music, food, and shared experiences
History
Our Journey
From 500 to 10,000+. Growing every year.
2022
1st Annual
525+ attendees. Where it all began. DJ Terry Hunter, DJ Sundance, DJ Fast Eddie
2023
2nd Annual
3,200+ attendees. Bobby V headlined. Free community event
2024
3rd Annual
5,400+ attendees. Musiq Soulchild headlined
2025
4th Annual
2,800+ attendees. DJ Kid Capri & Lenny Williams headlined
2026
5th Annual. The Biggest One Yet
10,000+ expected. Mýa performs live.
As Featured In
Impact
More Than an Event
Love on the Lawn Day brings unity through music, food, and community service. From food drives to youth sports sponsorships, every year we give back.
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Total Attendees (2022–2025)
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Families Fed at Food Drives
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Safety Incidents
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September 5, 2026
Festival Park, Elgin IL
An Official City Holiday
