About

Mission Statement

Frontier Days, Inc., also known as “The Festival,” is a not-for-profit organization whose membership is comprised of hundreds of volunteers. The goal of these members is to plan, organize, and implement an annual Fourth of July celebration filled with activities intended to appeal to all age groups and to benefit the community.

  • A not-for-profit, self-sustaining organization, Frontier Days, Inc. is comprised of dedicated volunteers of adults ages 18 through 80+ and assisted by teen volunteers
  • An independent, 501C3 charitable organization not supported by Village of Arlington Heights’ tax dollars.
  • The Arlington Heights Park District, the Village of Arlington Heights, and many local businesses help support the Festival Committee with this award-winning event.
  • Cited by Daily Herald readers as the finest festival in the Northwest suburbs.
  • A 3-time recipient of the Governor’s Hometown Award.
  • FREE Entertainment on three stages.
  • Offers great food prepared and served by volunteers, assisted by local community groups.
  • Many FREE family events and sports activities along with carnival rides and one of the largest Fourth of July Parades in the Northwest suburbs.
  • Offers a Citizens with Disability Day – a complimentary, fun-filled event for people with special needs and their immediate families
  • The Festival has donated more than two million dollars in excess funds to the Village, Park District and many other not-for-profit groups.
  • The Festival funds have provided capital expenditure requests for the Village of Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Park District, Library, Senior Center, Scout groups, and many other social service groups.
  • The Board of Directors and Co-Chairmen (operational heads) work with Area Coordinators, Activity/Event Chairmen, and the “Red-Shirt” volunteers to stage this wonderful community event.
  • There is a special feeling about The Festival. Those who volunteer come to enjoy the real spirit of community. Many say it’s like an old-fashioned “Home Town Gathering.”
  • Frontier Days, Inc. is an example of a community who works together to make Arlington Heights a unique place to live.

2024-2025 Frontier Days, Inc.

Board of Directors 2025