Welcome to Downtown Crystal Lake!

Lunch with the Bunny - Saturday, April 3rd

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Looking for Garden Art

Spring is in full bloom when Downtown Crystal Lake hosts "A Garden Party" on Saturday, May 8th (10AM - 4PM).  Just in time for Mother's Day, the event features plant sales, gardening demonstrations, activities for children, music, contests, and garden art vendors.  If you are a vendor with garden art for sale (bird houses, whirlygigs, bird feeders, sprinklers, bird baths, lawn ornaments, etc.) please click here to download an application.  

Gem Award Winners Announced

The Downtown Gem Awards were created to recognize the businesses and people that have been instrumental in making our downtown the heart of Crystal Lake. These are the gems that make our downtown sparkle:

Best Dressed Window (Holiday) - Out of the Box

Best Dressed Window (Year Round) - Lulu's Wiggin Out

Most Attractive Interior - Mum Floral Design

Front Door Award - SweetPea Cakes

Back Door Award - Crystal Lake Bank & Trust

Most Attractive Historic Building - Williams Street Public House

Best Customer Service - Benedicts La Strata

Best Business Neighbor - Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub

Rookie of the Year - Lisa Reiplinger (Giftology)

Outstanding Business Volunteer - Sue Dobbe (Dobbe Marketing & PR)

Outstanding Individual Volunteer - Linda Jo McNown

Most Improved Building - Ms. Bossy Boots

Main Street Spirit Award - Lynne & Fred Wickham (Wickham Interiors)

Outstanding Sponsor Award - Northwest Herald / Shaw Suburban Media

Manager's Choice Award - Ann Nevills (Clix)