2026 Public Event Schedule
(Last Revised July 7, 2026)
The following is our current schedule of public shows, appearances, and special events for
2026. Check back often since our schedule changes frequently as bookings continue to come in right up through the end of the year.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
Third Annual World of Food Trucks
Plainfield, Illinois
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Plainfield Park District writes:
"Travel the world without leaving town!
Join us for the Third Annual World of Food Trucks on May 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Bott Community Park (24550 W. Renwick Road, Plainfield)!
Taste cuisine from across the globe
- Enjoy the cultural vibes
- Fun for the whole family
- Limited seating available – bring your lawn chairs or blankets!
- FREE general admission!
- We do ask that you register in advance to help us plan for safety and the right number of food trucks.
No need to show a ticket – just let us know you’re coming!
- Food & drink sold separately
- Most vendors accept cash + credit
- No outside food or drink, please"
13 Total Food Trucks will be present representing various
cuisines and cultures.
Visit the web page below for the complete list.
Entertainment Schedule
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Crayola Imagine Arts
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM – The Barefoot Hawaiian ***
12:45-1:30PM – Seven Star Lion Dance Group
*** When you visit the
web page below you will see that "Bollywood & Culture Groove" are
scheduled to perform in the 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM time slot. That original
group had to cancel due to injury and the Barefoot Hawaiian was asked to come in
as a last minute replacement.
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing a 45-minute
show that will feature an Emcee and 2 dancers. Come on out for some great food
and entertainment.
Bott Community Park
24550 W. Renwick Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-3314
Plainfield Park District Web Site
Third Annual World of Food Trucks Event Web Page
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Hawaiian Luau and Summer Kick-Off Party
Berwyn, Illinois
4:30 PM
 Doors
for this event open 4:30 PM. The
Luau starts at 5:30 PM.
The Barefoot Hawaiian will perform a 45-minute show from 5:30 to 6:15 PM
consisting of an Emcee, 3 Dancers, and
1 Fire Dancer.
This Event is presented by Fitzgeralds, Babygold, and the Barefoot
Hawaiian. Price is $29. The following provides additional details
and all that is included in the price.
Fitzgeralds writes:
"LIVE ON FITZGERALDS PATIO:
A Family-Friendly LUAU Under the Pavilion w/ The BAREFOOT HAWAIIAN!
$29 Per Guest + Includes:
Tropical pig roast w/ fried dirty rice and chef steve's [sic] Hawaiian hot sauce!
BAREFOOT HAWAIIAN Dance Troop, w/ fire dancers!
Free Leis for all upon entry
Tropical costume contest, winner gets a $200 gift card!
Gauranteed [sic] Seating on the Patio
BAREFOOT HAWAIIAN is an expert coalition of dancers, musicians, and performers who specialize in Hawaiian traditional performance. For this event they'll bring 2 musicians, 3 dancers and one FIRE POI BALL DANCER!
PARKING: There is rather limited street parking in the area, we recommend arriving by rideshare, bicycle, or rickshaw.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: ALL AGES"
Please note correction to posting on Fitzgerald's
web site and their quote above taken from it
For this performance, the Barefoot
Hawaiian is NOT providing 2 live musicians (as they did last year for the
Fitzgerald show). This year's performance will feature an Emcee and
recorded music instead of live musicians.
Visit the web links below to learn more and purchase
your tickets for this event
You can purchase tickets online - see link below. The online ticket
price is $33.65. It is assumed the $29 ticket price applies to tickets
purchased in person. Contact Fitzgerald's for more information.
Fitzgerald's Outdoor Pavilion
6615 Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn, IL 60402
708-788-2118
Fitzgerald Nightclub Web Site
Fitzgerald's May 31, 2026 Event Web Page
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Multi-Cultural Event
Warrenville, IL
4:30 - 5:00 PM
The Warrenville Public Library District
will be hosting a multi-cultural event on Saturday, June 13 and the Barefoot
Hawaiian is among the performers representing the Hawaiian culture. We
will be performing a 30-minute show from 4:30 to 5:00 PM that will feature
an Emcee and 5 Dancers.
Warrenville Public Library District
28 W 701 Stafford Place
Warrenville, IL 60555
630-393-1171
Warrenville
Public Library District Web Site
The above link is provided for reference only.
As of 6/9/2026, the library's web site has nothing on this event or of any
event on this day.
Please contact the library directly if you wish information on this event
Sunday, June 14, 2026
"Tiki Bash"
Plainfield, Illinois
4:00 - 6:00 PM
The Plainfield Park District is hosting its "Tiki
Bash" – a Polynesian Pool Party – at the Ottawa Street Pool. The bash runs from
4:00 to 6:00 PM. The Barefoot Hawaiian will be providing Polynesian
and Island background music through the sound system from 4:00 to 5:00 PM.
Then at 5:00 PM the Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing a 1-hour
Polynesian show that will feature an Emcee and 2 dancers The
show finale at 6:00 PM is the exciting fire-knife dance performance.
The Plainfield Park District writes:
"Join us for an afternoon of island vibes and summer fun at Ottawa Street Pool on Sunday, June 14, from 4 to 6
p.m.
>>> Stunning Hula Dancers
>>> Free Pool Access
>>> Free Ice Pops
>>> Wear Your Best Hawaiian Shirt!
No registration needed — just bring your tropical spirit and get ready for a fun-filled afternoon!"
Ottawa Street Pool
23820 W. Ottawa St.
Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-3314
Plainfield
Park District Web Site
Tiki
Bash Event Web Page
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Lyons Public Library Appearance
Lyons, IL
10:00 - 11:00 AM
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be putting on a 1-hour show from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
for this event. The show will consist of an Emcee and 2 dancers.
Lyons Public Library
4209 Joliet Avenue
Lyons, IL 60534
708-447.3577
Lyons Public Library Web Site
Lyons Public Library Facebook Page
Note: The above links are provided
for reference to the Library Only. As of 6/9/2026,
neither, the Barefoot Hawaiian Show nor the event itself, is reference on either
resource.
Please call the Library if you wish more information on the performance.
!!!
IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!
The Wilmette Fun and
Fireworks Festival
Has Been Cancelled
This
event has been cancelled
due to severe storm
fronts moving in that will
interfere
with the
entertainment, the fireworks
show, and all the
festivities as well as public
safety.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Wilmette Fun and Fireworks Festival
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Wilmette, Illinois
5:00 - 10:00 PM
On Friday, July 3, Wilmette will be
holding their Independence Day 250 Celebration - an all-day event that
will culminate and conclude into their fantastic Fun and Fireworks Festival from 5:00
to 10:00 PM.
The Wilmette Park District writes:
"Enjoy an evening packed with Independence Day Celebration at Gillson Park! We’ll have food vendors, live music, performers and a fireworks show to kick off your 4th a day early. In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Wilmette Park District and presenting sponsor North Shore Community Bank have enhanced the fireworks program to light up your celebration even brighter!
"Our Independence Day Celebration is extra-special this year! Celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial a day early with Wilmette Park District and keep an eye out for our special 250 decal to mark the occasion!"
Here is the festival entertainment schedule:
Entertainment in the Park
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Total T Magic
Superheroes Photobooth
Facepainting
Airbrush Tattoos
Main Stage
Central High - 4:45 PM
Men on the Moon - 6:00 PM
Antler Chandelier - 7:30 PM
Wallace Bowl
Superhero Training - 5:00 PM
Miss Jamie’s Farm - 5:30 PM
Jesse White Tumblers - 6:30 PM
Footloose Preview Performance - 7:00 PM
Barefoot Hawaiian Polynesian Show - 7:15
PM
(DETAILS BELOW)
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be the concluding
performance on the Wallace Bowl prior to the Wilmette Fireworks Show. The
Barefoot Hawaiian 1-Hour show will consist of an Emcee and 3 Dancers and will conclude with
the spectacular Fire Dance Performance as the lead-in to
the fireworks that will follow shortly after.
Fireworks Show - Shortly after Dusk
Sponsored by the Wilmette Park District and North Shore
Community Bank
Cost: FREE
The Fun and Fireworks Festival is at
Gillson park
Wilmette, Illinois
Use the Map provided below and/or Visit the web site below to get you there.
They have provided full details on parking, travel directions, and public
transportation options.
Hint: If you want to avoid the traffic rushing to see
the evening-only Fun and Fireworks Festival event, consider making a full
day (or partial day) of it by attending the full Independence Day 250
Celebration. We have included a link below for that full celebration
event as well as a convenient download.
Wilmette Park District Fun and Fireworks Event Web Site
Wilmette Park District 2026 Fun and Fireworks Event Map (153K)
Wilmette Park District Independence Day 250 Celebration Web Site
Wilmette Park District 2026 Independence Day Celebration - Full Details (1,463K)
Saturday, July 4, 2026
4th of July Celebration
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
Lyons, Illinois
1:00 - 10:00 PM
On Saturday, July 4th, the Village of Lyons will be hosting
their 4th of July Celebration starting with their parade at 1:00 PM and
ending with their Fireworks and music at 10:00 PM. In between then will be
various entertainment, among them the Barefoot Hawaiian.
Here is the entertainment schedule for the Day::
July 4th Parade - 1:00 PM
Party in Veteran's Park -
4:00 PM
(Featuring the Barefoot
Hawaiian - See Below)
iPop - 6:00 - 8:00 PM
90's Pop Nation - 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Fireworks Display - Will commence at Dusk
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be the performing a show
on the Veteran's Park stage from 4:15 to 5:00 PM. The show will consist of
an Emcee and 3 Dancers. Then the dancers will move over to the Lyons Library Tent (still in Veteran's
Park) for photos with guests from 5:00 to 5:15 PM.
Sponsored by the Village of Lyons
Cost: FREE
Visit the their facebook page below for
information.
Village of Lyons Veteran's Park
4200 Lawndale Avenue
Lyons, IL 60534
708-442-4500
Village of Lyons Facebook Page
As of updates on 6/27/2026 &
7/2/2026,
this was the only place we found online posted by the Village of Lyons of this
event
Drop down a bit and go to the post on June 17, 2026 for it. Unlike last
year, it was not on the Village's events calendar.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Family Campout & Bonfire
Wilmette, Illinois
Performance: 7:00 - 8:15 PM
This is a real "overnight" campout right on the
beach at Gilson Park in Wilmette. On Saturday, July 11, starting at 5:30
PM, the Wilmette Park District will be
holding a Family Campout and Bonfire event right on the beach at their
Gillson Park. The campout runs through the night and ends Sunday
morning.
The Wilmette Park District writes:
"Pitch your tent on the beach and get ready to roast marshmallows on a campfire, take a banana boat ride & enjoy a hula dance show at this family-friendly event! In the morning, we’ll have a small breakfast to finish your memorable stay. Park District staff will be available throughout the entire event."
The Barefoot Hawaiian 1-hour and 15 minute show will start at
7:00 PM and will
consist of an Emcee and 4 Dancers.
There is a fee associated with this
event
Visit the Campout web page below for more information
Sponsored by the Wilmette Park District
Cost: FREE
On the Beach at Gillson park
Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette Park District Family Campout Event Web Site
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Schaumburg Township Library Show
Schaumburg, Illinois
7:00 - 7:45 PM
The above photo is from the 2023 Library Show - Barefoot Hawaiian dancers
perform to large crowd (not shown) at library entrance
Schaumburg Township Library
130 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL
The show will be in the park across the street from the
library
Monday, July 20, 2026
"Echoes of the Island"
Grayslake, IL
7:00 - 7:45 PM
This is the library's Cultural Themed Night. The Barefoot Hawaiian will be putting on a
45-minute show from 7:00 to 7:45 PM
for this event. The show will consist of an Emcee and 2 dancers and will
be performed on the front lawn. Bring chair and/or blanket.
The Grayslake Area Public Library writes:
"Take a joyful “trip to the Islands” with the Barefoot Hawaiian! Enjoy lively music, colorful costumes, and energetic dances from Hawai‘i, Tahiti, and New Zealand, plus fun audience participation. This vibrant, family-friendly performance brings island culture to life. A joyful & interactive experience the whole family can enjoy together!."
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
Grayslake, IL 60030
Grayslake Echoes of the Island Event Web Page
Friday, July 24, 2026
RIPH Annual Tiki Event for 2026
Blue Island, Illinois
8:30 - 9:30 PM
Further details to come but for now, a featured performance of
this weekend-long event is the Barefoot
Hawaiian on Friday night. Enjoy a full 1-hour performance that features 3
dancers that starts at
8:30 PM and ends at 9:30 PM, while enjoying some food and beverages at this
popular spot in Rock Island.
Further details to come
Rock Island Public House
13328 Olde Western Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
Rock Island Public House Web Site
As of the posting of this event on 2/4/2026, information on this event was not yet on the the above Web Site
Monday, August 3, 2026
Heritage Park Pool Party
Arlington Heights, IL
12:30 - 2:15 PM
This event is run and sponsored by the Arlington Height Park
District
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be providing an hour and 15 minutes
of live entertainment at this family-friendly event held at the Heritage Pool at
the Arlington Heights Park District's Heritage Park. The entertainment
will start at 12:30 PM with 30-minutes of live music performed by a Barefoot
Hawaiian musician. At 1:00 pm there will be a 45-minute show featuring an
Emcee and 3 Dancers. The entertainment will conclude with 30 additional minutes
of live music from 1:45 to 2:15 PM.
Further information on this event to come once it is known
Heritage Park
At the Pool
506 W. Victoria Lane
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-577-3035
Arlington Heights Park District Web Site
As of the posting of this event on
2/5/2026, information on this event was not yet on the the above Web Site
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Main Township's "National Night Out 2019"
Unincorporated Main Township, Illinois
6:30 - 9:00 AM
National Night Out is an annual community-building
campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood
camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law
enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it
provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under
positive circumstances.
Main Township's program is one of
the oldest celebrations of National Night Out.
Don't miss this fun and free community-service event!
The full evening's event runs from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing for you from 7:30
to 8:30 PM
The show will feature an Emcee, 3 Dancers, and 1 Fire Dancer
Golf Main Park District
Dee Park
9229 W. Emerson St.
in (unincorporated) Des Plaines / Main Township, IL
847-297-3029
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
End-of-Summer Luau
Winnetka, Illinois
5:00 - 8:30 PM
The Winnetka Park District closes out Summer 2026 by hosting its End
of Summer Luau on Wednesday evening, August 19. So far, as of
this posting (2/2/2026), the Barefoot Hawaiian show is all that is known.
(Last year it also included a Pig Roast and concert.) This will be a
family-friendly event. Details on costs (if any) is yet unknown.
Further details and information will be provided once they are known
Currently Known Schedule of
Events
6:00 - 7:00 PM — Luau Show by The Barefoot
Hawaiian (see details below)
The Barefoot Hawaiian show will consist of an Emcee, 4
Dancers, and a Fire Dance Performance
Be sure to see the 30-second video of Barefoot Hawaiian's performance from 2024
Winnetka Park District's Lloyd Beach
799 Sheridan Road
Winnetka, Illinois 60013
The
Winnetka Park District Web Site
Brief
video of Barefoot Hawaiian's performance from the 2024 Luau
As of this posting on 2/2/2026, information on this event was not yet on the
Park District Web Site
Also, note that if you visit Lloyd Beach web site or last year's Luau web page,
you may be redirected to their
fenced-in boat storage facility. Don't let this confuse you. The
beach serves different purposes throughout the year
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Public Library Show
Wheeling, IL
1:00 - 1:45 PM
We will be performing a 45-minute show from 1:00 to 1:45 PM that will
feature an Emcee and 2 Dancers.
More details will be provided as we
get closer to the event.
Indian Trails Public Library
355 Schoenbeck Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Arlington Heights Heritage Festival
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Arlington Heights, Illinois
The Barefoot Hawaiian will be performing at this festival. The full
event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with the Barefoot Hawaiian show from 10:15
to 10:45 AM. The show will consist of an Emcee and 2 Dancers.
The Arlington Heights Park District writes:
"Explore the cultural diversity within our community and enjoy a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and live performances. Presented by the AH Park District, AH Memorial Library, AH Historical Museum and the Village of Arlington Heights.
The Arlington Heights Farmers Market will be open before and during Heritage Fest! Stop by from 8AM-12PM for even more fun!"
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
110 W. Fremont St.
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Arlington Heights 2026 Heritage Fest Web Page
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