Upcoming Events

Varna EMS Pulled Pork Fundraiser

Support Varna EMS by stopping by the Lake Wildwood Pavilion for a pulled pork fundraiser on Saturday, July 18. Meals will be served from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Each $10 meal includes a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and bottled water. Proceeds will help support Varna EMS and its service to the community.

Fundraiser Details

• Meals will be served from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Each meal is $10
• Meals include a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and water
• The fundraiser will take place at the Lake Wildwood Pavilion
• Whole pork shoulders are also available by preorder

Preorder a Pork Shoulder

Eight- to nine-pound pork shoulders may be preordered for $60 each. Orders must be placed with Kim Paszko by July 2.

Preordered pork shoulders will be available for pickup at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 18.

Lake Wildwood Garage Sales

The Lake Wildwood Garage Sales will take place Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. Friday, July 24 is reserved for Lake Wildwood members only.

Saturday, July 25 will be an open-gate event from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event will be open to the public after visitors stop at the Main Gate to obtain an event pass.

Event Details

• Friday, July 24 is for Lake Wildwood members only
• Saturday, July 25 is open to the public from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Public visitors must stop at the Main Gate to obtain an event pass
• Garage sale locations will be included on the event map
• Members who want to appear on the garage sale map should complete the contact form below

Want your garage sale included on the map? Please fill out the form below so your location can be added before the event.

Venetian Night Watercraft Parade

Lake Wildwood Venetian Night returns Saturday, August 1, with a lighted watercraft parade around the entire lake. Participants will line up at the Marina beginning at 7:30 PM before traveling the parade route from Marina to Marina.

Decorate your watercraft, light up the lake, and join the community for a fun evening on the water!

Event Details

• Saturday, August 1
• Watercraft line-up begins at 7:30 PM
• Line-up starts at the Marina
• Parade travels around the entire lake, Marina to Marina
• Theme: Open - Let Your Creativity Shine!
• 1st and 2nd place prizes will be awarded

Traffic Flow

• Motorized watercraft must travel counterclockwise around the lake during the parade
• All participants should follow the parade route and keep a safe distance from other watercraft
• Please watch for decorated boats, spectators, and reduced visibility as the parade continues into the evening

Light up the lake and help make Venetian Night a fun, safe, and memorable evening for Lake Wildwood.

Dive-In Day: Kids Pool Party

Lake Wildwood kids ages 6 to 15 are invited to Dive-In Day, a fun summer pool party with swimming, games, food, prizes, and music.

This event is free to attend, but online registration is requested so we can plan ahead for food, games, snacks, and supplies.

Event Highlights

• Swimming and poolside fun
• Games and activities
• Food and snacks
• Prizes
• Music
• No cost to attend

Please register online to help us prepare enough food, games, snacks, and supplies for everyone attending.

Rock the Dock for St. Jude

Rock the Dock is a community fundraiser hosted by Lake Wildwood members in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Neighbors are invited to gather on the lake, pull up their boats, and enjoy an afternoon of music, giving, and community support.

Support begins before the main event. Look for the Rock the Dock golf cart in the Fourth of July parade, where volunteers in Rock the Dock shirts will be collecting donations by QR code and cash. Donors at the parade will receive a small gift.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available, with levels ranging from $100 to $2,500. Every dollar raised goes to St. Jude. Checks may be made payable to St. Jude and mailed to Dave Krahn, 654 Driftwood Ct, Varna, IL 61375.

Become a Sponsor

• $2,500 Champion of Hope Sponsor
• $1,000 Healing Hearts Sponsor
• $500 Floatin’ for the Kids Sponsor
• $250 Rocking 250 Years Sponsor
• $100 Anchor of Strength Sponsor
• Every dollar raised goes to St. Jude

Event Highlights

• Hosted by Lake Wildwood members to benefit St. Jude
• Look for the Rock the Dock golf cart in the July 4 parade
• Donations accepted online, by QR code, and by cash
• Donors at the parade will receive a gift
• Patriotic pinwheels and koozies available during the parade fundraiser
• Questions? Contact Joe and Diane Kinzer, Dave and Alice Wilson, or Dave and Peggy Krahn

Questions?

• Joe and Diane Kinzer: J.kinzer2@gmail.com
• Dave and Alice Wilson: alicee0452@gmail.com
• Dave and Peggy Krahn: Krahn.david@gmail.com

Please note: Rock the Dock is hosted by members of Lake Wildwood Association and is not an official Lake Wildwood Association event.