Wauconda Cruise Night

07/24/2025

Hey Cruisers, don't forget you still have two opportunities to win $250 in Wauconda Chamber Bucks just by supporting our amazing local businesses! (July 15 - Aug 18 and Aug 19 - Sept 15)

How to Enter:
For every $10 you spend at participating Wauconda businesses on cruise nights, you'll get one entry into our final drawing.

Want to double your chances? Grab an "I Love WCN & Supporting Local" card during a Cruise Night. Then, when you shop on a non-cruise day, you'll earn two entries for every $10 spent!

It's that simple! Your support means the world to the heart of our community.

Where to Shop and Enter:
Look for these fantastic local businesses participating in the raffle:
Threads Boutique on Main Hometown Gift Shop Daddyo's Framing Music Memorabilia At The Green Bench Bevel Salon & Boutique SophEve on Main Bliss Wine Lounge Honey Hill Coffee Company

Congratulations to Kay from Deer Park, who was selected from over 100 entries as our June winner of $250 in Wauconda Area Chamber Bucks! These bucks can be redeemed at over 20 locations throughout Wauconda. Check out the list here: https://waucondachamber.org/wauconda-area-chamber-gift-certificates/

Keep visiting and shopping local!

07/16/2025

On behalf of the Wauconda Cruise Night Committee and the Village of Wauconda, we extend our most heartfelt thank you to the cruise night community. The response to the Wauconda Pups supply drive has been absolutely incredible! You heard our call and delivered, and for that, we cannot thank you enough. Because of this community's immense heart and compassion, the Wauconda pups and so many other animals will receive the care they desperately need! Reach Rescue Inc Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue

07/16/2025

Whew, it was a scorcher🔥 But this is what summer’s all about… hot nights, cool cars, and unforgettable Cruise Night vibes.

07/16/2025

A big thank you to our Big Block Sponsor, Jimmy’s Customs, for selecting this month’s top vehicle!
Their pick? A stunning 1969 Forest Green Chevelle with a 463 engine pushing 600HP, proudly owned by Jim Gertz of Volo.

Congratulations, Jim!

07/15/2025

Car show is full!

07/15/2025

Wauconda Cruise Night is here! Yes, it's going to be a hot one, dress accordingly, keep hydrated, and enjoy the awesome cars.

Let's also make a difference! We're collecting donations for the Wauconda pups! They need:
• XS Martingale collars
• Dry puppy food (small bites)
• Wet puppy food
• Paper towels
• Laundry detergent
• Odoban cleaner (pet-safe)
• Puppy Pads
• 6 % or higher bleach
**at Registration Tent
Come on down, enjoy the cruise, and show some love for the pups! See you there!

07/11/2025

The recent rescue of 52 dogs from a heartbreaking hoarding situation right here in Wauconda has touched our entire community.

In response, next Tuesday’s Cruise Night will also double as a donation drop-off. Look for the collection area at the registration booth.

Whether big or small, every donation will make a difference and will be gratefully accepted by the incredible agencies stepping up to provide care and support for these animals in need.

Let’s come together as a community to help!

06/16/2025

This Cruise Night season, we're giving you three chances to win $250 in Wauconda Chamber Bucks just by shopping local!

Here's how it works:

For every $10 you spend at participating local businesses, you'll get one entry into the drawing.
Want to double your chances? Grab an "I Love WCN & Supporting Local" card during Cruise Night. Then, when you come back and shop on a non-cruise day, you'll earn two entries for every $10 spent!
It's our way of saying thank you for supporting the heart of our community. Let's make this Cruise Night season the best one yet for our local businesses!

So far we have Threads Boutique on Main Hometown Gift Shop Daddyo's Framing Music Memorabilia At The Green Bench Bevel Salon & Boutique SophEve on Main Bliss Wine Lounge Honey Hill Coffee Company

06/12/2025

Urgent Scam Alert for Wauconda Cruise Night Vendors!

We've been alerted to a scam: individuals are falsely soliciting vendors for Wauconda Cruise Night, requiring $250 prepayment for booths.

DO NOT PAY! This is a scam.

Please note: we do not charge food vendors for our event, and we currently have no space for additional food vendors.

If you've paid, report it to your local non-emergency police department immediately.

06/10/2025

We're thrilled to kick off another season of Wauconda Cruise Nights next Tuesday! To ensure everyone has a safe and fantastic time, we've made a couple of important adjustments:

New Staging: Staging areas are reconfigured. Follow signage and volunteers who will guide you in via West Mill Street from Route 176.
Capacity Closure: Once the show reaches capacity, no more vehicles will be allowed to enter.

We know changes can be tricky, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding. These steps are essential to keep this event safe for everyone.

Stay informed! We're developing a new Wauconda Cruise Night App for full show notifications, and you'll see increased signage along the route. Please be patient with our dedicated staff and volunteers as they work to keep us all safe. Questions? Reach out to the committee directly.

Finally, HUGE shout out to all of our sponsors! Thank you for your continued support. Now, who's ready to cruise?

03/12/2025

Surely Wauconda Cruise Night dates are already on the calendar, but did you know Wauconda has so many other GREAT events?! Come on out and

With Spring in the air, it's a great time to remind everyone to grab a Wauconda Community Events magnet from the Village Hall, Wauconda Park District, or Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce! Just a couple things worth mentioning...
🥚Pre-registration is required for the Easter Egg Hunt and that opens March 14th at 8:30 AM https://www.waucondaparks.com/event/egg-hunt-up-to-age-10-4/
🐰 The Wauconda Bunny Hop is also quickly approaching, register https://www.star-charities.org/waucondabunnyhop/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1MjEicmtcYHjUMuCkxgiN6TqjlvgXTl6pXCXe1RybEsowQKLKEVo43QBw_aem_Nde1T57IIlWCcbqVCQrDrw

🚗 Finally, the Wauconda Cruise Night season will be June through August, rather than through September.

📆 Mark your calendars, share with your friends and family, and this event season!

09/18/2024

‼️Final car count of the 2024 season: 845‼️