Max Happy Fest 2026

What is Max Happy Fest?

Max Happy Fest is a community outreach event and fundraiser in McHenry County focused on supporting youth mental health prevention, suicide prevention, and substance use prevention.

Hosted by Warp Corps, this annual event brings together music, art, and action sports to create connection and strengthen community support. In partnership with Liquid Blues, Max Happy Fest is a full day of live music, all-ages skate contests, and art vendors.

This free, all-ages event is all about having fun and staying positivity, and shows young people in our community what they can achieve by following their passions.

Event Details

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12 PM-11 PM
Where: Corner of Benton St and Judd St on the Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL
Tickets: Free with suggested $10 donation

Support Youth Mental Health in Your Community

Can’t attend? You can still support youth mental health prevention and substance use prevention by making a donation to Warp Corps.

- Live music performances
- Skateboarding contest
- Art vendors
- Raffles
- Food and beverage vendors (beer and wine available for 21+)
- Community outreach and resource connections
Every element of Max Happy Fest is designed to build community and inspire creativity!
Across Illinois and the country, youth are facing rising mental health challenges. Social isolation, substance use, and limited access to supportive spaces all contribute to increased risk.
Max Happy Fest is designed to change that. It is Warp Corps mission in action.
This event creates a safe, welcoming environment where our community can come together, build connection, and access resources that support early intervention and prevention-based care.
We need your help to make this year’s Max Happy Fest is the best one yet? Sign up for our emails to get notified when volunteer opportunities open!
Max Happy Fest is made possible with the help of our generous sponsors. Interested in supporting the fest and Warp Corps mission? Email Clay Mutert, Head of Operations at clay@warpcorps.org
Attending Max Happy Fest from out-of-town? Woodstock, IL has several hotel options so you can enjoy the festival and hang out with us all night long! Check out local accommodations here.

Guests who provide confirmation of a Woodstock hotel stay for Max Happy Fest will receive a free t-shirt!

A Local Event with Real Impact

Max Happy Fest directly supports Warp Corps’ mission to provide youth programs, street outreach, and connection to care in McHenry County and beyond.

By attending, you are helping expand access to community-based prevention programs that support youth mental health and reduce the risk of crisis.