
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
McHenry County · Lighting
Event lighting rentals in Algonquin, IL start at $2.20, and the typical item costs about $71.50, across 26 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Algonquin is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.

Wireless, battery powered, any color
$38.50each

Crystal or wood-and-iron, for tents and lofts
$82.50each

Per 10' section, 8'-16' tall
$55per 10' section
$26.40each
$214.50each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Algonquin
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 8 uplights or 60 ft of string lights |
| 100 guests | 10 uplights or 120 ft of string lights |
| 150 guests | 15 uplights or 180 ft of string lights |
| 200 guests | 20 uplights or 240 ft of string lights |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what lighting cost in Chicago.
* Estimated from Chicago-area market rates; confirmed in your quote.
Celebrating in Algonquin
Algonquin sits on the Fox River, straddling McHenry and Kane counties, and the riverfront shapes many of its celebrations. Cornish Park hosts community events and gatherings, and the Fox River Trail runs through town. Outdoor weddings, picnics and graduation parties on or near the river call for chairs that handle soft ground and a plan for where deliveries can unload.
Open lawns and trail-adjacent spaces suit outdoor ceremonies and community events; confirm reservations with the village.
Lighting here: Park events usually end at dusk; if yours does not, battery lanterns and uplights avoid the need for power.
Newer subdivisions have the lot size for full tent setups, which makes graduation and birthday parties easy to host at home.
Lighting here: String lights between trees or poles turn a yard into a venue after dark. Plan power runs and keep cords off walkways.
Larger event rooms handle weddings and fundraisers, often with in-house tables but not always the chair style you want.
Lighting here: Check what the venue's house lighting can do first, then rent uplights or pin spots for the cake and centerpieces.
Main Street spaces suit smaller gatherings and showers, with limited parking and loading.
Lighting here: Check what the venue's house lighting can do first, then rent uplights or pin spots for the cake and centerpieces.
How to plan
One uplight every 8-10 feet of wall, set to your color palette.
For a tent, plan the tent length x 3-4 for a zig-zag or perimeter pattern.
Pipe and drape is priced per running foot; use it to hide walls, storage or a kitchen door.
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