Wonder Lake Marina Inc

07/04/2026

Out of an abundance of caution due to weather, the Ski Show and Duck Drop are being moved to TOMORROW, 5:00pm duck drop, 5:30pm Ski show. Stay safe everyone!

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Fourth of July weekend is here at Wonder Lake Marina! 🇺🇸
We’ll be open Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM for fuel, supplies, and all your lake‑day needs.

And don’t forget — Dock Dogs is serving up hot dogs, Italian beef, nachos, ice cream, and cold drinks all weekend. Perfect for a quick bite between boat rides.

Come enjoy the holiday on the water with us. Have a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend!

07/01/2026

🇺🇸 Wonder Lake, We Need Your Help. 🇺🇸
First, thank you to all who saw this post already and to those who responded with compassion. We understand how challenging times can be.

We now have Venmo, Zelle and a Venmo QR code for those who would like to donate electronically.

Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: [email protected]

To those who missed it, last night, after the final Independence Day Committee meeting, we totaled every donation received.
The result was heartbreaking. We are still $16,000 short of funding Sunday's fireworks.

This year there has been disagreement about holding the show on Sunday, and I respect those opinions. But the decision was made out of financial responsibility. Had we scheduled the fireworks on Friday or Saturday, we wouldn't be $16,000 short—we would be more than $40,000 short.

Now, I'm asking our community to come together.
The Wonder Lake fireworks are funded entirely through donations. Not one tax dollar pays for this tradition.

If you've ever watched the fireworks from your dock, your boat, your backyard, or the shoreline...
If you've ever seen the joy on a child's face during the grand finale...
Then you've been part of something special.
If everyone who enjoys the Wonder Lake fireworks gave just a small amount, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

A generous member of our community has offered to match every dollar donated. They aren't asking to save this tradition alone. They're challenging the rest of us to stand beside them.
Let's show what Wonder Lake can do when we come together.

Please don't assume someone else will make the difference. Be part of the difference.

🏦 Drop off your donation at either branch of First Secure State Bank of Wonder Lake
🏦 Drop off your donation at Cup of Wonder

📍 Donations may also be dropped off the Wonder Lake MPOA Office, mailed to 7602 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 60097, or coordinated by calling 815-653-1000 or emailing [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

🇺🇸 Every dollar matters. Every dollar will be matched. Please donate—and please SHARE this post.

06/28/2026

06/26/2026

Come and buy a duck to support our local wonder lake ski team! 🐥 Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team

Saturday, July 4th 3:30pm Wonder Center Beach before the show.
Thanks to Wonder Lake Marina we’re dropping ducks by crane into the water, first one to cross the finish line WINS! 🏁
$10/duck 💰 $500 grand prize 🎖️ 4 runner-ups win $25 each

Want to support a specific ski team family? Just select their name when you buy your duck! 🦆
https://www.charityvalet.com/wlst26/index.asp

Need help getting your duck?
📌 Contact a team member
📌 Stop by the Booster Trailer at Friday’s show
📌 Or send us a private message!
All proceeds support the WLWSST (501(c)(3). Help us keep the team going strong!