From 1984 to 1990, Cornerstone was held in Grayslake, Illinois. In 1991, Cornerstone moved to the town of Bushnell, Illinois where the organizers of the Festival purchased a large piece of land, which is now called Cornerstone Farms.
Tens of thousands of music fans flock to Cornerstone Farms each year to see nearly 200 bands from all styles of music; Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, Rap, Folk, Celtic, Country, etc.