Fairs & fests: Tall Ships, county fairs, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more

This weekend

<b>DuPage County Fair:</b> 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Animal exhibits, music, food, rodeo at 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, demolition derby at 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday. New this year, woodcarvers' demonstrate and sell their work. $4-$10; free for kids younger than 3; free for seniors until 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. dupagecountyfair.org.

<b>Eli's Cheesecake Festival:</b> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Eli's Cheesecake Company, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago. Free cheesecake samples, entertainment, classic car show on Sunday. Free. For a schedule, see cheesecakefestival.com.

<b>Algonquin Founders' Days:</b> 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 29; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30; and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Parade, with the theme “Turn of the Century,” steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday. Sunday events include the Founders Run 5K/10K at 8:30 a.m., a car show at 3 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. along the river. Other highlights include children's games, bands, market/bazaar, dog and cat show Friday and more. $5-$10 adults; $2 kids ages 5-12. algonquinfoundersdays.com.

<b>Lake County Fair:</b> 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 29-30, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Entertainment, music, livestock exhibits, rides, food, demolition derbies, rodeos and more. $5-$10; free for ages 5 and younger and active military in uniform. Friday is Salute to the Troops day with free admission for active military and veterans with ID. lcfair.com.

<b>MainStreet Libertyville's Out to Lunch:</b> 11 a.m. Friday, July 29, in Cook Park, Libertyville. Local food vendors will offer their specialties for purchase. Local bands play. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

<b>Sugar Grove Corn Boil:</b> 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 29; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30; and 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Volunteer Park, 61 Main St., Sugar Grove. Music, parade, craft and vendor fair, carnival, bingo, a 5K run/walk on Saturday, a pancake breakfast, a medallion hunt, cooking contests, an ice cream-eating contest and family activities. Free. sugargrovecornboil.org.

<b>Meadows Cruise Night:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic cars, food and more. Free. (847) 255-8764 or meadowsfamily.org.

<b>Streamwood Summer Celebration:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 29; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Carnival, bingo, children's activities, games, food/beer tent and live entertainment on multiple stages. Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday from Streamwood Boulevard and Bartlett Road, west on Streamwood to Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road. Theme is “Picnic in the Park.” Free. (630) 736-3802 or streamwoodsummercelebration.org.

<b>Wood Dale Prairie Fest:</b> 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 29; 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 30; and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Community Park/James Mixon Fields, Wood Dale Road and Mittel, Wood Dale. Live music, carnival, food and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Free. wooddale.com.

<b>“Blue and You”:</b> 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 29, at the Lake Zurich Police Station, 200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Hosted by the Lake Zurich Police and Park and Recreation departments. Variety of law enforcement agencies will participate, with displays and activities, including a K-9 demonstration by the Lake County Sheriff's Police. Music, face painters, inflatables, train rides, a scavenger hunt, outdoor games and giveaways. lakezurich.org.

<b>Cruisin' With Cops:</b> 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 29, at The Fresh Market, 475 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire Police Department and The Fresh Market host the third annual National Night Out kickoff car show, which features cars, music, food and more. For information, or to register a vehicle for participation, contact Bethany Brown at bbrown@lincolnshireil.gov. (847) 913-2354 or carcruisechicago.com.

<b>Dundee Township Park District Concert in the Park:</b> 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road, East Dundee. Shout Out will perform. Free. dtpd.org.

<b>Radiofest 2016:</b> Events begin at 6 p.m. Friday July 29; 7 a.m. Saturday, July 30; and 9:15 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at Medinah Shriners, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison. The Antique Radio Club of Illinois (ARCI) hosts its 35th annual Radiofest, which includes a radio auction, a flea market, an old equipment contest, displays, a presentation and more. Free. (630) 739-1060 or antique-radios.org.

<b>Tall Ships Chicago:</b> Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. See historical vessels from across the globe, including the world's largest Viking ship. General admission starts at $10. Boarding tickets are $15-$25; free for kids 2 and younger. Tickets to sail on a ship start at $79. For a daily schedule, see navypier.com.

<b>Lollapalooza:</b> 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, in Grant Park, Jackson Street and Columbus Drive, Chicago. Annual music fest celebrates 25 years with some of the best indie, alternative, EDM, rap and rock headliners on numerous stages. Radiohead and Major Lazer headline Friday; Chris Stapleton, Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers headline Saturday; and Ellie Goulding, Silversun Pickups and LCD Soundsystem headline Sunday. For the full lineup, see lollapalooza.com. General admission tickets are sold out, but VIP and hotel packages are available at lollapalooza.com.

<b>Bartlett National Night Out:</b> Friday through Sunday, July 29-31, and Tuesday, Aug. 2, at different times and venues in Bartlett. Friday: Twilight Skate Park Bash, Tailgate Party and Family Pool Party. Saturday: Block Party and Neighborhood Lighting Competition. Sunday: “Putt, Chip, & Drive Crime Out of Bartlett” golf skills competition. Tuesday: Bicycle Safety Check and Bike Ride with the Village and 23rd annual National Night Out “Picnic in the Park.” All events are free. Times and locations at village.bartlett.il.us.

<b>Walgreens Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival:</b> 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Flentie Park at Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. Dragon boat races, music, vendors, a kids' zone and more. Free for spectators. gwndragonboat.com.

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Bristol Renaissance Faire:</b> 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Step back in time to late 16th-century England and the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Features costumed re-enactors, games, rides, food, a marketplace, a variety of entertainment and more. $24.95 adults; $11.50 kids 5-12; free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com/bristol.

<b>Glencoe Festival of Art:</b> 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, at Green Bay Road and Park Avenue, Glencoe. Work from 110 juried artists, plus kids' scavenger hunts, food and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

<b>Pan African Cultural Festival (Panafest): </b>11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 30-31, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Celebration of African culture, food, music, dance, retail marketplace and cultural displays. Free with paid $10 parking. Panafest also extends to downtown Wheaton, with an art exhibition at the DuPage County Historical Museum from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday, Aug. 1-7. Free. panafest.net.

<b>Park Fest 2016:</b> Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Round Lake Park Village Hall, 203 E. Lakeshore Drive, Round Lake Park. Car show, motorcycle show, Lake County Police K-9 demo, magic show, children's games, craft show and more. Free. villageofroundlakepark.com.

<b>Best of St. Charles Foodie Fest:</b> 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the St. Charles History Museum, 215 E. Main St., St. Charles. For ages 21 and older. Sample a wide variety of fare and craft beverages from local restaurants, plus music, dancing lessons. a silent auction and more. Tickets cost $40 members, $50 nonmembers and include four food tastings and two drink tickets. Additional tasting and drink tickets available at the event for $10 for four tickets. Tickets available for pickup at the museum prior to the event or at the door. (630) 584-6967 or stcmuseum.org.

<b>Bloody Mary Fest:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Restaurants and bars vie for “Best Bloody Mary” title, voted on by celebrity judges, along with a people's choice award. Event raises funds for the Jordan's Corner organization that assists children with special needs. Free. celebratehighwood.com.

<b>Family Fun Day:</b> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the St. Charles History Museum, 215 E. Main St., St. Charles. Carnival games, kid-friendly food, live music, a dunk tank, face painting, a trackless train and more. $10 per person; $25 for a family of four. Individual tickets include admission, 10 game tickets, a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water. Family package includes admission, 25 game tickets, a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water. For information or to purchase tickets, visit stcmuseum.org.

<b>WACO Wingfest & Bags Tournament:</b> Noon Sunday, July 31, at Drink, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Fundraiser for Woodfield Area Children's Organization features unlimited wings, live music, bags tournament, eating contests, raffles and more. Must be 21 or older. $35. waco4kids.org.

<b>Gospelfest:</b> 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Gospel music by award-winning artists including Chicago gospel singer and songwriter Malcolm Williams with his group Great Faith; the Lamar Sisters; soloist Bridgett Campbell and others. Plus, dancers, kids' activities, food for purchase. All ages welcome. Event will move indoors in the event of rain. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org.

<b>30th Annual Midwest Mozart Festival:</b> 3 p.m. Sundays, July 31, Aug. 7 and 14, at various venues. The July 31 concert is at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills (address to be given upon purchase of $55 tickets). August concerts are $10-$43 and take place at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. sanfilippofoundation.org or woodstockoperahouse.com.

Next week

<b>Palatine Food Truck Frenzy:</b> 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Family Aquatic Center, 340 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Food, giveaways, music and more. After guests purchase food, they can head to amphitheater for a concert with Band Called Catch. Free. palatineparks.org.

<b>Buffalo Grove National Night Out:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. Evening is designed to heighten the awareness of crime and drug prevention; generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts; and strengthen neighborhood spirit and community relations. Bring a nonperishable food item to the Buffalo Grove Police Challenge trailer. Free. bgparks.org.

<b>Des Plaines National Night Out:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. K-9 demonstration, fire department trailer on sprinkler effectiveness, Salvation Army canteen, climbing wall, and displays by law enforcement agencies. Free. desplaines.org.

<b>Prospect Heights National Night Out:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Prospect Heights Park District, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Join the Prospect Heights Park District, Police Department and Fire District for a night of open swim, complimentary food and drink, games, prizes and music. Free. prospect-heights.il.us.

<b>Arlington Heights National Night Out:</b> 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Learn about crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and community relations. Live entertainment, demonstrations and more. Free. ahpd.org.

<b>Bloomingdale National Night Out Against Crime:</b> 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at The Oasis Water Park, 170 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale. Community gathering to stand against crime. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

<b>Rolling Meadows National Night Out:</b> 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Sponsored by the Rolling Meadows Police Department. Free. cityrm.org/.

<b>Schaumburg National Night Out:</b> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Free. parkfun.com.

<b>Mount Prospect National Night Out:</b> 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Veterans Memorial Bandshell in Lions Park, 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. Donut-eating contest, an emergency vehicle show, music and more. Evening is designed to strengthen community spirit and police-community partnerships. Free. For details, call the Mount Prospect Police Department's crime prevention unit at (847) 870-5650.

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McHenry County Fair:</b> 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Aug. 3-7, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Livestock shows, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, entertainment tent with live music, demolition derby, carnival rides, McHenry County Queen pageant, food and more. $5-$8; free for kids 5 and younger. Full schedule at mchenrycountyfair.com.

<b>Cary Cruise Night:</b> 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at West Main Street and Jandus Road, off Route 14, Cary. Free. (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.

<b>Northbrook Days:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 3-4; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Village Green Park, 1331 Shermer Road, Northbrook. Live music, carnival, food, family activities, a grand raffle and more. Special Needs Morning runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday; registration is required. Free. (847) 513-6362 or northbrookdays.com.

<b>Barrington</b> Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Citizens Park amphitheater, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. SHiNDiG! performs. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. Food vendors and giveaways. Free. barringtonparkdistrict.org.

<b>McCormick Day at Cantigny:</b> 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Park, Wheaton. Celebrate the birthday of Cantigny benefactor Robert R. McCormick with vintage games, crafts and more. The Chicago Sinfonietta performs at 7:30 p.m. under the oaks outside the First Division Museum. Free. cantigny.org.

<b>Geneva Classic Car Show:</b> 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, 100 S. Third St., Geneva. Antique, custom-built, muscle and sports cars, food and music. Downtown shops, pubs and eateries also stay open late, with some evening entertainment. Free. genevachamber.com.

<b>Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Bruce Ream Park, 368 Terwilliger Ave., Hampshire. 34th annual festival features live bands, a craft show, fireworks on Saturday, a radio broadcast, carnival, parade at noon Sunday, beer garden, corn boil, petting zoo and more. Free. hcccd.com.

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Lake Villa Days:</b> 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4-5; 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 6; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Lehmann Park, 89 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa. Live music, food, rides, games and bingo. Sponsored by the Lake Villa Firefighters Association. Firefighter water fights at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Businessmen and businesswomen water fights at noon Sunday. Free. (847) 356-2525 or lakevillafpd.com.

<b>Barrington National Night Out:</b> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Cruise Night, South Cook Street, Barrington. Learn about preventing crime in the community, plus face painting, live music, games and more. Free. barrington-il.gov.

<b>Palatine Canine Carnival:</b> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Photos, games, activities and goodies for dogs. All dogs must be leashed and must wear current rabies tags. Admission fee per dog is $6 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3; $8 at the event. Free for owners. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.

<b>Classic and Custom Car Show “It's Thursday” Concert:</b> 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center, 900 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. Custom and classic cars on display, along with the “It's Thursday” concert featuring the Blooze Brothers at 7:30 p.m. Food and drink vendors. Free. antioch.il.gov.

<b>Wheaton Municipal Band:</b> 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union St., Wheaton. Free. wheatonmunicipalband.org.