Fairs & festivals: Take a spin at county fairs, Mane Event and more

This weekend

<b>McHenry County Fair:</b> 8 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Music includes opener Georgia Rae Family Band at 6:45 p.m. and Sawyer Brown at 8 p.m. Friday, plus Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama at 9:30 p.m. Friday and Suburban Cowboys at 9 p.m. Saturday. Livestock shows, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food and more. Illinois State Pullers tractor pulls at noon and 6 p.m. Saturday and Derby Icon demolition derby at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission is $8 adults; $5 seniors (over 60), veterans with ID and kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and younger. mchenrycountyfair.com.

<b>Kendall County Fair:</b> 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Kendall County Fair Grounds, 10826 Route 71, Yorkville. Music includes Billy Croft and 5 Alarm at 5:30 p.m. and Hillbilly Rockstarz at 6 p.m. Friday and Mason Rivers at 5:30 p.m. and Whiskey Romance Band at 8 p.m. Saturday. Livestock shows, 4H auction, carnival, mud volleyball tournament at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, demolition derby at 2 p.m. Sunday, food and more. Daily admission is $8 adults; $5 seniors and $4 kids. (630) 553-2860 or kendallcountyfair.org.

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North Aurora Days:</b> 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Clock Tower Plaza (Randall Road and Oak Street) and other locations, North Aurora. Music includes Big Sugar at 6 p.m. and Breakfast Club at 9 p.m. Friday; Ali Morgan at 5 p.m. Southern Side Up at 6:30 p.m., and Friction at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Serendipity at 2 p.m. and 7th Heaven at 4 p.m. Sunday. Beer and wine tent, Run for the Riverfront 5K/10K races starts at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, carnival rides, petting zoo, fishing derby at 9 a.m. Saturday, touch-a-truck at 10 a.m. Saturday, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, pet parade at noon Sunday, and margarita fest and food trucks from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. northauroradays.com.

<b>Summer Chill Rock Music Fest:</b> 2 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 5; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Pheasant Run, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Entertainment includes Coral Reefer, Mr. Myers, Coley McCabe, Charlie Imes and many more. Proceeds benefit Cornerstone Services Inc. $50. summerchi-ill.com.

<b>Meadows Cruise Night:</b> 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Meadows Christian Fellowship, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Weekly classic car show, with music, food and more. Free. meadowsfamily.org.

<b>Warrenville Summer Daze:</b> 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, in downtown Warrenville. Local and regional entertainment, car show from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, carnival and more. Free. westerndupagechamber.com.

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Arlington Heights Mane Event:</b> 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights. Street party celebrates the start of Million Week at Arlington International Racecourse. Music from Student Body at 6 p.m. and Libido Funk Circus at 8:30 p.m. Food, drinks, business expo and more. Free. (847) 253-1703 or vah.com.

<b>Taste of Roselle:</b> 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, on Main Street, between Roselle Road and Park Street, Roselle. Music includes Pitchy & The 44's at 7:30 p.m. and Ethan Bell Band at 9 p.m. Friday, Sammy Ray & the Texas Flood at 7 p.m. and Voyage at 9 p.m. Saturday, and The Fairlanes at 5 p.m. and SWAK at 6 p.m. Sunday. Food, carnival, bingo tent, entertainment and craft fair. Free. roselle.il.us/228/Taste-of-Roselle.

<b>Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days:</b> 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 4; 1:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 5; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, on State Street, near Allen Road, Hampshire. New location for the 35th annual festival featuring bands, craft show, radio broadcast, carnival, beer garden, corn boil, petting zoo and more. Music includes Young Guns at 6:30 p.m. and Hi Infidelity at 9 p.m. Friday, Stateline Band at 6:30 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and Peaches Beach Party at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Saturday. Pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and Coon Creek Classic 2K/10K at 8 a.m. Sunday - both at Hampshire Middle School. Parade at noon Sunday. Free. hcccd.com.

<b>Dundee Township Park District Concert in the Park:</b> 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Grafelman Park, 4th and Main streets, West Dundee. Wild Daisy performs. Free. dtpd.org.

<b>City of North Chicago Community Days:</b> 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, next to Foss Park District Community Recreation Center, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. Car show, food, parade, fireworks, music, 3-on-3 basketball tournament and more. Free. facebook.com/communitydays/.

<b>18th Annual Big Trucks Event:</b> 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Ron Beese Park, 50 Rotary Drive, Barrington. Big trucks in the parking lot for children to explore, Big Wheel races, inflatable slide and more. Food and drinks available for purchase. Free. barringtonparkdistrict.org.

<b>Downers Grove Annual Fishing Derby:</b> 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Patriots Park/Barth Pond, 55th and Grand, Downers Grove. Prizes awarded. Fishing license is required for participants 16 and older. Registration required at Barth Pond on the day of the event to be eligible for prizes. Free. dgparks.org.

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The Community Church of Rolling Meadows' 61st Annual Cornfest and Craft Fair:</b> 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, at the corner of Kirchoff Road and Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Craft fair runs 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Menu features all-you-can-eat sweet corn; a hamburger, brat or hot dog; watermelon and beverage. Meal tickets can be purchased at the door: adults $13; seniors $11; kids 4-10 $6. Free hot dog meal for kids 3 and younger. Drive-through service for food available. A kids' area offers face painting and other activities. Live music from Northwest Community Band Players and others. Free admission. (847) 255-5510 or communitychurchrm.com.

<b>Art at The Glen:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at The Glen Town Center, 2030 Tower Drive, Glenview. Artwork, art demonstrations, food, kids' activities and more. Free. amdurproductions.com.

<b>AuthorFest:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. An estimated 40 local authors will be on hand to sign copies of their books and meet with guests. Plus, community art project, scavenger hunt, children's book readings, live music, food and more. Writers ages 4 to 18 can enter their works in the AuthorFest Young Creative Writing Contest. Sponsored by This Old Book of Grayslake. Free admission. thisoldbook.com.

<b>Bristol Renaissance Faire:</b> 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kids' quest, pub crawl, entertainment, food, games, rides, jousting, a marketplace and more. $11.50-$25.95; free for kids 4 and younger. (847) 395-7773 or renfair.com.

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David Adler Music and Arts Center's 37th Annual Festival of the Arts:</b> 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. More than 65 booths of fine and decorative art by local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists and artisans. Live music, performances by McNulty Irish Dancers and more. Free. adlercenter.org/festival.

<b>Civil War Re-enactments:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at Carpenter Park, off Maple Avenue, Carpentersville. Re-enactment units camp at the park all weekend with troop parade, living-history demonstrations and afternoon battle re-enactments. Sponsored by Stanford's Battery Re-enactor Group. Free. stanfordsbattery.org.

<b>13th Annual World of Faeries Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. A celebration of all things magical and fairy showcases music, shopping and family activities. $11 at the gate; $8 seniors 65 and older; free for kids 12 and younger; cash only. (815) 788-1630 or theworldoffaeries.com.

<b>Dog Days at Cantigny:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The ninth annual festival welcomes dogs to the park. Entertainment, contests and vendors. Free. Parking is $10. cantigny.org.

<b>Destination Asia Festival:</b> 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Explore the diverse cultures of Asia through music, dance, food and trees from China, Japan and Korea. $9-$14. mortonarb.org.

<b>Art and Soul on the Fox:</b> 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at DuPage Court in downtown Elgin. More than 70 booths, music and children's activities. Free admission to the art show. Soul and salsa concert (including Motown Review at 8:30 p.m.) from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Festival Park. $5 for the concert. elginartandsoul.com.

<b>Elmhurst Kite Fest:</b> 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Berens Park, 493 Oak Lawn Ave., Elmhurst. See kite stunts and tricks; plus kite building, a candy drop and kite lessons. Bring your own kites to fly during open fly times. Free. epd.org.

<b>Taste of Arlington Heights:</b> Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Campbell Street and Vail Avenue, Arlington Heights. Sample specialties from multiple food vendors. Suburban Chicago's Got Talent winner announced; winner and top finalists perform. Live music, entertainment and a business expo. Free. vah.com.

<b>Fourth Annual Festival/Kermes:</b> Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at St. Joseph Parish, 330 E. Fullerton, Addison. Carnival rides, games, pony and camel ride, live music, food and more. Free. stjoeaddison.com.

<b>Taste of Korea Chicago Festival:</b> Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at Old Orchard Mall, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Includes 20 traditional and contemporary performances with Taekwondo; opening ceremony honoring Korean War veterans; concert by rap artists Gemini and Apollo; kids' area; beer and soju garden; a 5K race and more. Free, but suggested donation at the gate is $5 per person; $20 per family. facebook.com/TOKChicago/.

<b>Sixth Annual Deer Park Jazz and Wine Festival:</b> Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Deer Park Town Center, at Rand Road and Long Grove Road, Deer Park. Features Grammy Award-winning artists Frank Catalano and Jimmy Chamberlin, plus Judy Roberts with guest vocalist Wayne Messmer and others. Kids' area offers free face painting and balloon artist from 2 to 4 p.m. Food, wine and craft beer available for purchase; cash only. Free admission. shopdeerparktowncenter.com.

<b>Wheaton Brew Fest:</b> 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton. VIP admission at noon. Brews, entertainment and food. 21 and older. $20-$90. wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/brewfest/.

<b>Mundelein Park and Recreation District's Cardboard Boat Regatta:</b> 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. Boats are made of cardboard, duct tape and paint. Competitions in three different classes including kids 10-17, adult/family and business. Event benefits the Mundelein Parks Foundation. Free. (847) 566-0650 or mundeleinparks.org.

<b>Venetian Night on Pistakee Lake:</b> 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 5, at Dockers Restaurant and Lounge, 33 W. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. A block party kicks off this 10th annual event, with the boat parade setting sail at 7:30 p.m. from Pistakee Lake in front of Famous Freddie's Roadhouse, ending at Dockers. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., with the celebration continuing with entertainment and food vendors. Free. foxlake.org.

<b>Hanover Park Car Show:</b> Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Hanover Park Metra Station parking lot, at Lake Street and Barrington Road, Hanover Park. Car lovers showcase their best engines for prizes. Free. Details and registration at hanoverparkillinois.org.

Next week

<b>Country in the Park:</b> 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Country concert by Senn Alan. Free. rosemont.com.

<b>Family Fun Picnic:</b> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Circle Park, 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Bring dinner and a blanket or chairs. Entertainment by JG Reptile Show. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

<b>45th Annual Gurnee Days:</b> 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10; 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Viking Park and band shell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Music from Gina Glocksen Band at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Hi Infidelity at 8 p.m. Saturday. Ribfest, beer garden, Gurnee Idol at 6 p.m. Friday, 10K race/2 mile fun run/walk at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Sunday, parade at noon Sunday, live performances, amusement rides, petting zoo and more. Free. gurneedays.com.

<b>Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays:</b> 4 p.m. to dusk Thursday, Aug. 10, at Dean Avenue, at Roger Williams and St. John's avenues, across from the Metra train station, Highland Park. Food trucks; live music in Jens Jensen Park; beer, wine and other beverages from local restaurants. Free. facebook.com/raviniadistrict.highlandpark/.

<b>Lindenfest:</b> 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 10-11; noon to midnight Saturday, Aug. 12; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Village Hall Center, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Music from McCartney Years at 9:30 p.m. Friday and Killer Queen at 7 p.m. and Landslide at 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Carnival, entertainment, Lindenfest Auction, games, food, and Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Lindenhurst pageants. Free. (847) 356-8252 or lindenhurstil.org/category/subcategory.php?categoryid=16.

<b>Augustfest:</b> 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 11; 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 12; and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at St. Zachary Parish, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Concerts, casino games, carnivals, food and more. Free. (847) 956-7020 or augustfest.net.

<b>Addison Rock 'N Wheels:</b> 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Car and motorcycle show with food and more. Free. ithappensinaddison.com.

<b>Barrington Cruise Nights:</b> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Harris Bank parking lot, Cook and Station streets, Barrington. Free. (847) 304-3400 or enjoybarrington.com.

<b>Mason Rivers at PrairieWalk Pond Concert Series:</b> 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at PrairieWalk Pond, Route 8 and Garfield Avenue, Lisle. Bring a chair for seating. Food/beer/wine available for purchase on-site. Free. lisleparkdistrict.org.

<b>Rosemont Rockin' in the Park:</b> 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. American English (rock, Beatles tribute band) performs. Fireworks after the show. Food and beverage tents on the lawn. Free. rosemont.com.

<b>St. Charles Park District Concerts in the Park:</b> 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Lincoln Park, Main and Fifth streets, St. Charles. One Night Band performs. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled. Free. stcparks.org.