Kane County Lifestyle
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New acts, more artists add depth, variety to Elgin Fringe FestivalSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Variety and creativity are the hallmarks of the Elgin Fringe Festival, which runs Thursday, Sept. 15, through Sunday, Sept. 18, in Elgin's downtown district, featuring d...
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Elburn Days works to accommodate everyoneAug 15, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elburn Lions Club continually works to improve its annual Elburn Days festival, and this year is no different. New this year will be a petting zoo as well as an even...
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South Elgin festival celebrates 20 yearsAug 09, 2016 6:00 am - Eighteen years ago, a South Elgin Riverfest Express special events committee member approached the committee six weeks before the start of the festival to create a night...
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Hampshire goes all out for 34th annual Coon Creek Country DaysAug 03, 2016 1:00 pm - With a new stage ensemble, sound system, LED lighting and landscaping upgrades, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days is ready to party. The 34th annual festival runs Thursd...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival brings community togetherJul 27, 2016 6:00 am - Over 49 years the Sugar Grove Corn Boil has become a hometown tradition for new Sugar Grove residents, as well as for the ones who have lived there or volunteered at the...
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Kane County Fair charges into weekend with horses, bulls and musicJul 20, 2016 6:00 am - As the 148th annual Kane County Fair moves into the weekend, grandstand entertainment helps to draw crowds. “We try to look at what is currently popular that can work in...
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Kane County Fair blends modern conveniences, old-fashioned fun starting July 20Jul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Though the Kane County Fair has been around for 148 years, it has moved into the modern era. A free smartphone application will allow visitors to buy tickets and see wha...
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park features laughter, love and a dogJul 14, 2016 5:30 am - Although Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" is considered one of his weakest and earliest comedy plays, the Midsummer Theatre Troupe will make the play one to remem...
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Family-oriented, yet eclectic: Batavia's Windmill City FestivalJul 06, 2016 6:00 am - Organizers of Batavia's Windmill City Festival attribute the event's success to its variety. Offerings such as a Diaper Derby, a beer garden, a fire hose challenge and a...
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Great Western Freedom 4 adds Diaper Dash, Kids DashJun 29, 2016 5:30 am - People of all ages can race to the finish line or stroll along the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles during the Lazarus House's 10th annual Great Western Freedo...