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Festivals and Fairs

‘A gift from the heavens’: Buffalo Grove hosts community and wellness fair

By Steve Zalusky
Aug 23, 2026 5:31 pm - About 33 nonprofits and community groups were on hand for the first Buffalo Grove Foundation Community Services and Wellness Fair.
‘A fashion show for cars’: Geneva Concours highlights rare, unusual vehicles

Daily Herald report
Aug 23, 2026 1:09 pm - The 2026 Geneva Concours d'Elegance transformed downtown Geneva into an outdoor automotive museum, showcasing rare vintage and modern vehicles.
Opening day announced for this year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora

By Aurora Beacon-News
Aug 21, 2026 8:16 am - This year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora will open on Friday, Nov. 20, at RiverEdge Park, event organizers announced on Thursday.
Kuipers Family Farm opens for 25th fall season Saturday

By Rick West
Aug 20, 2026 11:54 am - It may feel like summer outside, but autumn kicks off Saturday in Maple Park when Kuipers Family Farm opens for its 25th fall season.
Celebrate Ray Bradbury’s birthday at Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival

By Luke Zurawski
Aug 20, 2026 7:51 am - Celebrate one of Waukegan’s favorite sons with a day of art and music at the Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival. The 26th annual event returns on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Bowen Park.
Things to do Aug. 21-27: Elburn Days, Glen Ellyn Carnival, Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival and more

By Luke Zurawski
Aug 20, 2026 6:55 am - Mark your calendar for Elburn Days, the Glen Ellyn Carnival, the 26th annual Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival and more.
New Villa Fest brings big rigs, live music and family fun to Villa Park

By Chris Gerke
Aug 19, 2026 12:12 pm - Villa Park is launching Villa Fest, a reimagined version of their former Summer Festival, featuring local food vendors, kids' activities like Big Rigs & Kids display, bingo, a dunk tank with local officials, and a competitive bags tournament with cash prizes.
Best bets: Rosemont History Museum debuts, The MAC celebrates 40 years

By Barbara Vitello
Aug 18, 2026 11:39 am - This week: Rosemont debuts its $3 million Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum; DuPage County’s bustling McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage celebrates its 40th anniversary and several Chicago museums introduce new exhibitions.
Geneva’s annual Concours d’Elegance returns Aug. 23 with 200 vintage cars

Submitted by City of Geneva
Aug 17, 2026 10:58 am - Concours d'Elegance returns Sunday, Aug. 23, featuring over 200 rare and award-winning vintage automobiles along Third Street in downtown Geneva. The 2026 showcase includes Phaeton body style vehicles, Whizzer motorbikes, and Audi marques.
Just 16 years old, teen organizes Ragtime Festival at Fox River Trolley Museum

By Mike Danahey, For the Elgin Courier-News
Aug 17, 2026 9:05 am - Musicians from around the country will be playing songs from more than 100 years ago at the Fox River Trolley Museum’s inaugural Ragtime Festival Aug. 22-23 thanks to the efforts of a 16-year-old who’s passionate about both trains and ragtime.

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