Festivals and Fairs
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McHenry's music and barbecue fest returns with new name, more food and drink options
Aug 18, 2023 6:00 am - Denis Buch is all about the brews. And the BBQ. And he likes the Blues, too. Buch is one of the co-chairmen of Bands, Brews & BBQ, the McHenry Rotary Club's annual fundr...
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It's all about the kids: Moose-a-Palooza's music, food and fun support Mooseheart in BataviaAug 17, 2023 5:00 am - Batavia Moose Lodge Administrator Kelly Schacherbauer may sum it up best: "The Batavia Moose Lodge does so many different events to support our community that there ...
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'Bigger and better': Gages Lake neighborhood centennial celebration returnsAug 17, 2023 1:00 am - A festival last summer meant to unite three century old subdivisions that comprise Gages Lake was so successful residents are doing it again this weekend. "Bigger and be...
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12th annual United Fall Fest on Sept. 16 supports Mutual GroundAug 16, 2023 11:00 pm - If there's one thing I appreciate more than ever it's gathering with friends! And I'm going to do you one better: the best place to gather with friends, the biggest blo...
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Best Bets: Chicago Air and Water Show, 56 Music Fix, Chance the Rapper, Guns N' RosesAug 16, 2023 1:00 pm - Spectacle on the shore The 64th annual Chicago Air and Water Show flies over North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, this wee...
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Blues, brew and BBQ returns at 12th annual Little Bear Ribfest in Vernon HillsAug 16, 2023 5:30 am - Little Bear Ribfest returns this weekend to Century Park in Vernon Hills with a simple premise that hasn't wavered since its debut in 2011. "That's our tagline - blues, ...
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Hoffman Estates Platzkonzert Germanfest returns Sept. 8-10Aug 16, 2023 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates' 17th annual Oktoberfest-themed Platzkonzert Germanfest returns in September with three days of authentic German music, food and beer at the Village Gree...
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Naperville Jaycees seek volunteers for the 2023 Last FlingAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - Each year, over the four days of Labor Day Weekend, the Naperville Jaycees host the Last Fling, a festival attended by tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike. T...
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Waukegan arts, music festival honors author Ray BradburyAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - The Waukegan Park District is hosting the 23rd Annual Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Arts & Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 4:51 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Bowen Park, 180...
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Festivals Aug. 18-24: Chicago Air and Water Show, Taste of Glen Ellyn, Little Bear Ribfest & moreAug 15, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Taste of Glen Ellyn: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 (carnival only); 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 17-18; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19...