Festivals and Fairs
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Thousands attend first American halal festival in the nationAug 06, 2023 11:00 pm - More than 15,000 people attended the first Halal Food Fest on Aug. 5 in Frontier Park in Naperville. The event featured local Chicago vendors selling food from Turkey, J...
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Enjoy music, food and more at West Chicago Park District's Taco & Art FestAug 06, 2023 11:00 pm - The West Chicago Park District's annual Taco & Art Fest returns on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Reed-Keppler Park. Bring your friends and family to this fun outdoor event with...
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The stars still shine: How the actors strike affects Rosemont's Fan Expo conventionAug 06, 2023 6:00 am - Wait a minute, Doc. Are you telling me all the actors in Hollywood went on strike ... right before the annual pop culture convention in Rosemont?! Whoa, this is heavy. B...
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Bartlett firefighters' Smoke & Irons Music Fest to raise funds for medical billsAug 04, 2023 6:00 am - Bartlett firefighters will again seek funds for those experiencing financial hardship due to recent medical conditions through the Smoke & Irons Music Fest Aug. 11 and 1...
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Best bets: Lollapalooza, Lionel Richie, Fan Expo Chicago, Bruce Springsteen and moreAug 02, 2023 6:00 am - Lollapalooza More than 170 acts - including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick Lamar, The 1975, Odesza, Tomorrow X Together, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lana Del ...
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Batavia's fireworks set to launch Saturday after July Fourth cancellation
Aug 02, 2023 1:00 am - Fireworks are scheduled to go off this weekend in Batavia after the city's Fourth of July display was canceled abruptly due to a computer mishap. The pyrotechnics will b...
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What to know if you - or your kids - are heading to Lollapalooza this weekendAug 02, 2023 1:00 am - Look out for yourself and for people around you, say Lollapalooza organizers in advance of this weekend's four-day fest. Here are some tips to stay safe. • First, the fa...
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Festivals Aug. 6-10: McHenry County Fair, Festa Italiana, Warrenville Summer Daze & moreAug 01, 2023 6:00 am - Sunday, Aug. 6 McHenry County Fair: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Carnival, animal events,...
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McHenry County Fair kicks off for 75th time
Aug 01, 2023 1:00 am - The McHenry County Fair is celebrating its 75th anniversary Tuesday through Sunday in Woodstock. The fair, located at 11900 Country Club Road, will have the week packed ...
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Warrenville Summer Daze marks its 45th year with live music, car and bike showJul 31, 2023 11:00 pm - The Warrenville Summer Daze returns on Aug. 4-5 for its 45th year with a car show, bike show, food, fun for kids and live music. The food booths and beer tent will be op...