Festivals and Fairs
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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...
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Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: Aug. 17-23Aug 15, 2023 1:00 am - Submit your event listing at www.dailyherald.com/share; deadline is two weeks prior to event date or registration deadline. Aug. 17 Business Executive Roundtable: ...
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Blues and barbecue await at Vernon Hills' Little Bear RibfestAug 14, 2023 11:00 pm - It's time once more for tasty barbecue and blues music in Vernon Hills as the Little Bear Ribfest returns. This year's 12th annual event will feature ribs and side dish...
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Taste of Glen Ellyn returns Aug. 16-20 at new locationAug 13, 2023 11:00 pm - The Taste of Glen Ellyn returns Aug. 16-20 with the same mix of family-friendly music, food and fun but at new location. Due to streetscape activity downtown, the free, ...