Festivals and Fairs
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Hoffman Estates' Northwest Celtic Fest moves outdoors on Aug. 12Jul 14, 2023 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates' Northwest Celtic Fest will move outdoors to the Village Green for its 2023 event - Shenanigans on the Green - from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 12. It will include ...
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Turkey leg-eating contest highlights Friday's Taste of Park Ridge eventsJul 14, 2023 1:00 am - Declaring himself "The Prince of Poultry," Max Thillens, 18, raised his barbecue-covered hands and flashed a saucy victory smile Friday after winning the Taste of Park R...
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Corn Fest and Craft Fair marks 66 years of community fellowshipJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - The 66th annual Corn Fest and Craft Fair at Community Church of Rolling Meadows is back again - this year in its traditional format. The Corn Fest will be held from 11 ...
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Come hungry: 9 food festivals to look forward to July 14-23Jul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Everyone has to eat, right? This weekend and next week, there are a variety of suburban food festivals offering tastes from around the suburbs and around the world. Here...
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38th annual Woodstock Folk Festival on July 16 draws musicians from around the nationJul 12, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, July 16, music lovers will gathering on the historic Square in Woodstock for the 38th annual Woodstock Folk Festival. The annual festival will be noon to 6 p...
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New date set for canceled Batavia fireworks showJul 12, 2023 1:00 am - The Batavia Fourth of July fireworks show that was canceled due to technical issues has been rescheduled. The show will take place at 9 p.m. on Aug. 5, organizers announ...
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McHenry's Fiesta Days promises two weekends of fun
Jul 11, 2023 6:00 am - What Molly Ostap loves most about McHenry's Fiesta Days isn't the parade or the Cask and Barrel whiskey tasting at Petersen Park. "I know it sounds cheesy, but what I lo...
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'The Wall that Heals': Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to McHenry County
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Festivals July 14-20: Kane County Fair, Naper Nights, Sugar Grove Corn Boil, Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 14-15; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, J...
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Best Bets: 'Cornerstones of Rock,' Kevin Nealon, Brookfield Zoo concerts and moreJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - Rock at the zoo Brookfield Zoo's summer concert series "Concerts for Conservation" bring Soul Asylum, Macy Gray, Vertical Horizon and Plain White T's for performances on...