Festivals and Fairs
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Phil Vassar bringing country to Ribfest on Sept. 16Sep 01, 2023 1:00 am - Country singer-songwriter Phil Vassar is set to headline Saturday night of Ribfest at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Vassar's songs have been recorded by a wh...
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Raise a glass for a good cause at Illinois Brews @ Bowes CreekSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - Beer lovers can throw back a few cold ones for a good cause next weekend during the Elgin Parks & Recreation Foundation's 12th Illinois Brews @ Bowes Creek fundraiser. T...
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10 things to know about Schaumburg's Septemberfest before you goAug 31, 2023 6:00 am - 10 things to know about Schaumburg's Septemberfest before you go
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Long Grove's Irish Days includes a dog contest, men in kilts, musicAug 31, 2023 6:00 am - Historic downtown Long Grove is bringing back its annual Irish Days festival Saturday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Sept. 4, and organizers say this year's event will bigger...
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Naperville's Party on the Parkway to help families facing homelessnessAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - Next week's Party on the Parkway in downtown Naperville will benefit Bridge Communities, a nonprofit that helps families facing homelessness. The event from 6 to 9 p.m. ...
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Love on the Lawn Music Festival returns to Elgin SaturdayAug 31, 2023 1:00 am - The second annual The Love on the Lawn Music Festival will take place Saturday at Festival Park in downtown Elgin. The free event, which organizers say is dedicated to ...
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Buffalo Grove Days parade returns after three-year hiatusAug 30, 2023 6:00 am - The annual Buffalo Grove Days festival stretches over five days at Mike Rylko Community Park, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Festival hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Au...
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Falling into fests: Late summer, autumn are still ablaze with hot musical eventsAug 30, 2023 6:00 am - Although we're cruising toward the official end of summer, the music festival season still has a few major tricks left up its proverbial sleeve in the suburbs and Chicag...
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Best bets: Pentatonix, Elgin Fringe Festival, Greta Van Fleet, Shedd after-hoursAug 30, 2023 6:00 am - Happy Fringe-y birthday The Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its 10th year with even more cutting-edge performances. Built around Fringe Central at the Side Street Stud...
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Palatine Scarecrows on Parade contest returnsAug 30, 2023 1:00 am - The Palatine Beautification Commission is hosting the 16th annual Scarecrows on Parade contest as part of the Rotary Club's Oktoberfest, set for Sept. 15-17. Any Palatin...