Festivals and Fairs
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Top resident photographer will get to ride in Gurnee paradeJul 07, 2023 1:00 am - The village of Gurnee is asking residents to submit pictures they've taken which best capture life in Gurnee for a new photo contest. The second-place winner will receiv...
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Naper Nights concerts include tributes to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Foo Fighters, WeezerJul 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Naper Settlement's Naper Nights Community Concert Series continues this month with tributes to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Weezer from 5-10 p.m. ...
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'Something about weekend barbecue warriors': Famous Dave's hosting BBQ contest in AddisonJul 06, 2023 5:00 am - Dave Anderson loves an old-fashioned barbecue contest. The founder of the Famous Dave's restaurant chain will be on hand this weekend at the Addison location when the Al...
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Cheers! 3 brew fests this weekend in the suburbs — and 3 more coming soonJul 06, 2023 1:00 am - You'll find beer tents at most summer fests, but festivals devoted to beer take tasting to a whole other level. Here are six this summer in the suburbs. 1. Napervill...
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Best bets: Belinda Carlisle, Anime Midwest, Dierks Bentley, STYX and moreJul 05, 2023 6:00 am - Anime convention Anime Midwest 2023, a family-friendly convention focusing on video gaming, Japanese anime and Japanese manga, takes over the Donald E. Stephens Convent...
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Batavia trying to reschedule fireworks, but when is to be determinedJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - The Batavia fireworks show, abruptly canceled Tuesday night, likely will be rescheduled - but not for this week. New dates are being discussed by the private Batavia Fir...
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McHenry County Heritage Fair features bakeoff, vintage saleJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - Baked goods, recipes, vintage items needed for weekend fair
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Festivals July 7-13: Rockin' Rotary Ribfest, ItascaFest, Windmill City Fest and moreJul 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Starts before Friday Lake in the Hills Rockin' Rotary Ribfest: 4:30-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 6-7; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8; and 11:30 a.m. to...
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62 hot dogs in 10 minutes: Joey Chestnut repeats as Nathan's champ
Jul 04, 2023 1:00 am - Superstar Joey "Jaws" Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest, downing 62 franks and ...
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Festivals July 4-6: Get your fill of suburban parades, fests, concerts and fireworksJul 03, 2023 11:00 pm - Tuesday, July 4 Barrington Fourth of July Festival: Tuesday, July 4, in downtown Barrington. Family Fitness Run at 7 a.m., parade from Barrington High School at...