Festivals and Fairs
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There's so much to do at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Sweet corn is one of the main attractions at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival, which returns this week. It is presented by an all-volunteer committee. Festival hours a...
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'Hit me with your best shot': Demolition derby ends Kane County Fair with a bangJul 16, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Fair ended with a bang Sunday, as five days of animal exhibits, carnival rides, live music and family fun came to a crashing conclusion. Just as intended...
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Child thrown from ride at Taste of Antioch, airlifted to hospitalJul 16, 2023 1:00 am - A 10-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon after apparently being thrown from a carnival ride during the Taste of Antioch festival, authorities sai...
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A little night music: Free concerts in the park July 16-20Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Grab a blanket, chairs, snacks and drinks and head to a free concert in the park happening in the suburbs Sunday through T...
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Cruise nights motor into the suburbs July 16-20Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Car shows and cruise nights are rolling into the suburbs Sunday through Thursday, July 16-20. Here's where to catch a show...
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A taco crawl? It's coming to downtown NapervilleJul 14, 2023 5:00 am - Downtown Naperville has hosted wine crawls, chocolate crawls and cookie crawls to highlight local businesses. Next up is a taco crawl. To help kick off Hispanic Heritage...
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Geneva Arts Fair returns July 29 & 30
Jul 14, 2023 1:00 am - The Geneva Arts Fair returns to Third Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 29 and 30. The juried fine arts show showcases artisans from around the country in a host of ...
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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 ...