Festivals and Fairs
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Faeries of the Forest Fest brings a little whimsy to Elgin
Jul 20, 2026 12:02 pm - Two sets of identical twin musical artists are headlining the third annual Faeries of the Forest Festival on July 25 in South Elgin.
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DuPage County Fair kicks off Thursday with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day Thursday, July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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Lombard announces rescheduled date for America 250 fireworks displayJul 20, 2026 10:41 am - Lombard will hold its rescheduled America 250 fireworks display on Sunday, Sept. 6, at Madison Meadow Park at 500 E. Wilson Ave.
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Lake Zurich’s Alpine Fest Parade caps off three-day community celebrationJul 19, 2026 5:10 pm - The smoke cleared and the heat let up just in time to create the perfect setting Sunday for Lake Zurich’s Alpine Fest Parade.
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Elgin’s new ‘Tiny Encounters’ event on July 18 moving indoorsJul 17, 2026 4:58 pm - Side Street Studio Arts announced that the Going Dutch: Tiny Encounters is still on for Saturday, July 18, but with a new indoor home. To keep everyone comfortable during the heat, possible rain, and air quality concerns, they are moving the event to Habitat for Humanity, 56 S. Grove Ave., downtown Elgin.
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Hawthorn Woods reschedules fireworks to Sept. 19 Party in the Park eventJul 16, 2026 4:28 pm - The village of Hawthorn Woods has rescheduled its July 3 fireworks display to Saturday, Sept. 19, during the village's popular Party in the Park event.
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‘Bring lots of water’: Kane County Fair exhibitors beat the heat with fans, shade and ice creamJul 16, 2026 4:23 pm - As temperatures reached the mid-90s and smoke from wildfires hung in the air at the Kane County Fair, exhibitors from 4-H clubs, show judges and a fair official revealed how they cope.
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Carnival rides, Foreigner concert highlight Elk Grove Rotary Fest’s 40thJul 16, 2026 8:34 am - Music has always been an important part of Elk Grove Rotary Fest, which began in 1986 with Chubby Checker as the inaugural featured performer. The festival returns this week with nationally recognized bands Thursday through Saturday, including Foreigner.
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Woodstock Folk Festival honors musical legacy with lifetime achievement and special tributesJul 15, 2026 11:37 pm - The 41st annual Woodstock Folk Festival returns July 19 to the historic Square, featuring artists from nine U.S. states and British Columbia performing Americana, folk, bluegrass, blues, and Latin music under the theme “Building Community Through Music.”
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Annual Geneva Arts Fair to transform Third Street into colorful outdoor galleryJul 15, 2026 8:51 pm - The Geneva Arts Fair returns to Third Street on July 25-26, featuring diverse artwork including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and glass. It also features special attractions like the Arts Garden, live music by Drew Clausen, and children's art workshops.