Festivals and Fairs
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Four days of music and fun at annual Taste of Westmont July 13-16Jul 10, 2023 11:00 pm - The 2023 Taste of Westmont features four days of local restaurant food vendors, two stages for live music, an all-ages carnival, crafters, vendors, and more. "The Taste ...
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Kane County Fair returns with carnival rides, farm animals, bull riding and more
Jul 09, 2023 11:00 pm - The 154th annual Kane County Fair returns this week with plenty of old favorites, along with some exciting new attractions. The fair will take place Wednesday through Su...
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Free concerts in the park happening across the suburbs July 11-13Jul 09, 2023 6:00 am - What better way to spend a summer night than at a free concert in the park? The options across the suburbs are plentiful Sunday through Thursday, July 9-13. Don't forget...
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Napkins needed: Lake in the Hills Rockin' Rib Fest delivers plenty of bands and barbecueJul 09, 2023 1:00 am - Rockin' Rib Fest wrapped up Sunday in Lake in the Hills with its two big draws: bands and barbecue. The four-day fest at Sunset Park, sponsored by the Lake in the Hills ...
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Cruise on in to a car show in the suburbs July 9-13Jul 08, 2023 6:00 am - If you're a fan of car shows and cruise nights, look no further than the suburbs during the summer. Here are shows happening July 9-13. Elgin Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. t...
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Dog Days of Summer brings smiles and wagging tailsJul 08, 2023 1:00 am - Smiles and wagging tails were aplenty Saturday throughout Cook Park during the Dog Days of Summer in Libertyville. The three-day event features nearly 45 vendors and six...
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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...