Festivals and Fairs
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Get your photo done 19th-century style at 38th annual Lisle Depot DaysSep 11, 2022 11:00 pm - An exciting new demonstration joins returning favorites at the 38th annual Depot Days this year. Historian Chris Olsen of Dagnabbit Studio will be demonstrating photogra...
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Glendale Heights Oktoberfest marking 10 years of German food, music and funSep 11, 2022 11:00 pm - Experience daily live entertainment, including strolling German "oompah" entertainers, and sample a selection of German beers and food under the big tent at the 10th ann...
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Carol Stream Historical Society hosts Farmhouse Folk Fest Sept. 17Sep 09, 2022 11:00 pm - The Carol Stream Historical Society will host its annual autumn community event on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Farmhouse Folk Fest will feature a performance by folk singer...
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Mount Prospect to show off its diversity at fourth annual Celebration of CulturesSep 09, 2022 1:00 am - Mount Prospect will honor its diversity when it hosts its fourth annual Celebration of Cultures, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at Kopp Park, just behind RecPlex at 42...
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Platzkonzert Germanfest returns with food, music and - oh, yes - beerSep 08, 2022 6:00 am - If it's not broke, don't fix it. That's how Hoffman Estates views its annual Platzkonzert Germanfest, which returns this week in a format almost identical to last year's...
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Craft beer festival brews up support for Elgin parks program scholarshipsSep 08, 2022 5:30 am - The Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation is giving folks a chance to quaff some local craft beers while supporting local kids during its 11th annual Illinois Brews @ Bo...
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Juggles, bubbles, bags and the Rivets all part of a busy Saturday in DeerfieldSep 08, 2022 1:00 am - It's back to normal for Deerfield's Harvest Fest. Canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, moved in 2021 to a different site and incorporating fireworks from a July 4 postp...
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Fall festival slated for Saturday in Lake VillaSep 08, 2022 1:00 am - Celebration of Fall will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday throughout downtown Lake Villa and Lehmann Park. Fireworks will follow the festival. The event will feature m...
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Northbrook's second Brewfest coming on tapSep 07, 2022 1:00 am - All right, Dogfish Head, be an Alarmist. Start the Revolution. Dogfish Head, Alarmist and Revolution all are among more than a dozen breweries represented at the second ...
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14th annual Art on the Fox returns to Algonquin's downtown Main StreetSep 06, 2022 11:00 pm - A fun-filled festival weekend is in store as Art on the Fox makes a return to the streets of downtown Algonquin on Sept. 10-11. Hosted by the Village of Algonquin, the f...