Festivals and Fairs
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Wind and rain can't sink creativity at Fox Lake's Cardboard Boat RaceAug 14, 2022 1:00 am - Threatening skies, pesky winds and a relentless spray of light rain couldn't sink Sunday's Cardboard Boat Race in Fox Lake. Both the boaters and their cardboard crafts p...
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Indian Americans celebrate India's 75th Independence Day across the suburbsAug 14, 2022 1:00 am - Indian Americans marked the 75th anniversary of India's independence with celebrations across the suburbs Sunday, ranging from traditional dance performances in Lake Cou...
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Campton Township hosts annual Prairie Fest SaturdayAug 12, 2022 1:00 am - Hayrides, music and fun await at Campton Township's annual Prairie Fest on Saturday, Aug. 13. The festival, which is free, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the his...
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Monarch Family Fun Fair returns for eighth year Aug. 14Aug 12, 2022 1:00 am - The Hackmatack Monarch Coalition will host its eighth annual Monarch Family Fun Fair from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore D...
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Elburn Days returns Aug. 19-21Aug 10, 2022 11:00 pm - Elburn Days on Aug. 19-21 at Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore St. Elburn Lions Club's family friendly festival will feature a parade, carnival rides, live music, food, cra...
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Cult-classic motoring novelist to sign books at the Geneva Concours d'Elegance Aug. 28Aug 10, 2022 11:00 pm - He's known as "the world's fastest novelist," and Burt Levy's seven-book series of "The Last Open Road" novels have become genuine cult classics on the motor sports and ...
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While liquidation continues at closed Arlington Park, empty parking lots to host large Polish festivalAug 10, 2022 5:15 am - Even as winning bidders are picking up items from the next online auction of assets at Arlington Park, the shuttered racetrack's large parking lot will host a Polish cul...
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Butter cow, state fair theme a nod to agriculture, infrastructure
Aug 10, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois State Fair organizers unveiled the 101st State Fair butter cow Wednesday, an unofficial kickoff of the fair which begins Th...
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Images: North Shore residents take Northbrook Days for a spinAug 09, 2022 10:00 am - ...
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Festivals Aug. 12-18: Bartlett Summer Fest, Minefest, French Connection Day and moreAug 09, 2022 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Taylor Street Little Italy Festa: 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13-14, on Taylor Street i...