Festivals and Fairs
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In Ribfest's wake, Naperville weighing options for special event fundingJul 09, 2019 1:00 am - The final Ribfest at Knoch Park in Naperville is in the rearview mirror. Rick Grimes, executive director of the Exchange Club of Naperville, which puts on the festival,...
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Taste of Park Ridge marks 20 years of food and funJul 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Park Ridge is kicking off summer festival season this week with the Taste of Park Ridge, a three-day extravaganza of food, talent shows and music. It takes place 11 a.m...
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Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest adds carnival to its lineup of food and musicJul 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Rockin' Ribfest, now in its 14th year of serving up ribs and live music in Lake in the Hills, is upping its game. When the festival opens on Thursday, July 11, visit...
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Sawyer Brown headlines 30th annual Itasca Fest celebrationJul 08, 2019 11:00 pm - The 1980s weren't just about hair bands, Madonna and Prince. Country was cool, too, as in Sawyer Brown. Founded in Florida in 1981, the country band will perform Satur...
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St. Sophia's 40th annual Greek Fest returns to ElginJul 08, 2019 11:00 pm - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin will host its annual summer outdoor festival this week. Greek Fest, now in its 40th year, will be open for lunch from 11 a.m. ...
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Best bets: Carly Rae Jepsen, Diana Ross headline Chicago Theatre this weekJul 08, 2019 6:00 am - Pop divas The Chicago Theatre plays host to two major pop music stars this week. Carly Rae Jepsen brings "The Dedicated Tour" on Tuesday ($60.95-$82.50), while Diana Ros...
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Crazy about canines? Dog Days returns to Libertyville July 12-14Jul 08, 2019 1:00 am - The village of Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer is back. This annual event is celebrating its 11th year featuring Dock Dogs National Canine Aquatic Jumping competition...
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Taste of Chicago is back - and bigger than everJul 07, 2019 7:00 am - It's touted as one of the largest outdoor food events in the U.S. - and it's right in our backyard. Taste of Chicago runs through Sunday, July 14, with a mix of food and...
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Beagles and Beatles close out Frontier DaysJul 07, 2019 1:00 am - After providing the Northwest suburbs human residents' plenty of fun, food and entertainment for the holiday weekend, Arlington Heights' Frontier Days festival ended its...
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Palatine Hometown Fest parade winds through downtown to Community ParkJul 06, 2019 1:00 am - Palatine held its Hometown Fest Parade Saturday morning in downtown Palatine. Entries from local organizations and businesses, local government officials, fire, police ...