Festivals and Fairs
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Rosemont’s village picnic brings out hometown valuesJul 13, 2025 6:12 pm - Rosemont’s hometown spirit came out Sunday at its annual village picnic. The village may best best-known for its convention center and sports arena, but deep down, it’s a close-knit small town.
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Pups make a splash during big air competition at Libertyville’s Dog Days of SummerJul 13, 2025 3:09 pm - Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer closed its three-day run Sunday with the final rounds of the Dockdogs National Canine Aquatic Competition.
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ItascaFest drone show postponed due to rain, rescheduled for SundayJul 12, 2025 7:19 pm - ItascaFest drone show rained out on July 10, new date set for July 13th.
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Be part of Naperville’s 60th annual Labor Day ParadeJul 09, 2025 10:03 pm - Join the Naperville Jaycees as they celebrate the strength of Naperville's workforce by participating in the Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 1.
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Kane County Fair returns with live music, rodeos and demolition derbyJul 09, 2025 5:07 pm - The 156th Kane County Fair is a big fun-fair with a small town feel, filled with grandstand events, popular live bands like the Hillbilly Rockstarz, unlimited carnival rides, 4-H contests, outdoor kids events, and the popular Classic Car Show.
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Explore agricultural history at Elmhurst museum’s Family Farm Fest on July 13Jul 09, 2025 11:32 am - The Elmhurst History Museum is hosting the free Family Farm Fest on July 13, featuring petting zoo, games, music, and more to celebrate “Acre: Our Farming Heritage” exhibit.
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ItascaFest kicks off July 10 with drone light showJul 09, 2025 10:27 am - The Itasca Lions Club and village of Itasca are introducing a Starstruck Drone Light Show on the first night of ItascaFest, lighting up the sky with coordinated drones creating dazzling shapes and animations.
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Best Bets: Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band headline veterans benefit at Wheaton’s CantignyJul 09, 2025 9:52 am - Actor/activist Gary Sinise performs a benefit for disabled veterans at Cantigny in Wheaton, comedian Pat McGann headlines the Raue Center, and bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks plays Ravinia’s Carousel Stage.
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Things to do July 11-17: Dog Days of Summer, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and moreJul 08, 2025 6:08 pm - Mark your calendar for Glendale Heights Fest, Libertyville Dog Days of Summer, Itasca Fest, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more happening this week.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society forms a baton twirling troupe for Fourth of July ParadeJul 07, 2025 12:39 pm - Glen Ellyn Historical Society organized a multi-generational group of baton twirlers to march in the town's Fouth of July parade, featuring twirlers ranging from a 1970s high school graduate to a 7-year-old elementary student.