Festivals and Fairs
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Magical faerie world comes to life at South Elgin parkAug 05, 2017 1:00 am - The 13th annual World of Faeries Festival returned this weekend to Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31, South Elgin. The festival, which continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,...
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Annual blues and burger fest is Saturday in WaucondaAug 04, 2017 5:30 am - If you're a fan of bluesy music, gourmet hamburgers or adult beverages, consider heading to downtown Wauconda on Saturday. The eighth annual Blues, Brew and Burger Fest ...
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North Aurora Days kicks off 3-day run with book saleAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - The 35th North Aurora Days festival opened Friday with the Friends of Messenger Library book sale, and continues Saturday and Sunday at Clock Tower Plaza, Mooseheart and...
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A night out in LincolnshireAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Lincolnshire police will host a National Night Out celebration Saturday at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road. Activities will run from 5 to 8 p.m. An inflatable waterslid...
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And, they're off! Million Week starts in Arlington HeightsAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Friday night marked the unofficial kickoff to Million Week in Arlington Heights, where thousands came out to enjoy the annual Mane Event downtown block party. Named for ...
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Fests dominate this weekend in the suburbs - from the Taste of Arlington Heights to South Elgin's World of Faeries. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For others...
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Summer Daze opens two-day run in WarrenvilleAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - Remember those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer? Well, they were nice, but probably not a whole lot like Warrenville's annual Summer Daze celebration that opened Friday...
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After minimum wage debate, Arlington Heights chamber to host jobs tent at TasteAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce will host a jobs and career tent at Saturday's Taste of Arlington Heights that officials say is in response to their support of...
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Motocross enthusiasts flock to McHenry County FairAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - Motocross events are among the popular attractions of the annual McHenry County Fair. The fair runs from through Sunday, Aug. 6, at the fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club R...
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Lollapalooza's first day ends early when storms move inAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - Chicago's largest music fest, Lollapalooza, got going Thursday in Grant Park before having to shut down early due to thunderstorms. On Thursday's lineup were Lorde, Wiz ...