Festivals and Fairs
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Demo derby serves as crescendo to DuPage FairJul 30, 2017 1:00 am - The DuPage County Fair ended its five-day run Sunday with a bang. Many of them, actually. Crowds of people looking to see cars crash into each other got their wish durin...
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Lake County Fair goes out with a bangJul 30, 2017 1:00 am - It's easy to say Sunday's Lake County Fair went out with a bang - the final Grandstand Arena event was the Crashfest Demolition Derby. Crashfest included team demolition...
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Midwest travel: Taste of Korea fest takes over Skokie's Old OrchardJul 29, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Lights, camera, kimchee! Explore the new Taste of Korea Festival, which highlights the country's food and culture with activities, items from Chicago's best Kore...
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Mix of entertainment at Lake County FairJul 29, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake County Fair provided an eclectic mix of entertainment Saturday that included a livestock auction, pie eating contest and a variety of music. The Pro Rodeo Stamp...
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Party for a cause at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 29, 2017 1:00 am - The 50th anniversary Sugar Grove Corn Boil continued its four-day run Saturday in Volunteer Park and, as usual, the celebration was all for a good cause. Organizers of t...
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Streamwood Summer Celebration beginsJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - Streamwood's three-day Summer Celebration got under way Friday at Hoosier Grove Park with the late-afternoon opening of the carnival and an evening performance by Beatle...
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Folk music festival awaits word on whether flooded Geneva park can be usedJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - Aug. 7 is a red-letter day for organizers of the 41st annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival. It's the day they and Geneva Park District officials determ...
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DuPage County Fair a family tradition for 3 generations of 4-H alumniJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - It's easy to shoot the breeze with folks who work long hours at the DuPage County Fair, but there's one really good conversation starter. Ask them to reminisce about the...
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Bartlett starts multiday National Night Out celebrationJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - Bartlett kicked off its unique multiday National Night Out celebration with three activities Friday. A Family Fun Night at the Jim Jensen Pavilion on Stearns Road was fo...
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Saturday is Thunderbird night at Mount Prospect car showJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - More than 15 vintage Thunderbirds will be on display at this Saturday's Bluesmobile Cruise Night in downtown Mount Prospect. The weekly car show, sponsored by the Mount ...