Festivals and Fairs
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Blooming Fest offers garden-themed funMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Plants popping with color, carefully potted and ready for a new place to call home, will be in plentiful supply Saturday at Blooming Fest in West Chicago. "We'll have 1,...
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Where to find farmers markets in the Fox ValleyMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Farmers market season is beginning throughout the Fox Valley. You can find locally grown produce and other products at these markets. Aurora Aurora Farmers Markets: Both...
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New East Dundee event celebrates artisan creationsMay 14, 2017 1:00 am - More than 20 artisans displayed their work Sunday at East Dundee's newest event, Art in the Park, held on the grounds of the Depot on River Street. Visitors celebrated ...
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Midwest travel: Chicago Craft Beer Week rolls into city, suburbsMay 13, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Behind brew eyes Chicago Craft Beer Week features hundreds of tapping and sampling events around the city and suburbs including a spectacular kickoff at historic...
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10 ideas for 2017 Mother's Day weekend fun (beyond brunch)May 12, 2017 1:00 am - If you have brunch or dinner reservations for Mother's Day 2017, you're on your way to making Sunday special for Mom. But if you're looking to do something more, or want...
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Hot country band LoCash to play at Lake County FairMay 10, 2017 1:00 am - One of country music's hot acts is scheduled for the launch of a big grandstand show at this summer's Lake County Fair in Grayslake. LoCash's performance Friday, Jul...
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Get a feel for the Fox at Mid-American Canoe & Kayak RaceMay 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The Fox River is a lifetime friend. Similarly, I've enjoyed the same long-term relationship with the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. We go way back … to boyhood days in...
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Try different brews at Lake Zurich's Craft Beer FestivalMay 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The Lake Zurich community will celebrate the change of seasons, as well as specialty microbrews, when it hosts its third annual Craft Beer Festival May 12 and 13 in Paul...
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Lombard sponsors Lilac Time photo contestMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Lombard is sponsoring its fourth annual Lilac Time Photo Contest featuring photos from Lilac Time events that run through May 21. The winning photos will be featured on...
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Batavia VFW replaces longtime Loyalty Day parade with picnicMay 07, 2017 1:00 am - After decades of observing Loyalty Day with a patriotic parade, the Batavia community celebrated the holiday in a new fashion this year. Citing a decline in parade volun...