Festivals and Fairs
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Highwood hosts 3rd annual Redhead Days June 10-11Jun 06, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, the city of Highwood will proudly host the third annual Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate. As the first (and only so far) United Sta...
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Civil War, WW II encampments come to Elgin areaJun 06, 2017 11:00 pm - The Elgin area will be a destination for history buffs this weekend. Two eras - World War II and the Civil War - will be recreated. For a first-time effort, the Elgin Ci...
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Greek festival returns in PalatineJun 06, 2017 1:00 am - A popular annual Greek festival is returning for another run in Palatine later this month. The St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church will present the fest from Friday, Jun...
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Festival of the Fox returns to St. Charles' river city rootsJun 05, 2017 11:00 pm - This weekend, Festival of the Fox will celebrate St. Charles' rich history, vibrant community and scenic centerpiece, the Fox River. Sponsored by the city of St. Charle...
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Celebrate feast of SS. Crocifisso in Des PlainesJun 05, 2017 11:00 pm - The 21st annual Italian Feast of SS. Crocifisso will be celebrated Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, on the grounds of Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plai...
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Ale Fest offers 80 brews for tastingJun 05, 2017 11:00 pm - Two basic classifications of beer will be featured Saturday, June 10, at the Lombard Ale Fest: ales and lagers. But that's not to say there won't be variety. Forty brewe...
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'The Shell' to open in West ChicagoJun 04, 2017 11:00 pm - After the Leman Middle School Mariachi Band performs at Saturday's grand opening of The Shell, a new entertainment venue in West Chicago's Reed-Keppler Park, the Chicago...
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MCC Scots Fest to feature auto show, arts, family funJun 04, 2017 11:00 pm - Car lovers have an opportunity to show off their cars, trucks, or classic vehicles at the McHenry County College Scots Fest Auto Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Ju...
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Farmers market ready for second season in BloomingdaleJun 04, 2017 11:00 pm - Grocery shopping has a different flavor to it in the summer, when farmers markets pop up like wildflowers. Selecting fresh produce from a local farmer's table while neig...
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Midwest travel: Get ready to chow down at Ribfest ChicagoJun 03, 2017 7:00 am - Chicago Take a ribbing Dig out a T-shirt you don't mind staining then head to Chicago's Northcenter for the nationally noted culinary and music party: Ribfest Chicago. T...