Festivals and Fairs
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Mothers and daughters enjoy time in the fair spotlightAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - "Everybody tells us we look alike," said Dawn Stauss of Hebron as she laughed with her daughter Carissa at the McHenry County Fair in Woodstock Thursday evening. "Even ...
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Local brewery will provide beer for Buffalo Grove DaysAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove Days is showing a little hometown favoritism in its selection of what brew to feature at the five-day festival. The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of C...
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Why sumo wrestlers are a 'big draw' at Morton Arboretum festivalAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Try not to smile when a sumo wrestler steps into the ring this weekend at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Sounds easy enough. Sumo wrestling is a serious sport, and these...
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Art and Soul on the Fox brings music and art to downtown ElginAug 03, 2016 11:00 pm - Artists and community members will come together at the eighth annual Art and Soul on the Fox festival in downtown Elgin. The show takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...
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One man's story about tragedy and help from Lake Villa firemenAug 03, 2016 3:00 pm - Editor's Note: Steve Galat's house was destroyed by fire Jan. 17, 2016, and he's written this story about how Lake Villa Fire Protection District firemen helped his fami...
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Lake Villa Days festival begins Aug. 4Aug 03, 2016 2:55 pm - Lake Villa Days will be held Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 4-7, at Lehmann Park in downtown Lake Villa. This will be the 83rd consecutive year for this event. The festiv...
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Hampshire goes all out for 34th annual Coon Creek Country DaysAug 03, 2016 1:00 pm - With a new stage ensemble, sound system, LED lighting and landscaping upgrades, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days is ready to party. The 34th annual festival runs Thursd...
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Fairs & fests: Mane Event, Dog Days, Art & Soul, Tastes and moreAug 03, 2016 8:00 am - This weekend McHenry County Fair: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 5-7, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Drive, Woodstock. Livestock s...
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McHenry County Fair gets underway in WoodstockAug 03, 2016 1:00 am - The 68th McHenry County Fair kicked off its five-day run Wednesday in Woodstock with the Tractor Salute to Veterans and the Queen Pageant. One of Thursday's highlights i...
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Little Bear RibfestAug 03, 2016 1:00 am - Bring a lawn chair, relax by the lake and listen to blues at Little Bear Ribfest from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Century Park, ...