Festivals and Fairs
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Fairs & fests: Dog Days, Greek fests, Civil War Days and moreJul 05, 2016 11:00 pm - This weekend Libertyville's Eighth Annual Dog Days of Summer: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 8-10, at Cook Park, 300 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Home...
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Taste of Chicago returns with record number of pop-upsJul 05, 2016 12:00 pm - In recent years, the Taste of Chicago has undergone a transformation of sorts. Newer festival elements such as pop-up restaurants, celebrity chef meals and food podcast...
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Party's over: Time for cleanup at RibfestJul 05, 2016 1:00 am - The party's over. After four days of food, music, games and more at Naperville's 29th annual Ribfest, crews were working Tuesday to return Knoch Park near downtown to it...
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Bike races return Saturday to WinfieldJul 04, 2016 11:00 pm - Bike races return Saturday for Winfield Criterium
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Jumping dogs compete in LibertyvilleJul 04, 2016 11:00 pm - The eighth annual Libertyville's Dog Days of Summer means four days of fun for both humans and dogs. Taking place Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10, at Cook Par...
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10 top fireworks shows in the suburbsJul 03, 2016 7:00 am - Skies over the suburbs will be full of sparkle and light as towns send up Fourth of July fireworks displays meant to dazzle viewers with their beauty and ferocity. The ...
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Eyes wraps up three days of fun on the ground and in the airJul 03, 2016 1:00 am - Eyes to the Skies is a festival that literally begs you to look up. With its signature hot-air balloon launches, your gaze drifts to the sky as you follow the flight of ...
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Midwest travel: Music, beer, cheer at Chicago's Square Roots Fest, Roscoe Village Burger FestJul 02, 2016 7:23 am - Chicago Roots, rock, reggae Old Town School of Folk Music's Square Roots Festival is a casual, comfortable craft beer and music experience returning to Chicago's Lincoln...
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Palatine throws big Independence Day parade during anniversary yearJul 02, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Hometown Fest Fourth of July parade Saturday featured 70 participants, including several acts such as the Flat 43 BMX TEAM, the High School Drum Line, and S...
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Plenty of fests to pick from in the Northwest suburbsJul 02, 2016 1:00 am - Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates opened Thursday night with a carnival, but it really got into the swing of things Saturday with a full slate of music and events...