Festivals and Fairs
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Getting wet half the fun of Lake Ellyn Cardboard Boat RegattaJun 29, 2016 6:00 am - The instant you and your crew realize there's no winning this boat race, you have two options. You can coast across the finish line, avoid the cameras and lick your woun...
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Annual Americana Jubilee returns July 4 to Side Street Studio ArtsJun 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Side Street Studio Arts, in conjunction with Blue Box Café, Elgin Fringe Festival, and Kirkpatrick, Jones, and Herzog Insurance Agency, will host the third annual Americ...
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U-46 bands to celebrate nation's birthday with communityJun 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Five Elgin Area School District U-46 high schools and one middle school will participate in Fourth of July parades throughout the U-46 community. This year's marching b...
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Kane County Fair celebrates community, family and 4-HJun 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Make room for fun and happy memories at the Kane County Fair on Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The Kane Count...
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'Live and Uncorked:' Ravinia-style concert parties at Blackberry FarmJun 28, 2016 5:30 am - When it comes to the best of the best, outdoor concerts are at the top of the list - warm summer nights groovin' under the stars. You don't just hear the music … you see...
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Barrington celebrates Fourth with fun and philanthropyJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Barrington will celebrate the nation's independence this weekend with four days of food, music and fun, highlighted by a huge parade down Main Street, a fireworks show t...
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Glen Ellyn prepares for Freedom Four runJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Runners can start their Independence Day with Glen Ellyn Park District's annual Freedom Four 4-Mile Run at 8 a.m. Monday, July 4. The event attracts more than 800 runne...
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Hometown Fest celebrates its 60th year in PalatineJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - The Palatine Jaycees for the 60th year are sponsoring one of the largest Fourth of July festivals in the area: Hometown Fest, June 30 through July 4 at Community Park at...
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Celebrate Independence Day weekend at Mundelein Community DaysJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Bring your friends and family out to Kracklauer Park on Seymour Avenue for the annual Mundelein Community Days. From July 1-4, the Village of Mundelein presents music, ...
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Independence Day celebration a two-day affair in WheatonJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Some communities celebrate the 4th of July with a parade. Others wow their residents with fireworks. Wheaton believes in doing both, turning it into a two-day celebratio...