Festivals and Fairs
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Weekend picks: Zappa plays Zappa at GeneseeSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - His father's son Grammy Award-winner Dweezil Zappa performs the music of his father, Frank Zappa, in "Zappa Plays Zappa," a One Size Fits All 40th anniversary tour ...
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Apple Fest is back with nighttime entertainmentSep 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Historic Downtown Long Grove's 23rd annual Apple Fest returns from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. This outdoor festival is for apple...
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Budget-friendly events: It's Long Grove Apple Fest timeSep 22, 2015 6:00 am - Top pick An apple a day Apples are in season, which means it's time for Long Grove Apple Fest. This year, don't miss the pie-eating contest, plus apple treats ...
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Prairie Fest offers window into the pastSep 21, 2015 11:00 pm - The ninth annual Campton Township Prairie Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, will feature old standards such as wagon rides through the prairie and tours of the historic Corron...
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Folk art at its finestSep 21, 2015 6:00 am - Each example of folk art is as diverse as the person who produces it. See for yourself at the Country Folk Art Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-27, at Kane...
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Make Cider Fest the apple of your eyeSep 20, 2015 11:00 pm - If you like fresh apple pie, cider pressing, experiencing an old fashioned barn raising and plenty of fall fun, then make sure to attend the McHenry County Historical So...
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Roots Aurora celebrates city's diversity this SaturdaySep 20, 2015 11:00 pm - Aurora - Dig out your berets and bowlers, ushankas and sombreros, and celebrate diversity in style this Saturday at the third annual Roots Aurora Multicultural Festival,...
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Riverwalk brims with art in NapervilleSep 20, 2015 1:00 am - Art abounds no matter the location to the trained eye. But anyone could spot an artistic invasion Saturday and Sunday in Naperville, as the Naperville Art League hosted...
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Huntley park goes to the dogsSep 20, 2015 1:00 am - The seventh annual Dog-tober Fest at Huntley's Deicke Park on Sunday celebrated the love for man's best friend. It was pretty much Las Vegas for dogs, with products, foo...
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Midwest travel: Let art speak to you at Grand Art & Design FestSep 19, 2015 7:15 am - Chicago Design stars Grand Art & Design Festival, Chicago's annual street festival that celebrates design, will have tents and courtyards filled with modern, v...