Festivals and Fairs
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New race, traditional parade highlight Labor Day in NapervilleSep 01, 2015 1:00 am - Racers tried a new challenge or two Monday during the final day of the 50th annual Last Fling festival in Naperville. The new Rooster 5K took off for its first year from...
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Hoffman Estates Germanfest coming Sept. 12Sep 01, 2015 1:00 am - The village of Hoffman Estates will hold its 10th annual Platzkonzert Germanfest - an open air celebration with German food, beer, entertainment and activities - on Satu...
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Lake in the Hills kicks off summer festival FridayAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Lake in the Hills will host its 15th annual Summer Sunset Festival this weekend with some new attractions, such as a petting zoo and 5K Fun Run/Walk. The event will feat...
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Five-day festival opens in Buffalo GroveAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove Days returns Thursday for its annual five-day run, featuring a carnival, craft and business fairs, parade and fireworks, barbecue challenge, free main stag...
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Keep summer fun going at suburban festsAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Enjoy carnival rides, concerts and plenty of food at Labor Day weekend festivals across the suburbs. Check out our list. This weekend 15th Annual Lake in the Hills ...
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Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival returns to GenevaAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Juel Ulven of Aurora, the founder and chief organizer of the Fox Valley Folklore Society and its annual Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, is not a performer, althoug...
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Rock pioneer Lita Ford to shred at Naperville's Last FlingAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Whether you're into metal music or not, you've got to admit Lita Ford is cool. A rock 'n' roll pioneer, Ford started her music career at just 16 years old playing guitar...
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Spend Sunday night at the Block Party Taste of BataviaAug 31, 2015 11:00 pm - The annual Block Party Taste of Batavia is back from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Celebrate Labor Day weekend in downtown Batavia with $3 food tastings, a variety of be...
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5th annual Campton Hills festival to end with a bangAug 31, 2015 1:00 am - The fifth annual Campton Hills United Fall Fest will finish with a bang - actually, a plethora of explosions - as organizers have booked their first fireworks show to to...
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Carillon music continues through DecemberAug 30, 2015 11:00 pm - The summer recital series at Naperville's Millennium Carillon may be over, but concerts will continue through fall for community gatherings at 443 Aurora Ave. Carillonne...