Festivals and Fairs
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Gurnee bike rodeo tests skills, safetyAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - The parking lot at Fire Station #1 in Gurnee was turned into a bicycle obstacle course Friday. Kids made their way through various stations that tested their riding ski...
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Rock on: 5 things to do this weekendAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - This weekend's all about the music in the suburbs, where choices include heavy metal rockers Mötley Crüe, funk band The Commodores, jazz great Ramsey Lewis and homegrown...
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Cardboard boat race on for United WayAug 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Hundreds will gather for the 13th annual "What Floats Your Cardboard Boat" race at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aur...
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Civil War comes to Blackberry FarmAug 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Blackberry Farm will commemorate the 151st anniversary of the American Civil War with a weekend-long event from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, and 11 a.m. to ...
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Mane Event, Taste take over Arlington Hts. this weekendAug 06, 2015 5:27 am - The streets of downtown Arlington Heights will be filled with celebrations this weekend as the Mane Event and Taste of Arlington Heights draw visitors and residents look...
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Animals rule at McHenry County FairAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - It was an exciting day for the 4-Hers, hustling and bustling and guiding their animals to and fro from their stalls to the show rings on Thursday at the McHenry County F...
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Ham & Bacon big at Lake Villa DaysAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - Eager people gathered around the Ham & Bacon Stand holding their tickets as the wheel went around and around Thursday, hoping they would be the next winner on the openin...
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Gnomes will be roaming ElginAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - Get ready to spot a pair of colorful, flag-bearing gnomes at businesses throughout Elgin in preparation for the city's International Festival, or iFest. iFest will featu...
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Augustfest opens with music, food, bingoAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - Augustfest has returned to St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines for its annual four-day run at 567 W. Algonquin Road. The festival features a carnival, bands, food and game...
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Warrenville preparing to celebrate Summer DazeAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - Sure, there are all sorts of back-to-school sales in area stores. And, yes, the sun seems to be sinking a little bit earlier each day. But summer isn't over yet, and War...