Festivals and Fairs
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‘A perfect day’ for the Buffalo Grove Days paradeSep 01, 2024 4:02 pm - Elected officials have been known for giving in to hyperbole, but Buffalo Grove Village President Eric Smith was only stating the obvious as he greeted spectators Sunday while marching in the Buffalo Grove Days parade. “Thank you all for coming out on a perfect day,” Smith said.
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Prost! Itasca Oktoberfest returns for 16th year Sept. 6-7Sep 01, 2024 8:30 am - Enjoy authentic German food, live music, and fun activities for the family at the 16th annual Itasca Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7.
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Naperville residents enjoy summer’s Last FlingAug 31, 2024 4:28 pm -
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Three-day Septemberfest kicks off in SchaumburgAug 31, 2024 3:57 pm - Patrons crowded the food tent by noon, just an hour after the opening of the three-day Septemberfest Saturday at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal grounds in Schaumburg. Hom...
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Enjoy Nordic treats and music at Scandinavian Day Festival Sept. 8Aug 30, 2024 12:39 am - Now in its 44th year, the annual Scandinavian Day Festival has evolved but it remains loyal to its roots; the heritage of the five Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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Celebrate the flavors of fall at Geneva’s Festival of the VineAug 30, 2024 12:26 am - Savor the flavor during the annual Festival of the Vine, Geneva’s autumn harvest celebration, on Friday to Sunday, Sept. 6-8, on Fourth and James streets. Initially a celebration of anything grown on a vine, the festival now revolves around food, beer and wine
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Duck Race marks 30 years as part of Winfield Good Old DaysAug 29, 2024 10:22 pm - Winfield Good Old Days returns for its 57th year with some old-fashioned fun, including a parade, live music and more on Sept. 6-8. It’s also the 30th year for the annual Duck Race fundraiser, hosted by the Knights of Columbus and the Winfield Park District.
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Ride on and rock out at the 15th annual Fall Fest in Des PlainesAug 29, 2024 3:48 pm - Fall Fest, Des Plaines’ family-friendly festival, is back for its 15th year with food, music, fun, games and dozens of activities.
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Main Stage entertainment at Septemberfest includes Plain White T’s, Phillip Phillips, 7th heavenAug 28, 2024 11:46 am - Schaumburg’s Septemberfest returns this weekend, with Phillip Phillips, Plain White T’s, and 7th heaven scheduled to perform as headliners of the popular three-day festival that will be taking place Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.
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Septemberfest returns with rides, parade, fireworks, Taste of SchaumburgAug 28, 2024 11:15 am - One of the biggest Labor Day festivals in the suburbs, Schaumburg’s Septemberfest returns this weekend with rides, music, Taste of Schaumburg, a parade, fireworks and more.