Festivals and Fairs
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Carnival rides a hit at Coon Creek Country Days in HampshireAug 01, 2015 1:00 am - Kids of all ages swarmed the carnival Saturday at the 32nd annual Coon Creek Country Days at Bruce Ream Park in Hampshire, going on ride after ride, waving at their pare...
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Lake County pie eating champ: Time to pass batonAug 01, 2015 1:00 am - Joe Schwan says he's created something at the Lake County Fair that he hopes will continue for years to come with his family's involvement. He and his 9-year-old grandda...
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Upcycling all the rage at Art & Soul on the FoxAug 01, 2015 1:00 am - From traditional wall art paintings to photography, from jewelry to ceramics, there's a little bit of everything at the Art & Soul on the Fox festival in downtown Elgin....
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Beer connoisseurs flock to Wheaton Brew FestAug 01, 2015 1:00 am - Hundreds of folks drank good beer for a good cause Saturday in Wheaton. Proceeds from the Wheaton Brew Fest, which drew its largest crowd in five years at 208 W. Union A...
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Weekend collectibles show opens in RosemontJul 31, 2015 5:30 am - The National Sports Collectors Convention event opened Thursday for a full weekend of activity, July 29 to Aug. 2. Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555...
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5 fun suburban fests for the weekendJul 31, 2015 1:00 am - An old-fashioned county fair, a zombie-themed boat parade and more make this the perfect weekend to take in a suburban festival. Here are five options. For others, check...
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Grayslake man, dog attempt to break recordJul 31, 2015 1:00 am - A Grayslake man who already has several Guinness World Records took his best friend to the Lake County Fair Friday to get one of his own. Alex Rothacker, a dog trainer w...
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Prairie Fest attracts crowds to Wood DaleJul 31, 2015 1:00 am - Wood Dale's first Prairie Fest celebration was designed to promote community spirit, organizers say, and more than a dozen years later the annual party continues to do j...
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Images: Royalty and a Guiness Record attempt at the Lake County FairJul 31, 2015 1:00 am - See scenes from Friday at the Lake County Fair. Including Alex Rothacker of Grayslake and his standard poodle Sailor walk 300 feet backwards on a large ball , a feat to ...
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Fox Lake Venetian Night includes boat parade, fireworksJul 31, 2015 1:00 am - Fox Lake will host its 8th annual Venetian Night and Block Party starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at the end of West Grand Avenue. The lighted Venetian-style boat parade, "Zo...