Festivals and Fairs
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Tradition continues at 55th Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Algonquin Founders' Days celebrates tradition in every sense of the word. Beginning in 1960, the festival was organized by local business owners in honor of those who f...
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Sixteen Candles, Wedding Banned headline Mt. Prospect downtown block partyJul 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Two full days of free entertainment, kids activities, local food vendors and more await in Mount Prospect July 24 and 25 for the 16th annual Downtown Block Party. Sponso...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil to honor vetsJul 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Good vibrations and small town charm will bring visitors and vendors back for the 48th annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil. Volunteers are shucking thousands of ears of corn i...
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Japanese culture celebrated at Arlington ParkJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - Arlington International Racecourse lived up to the "international" part of its name Sunday when it hosted the 33rd annual Japan Day festival, the Midwest's showcase of J...
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Retired firefighters keep things cool at Alpine Fest paradeJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - Crowds lining Main Street for Lake Zurich's annual Alpine Fest Parade were treated to an afternoon shower Sunday. No, it didn't rain, at least not from the sky. The wate...
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'Miracle on Manchester': DuPage fair to open WednesdayJul 19, 2015 1:00 am - DuPage County Fair organizers say they've pulled off a "Miracle on Manchester" as they prepare to open their five-day run on Wednesday. "There have been times when I've ...
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Kane County Fair continues today with horse, pony showJul 18, 2015 7:41 am - There are two more days to enjoy the Kane County Fair in St. Charles. The midway opens at noon Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road. At 8 a.m. Sa...
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See patriotic quilts at Batavia show Saturday and SundayJul 18, 2015 7:38 am - Crowds were robust Friday and more of the same is expected this weekend as the Batavia Depot Museum hosts the ninth annual Quilt and Textile Show through Sunday in Batav...
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Midwest travel: Experience hip music, art at Wicker Park FestJul 18, 2015 7:00 am - Chicago Highway to hipsville If you've yet to explore the continually hip neighborhood of Wicker Park, consider doing so during the 12th annual Wicker Park Fes...
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Naperville Ale Fest: A cold one on a hot dayJul 18, 2015 1:00 am - There's nothing quite like a cold one on a hot day and Naper Settlement provided a little bit of both on Saturday when it played host to the third annual Naperville Ale ...