Festivals and Fairs
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See the old world beauty of Rosemaling at Swedish DaysJun 23, 2015 11:00 pm - Rosemaling is a beautiful "Old World" style of decorative folk painting, originating around 1750 in Norway. Rosemaling means "rose" or "flower" painting. Imaginative fl...
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Little Boots Rodeo turns kids into cowboys and cowgirlsJun 23, 2015 11:00 pm - The founder of the Little Boots Rodeo in Elk Grove Village, which is geared to families with younger children, said he expects upward of 4,000 people to attend the event...
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Long Grove Strawberry Fest is this weekendJun 23, 2015 11:00 pm - Long Grove visitors are invited to enjoy three "berry" special days of decadent strawberry-inspired treats this weekend from local merchants, restaurants and vendors, al...
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Wet, wild, fun at Fox Lake Fireman's FestivalJun 23, 2015 11:00 pm - The Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Association will host its 57th annual fireman's festival Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, at the old volunteer firehouse on Washington...
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Sturgis east? Throttle Fest biker rally comes to GrayslakeJun 23, 2015 1:00 am - After a hiatus of several years, Libertyville promoter Mark Khayat will host another motorcycle rally, but one that is on a larger scale than past shows and promises an ...
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Music acts highlight annual BeachFestJun 22, 2015 11:00 pm - Celebrate 11 years of fun in Round Lake Beach at BeachFest 2015. Presented by the village of Round Lake Beach and the Cultural & Civic Center Foundation, the festival w...
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Grayslake to host picnic, fireworksJun 22, 2015 11:00 pm - The 18th annual Grayslake Family Picnic and Fireworks will be from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Grayslake's Central Park. The event is presented by the Grayslake Comm...
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Swedish Days fills Geneva with music, entertainmentJun 22, 2015 5:45 am - Festival returns to Geneva with talent contest, circus performers and local favorites
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Out to Lunch in LibertyvilleJun 22, 2015 1:00 am - MainStreet Libertyville presents another season of Out to Lunch, featuring food and music in Cook Park on Milwaukee Avenue. The kick off is June 26, and the program runs...
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Model planes take flight in Warbirds and Classics show in St. CharlesJun 21, 2015 11:00 pm - Last year, a mountain of memories and a fondness for flying inspired members of the Fox Valley Aero Club to create the Windy City Warbirds and Classics event. This week...