Festivals and Fairs
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Five things to do in the suburbs this weekendJun 12, 2015 1:00 am - Barbara Eden at St. Charles' Arcada Theatre, "The Sound of Music" on stage and the BoDeans in Aurora. Make your plans now to ensure a fun weekend ahead. Well-loved ...
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Time for barbecue, dry rub ribs at Lake Villa Celebration of SummerJun 12, 2015 1:00 am - There was plenty of excitement during Saturday's Lake Villa Celebration of Summer in Lehmann Park. Festivalgoers enjoyed a car show, which included NASCAR'S Kasey Kahne'...
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Taste of Des Plaines continues todayJun 12, 2015 1:00 am - Taste of Des Plaines opened Friday night and continues today, with a tent of big-screen televisions available for Blackhawks fans The festival, sponsored by the city, is...
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Lombard Ale Fest returns with more than 100 beersJun 11, 2015 10:00 am - Great food, great beer, great location. That's what organizers of the second annual Lombard Ale Fest say visitors can expect when they stop by Lilacia Park Saturday in d...
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Local food, music as Taste of Des Plaines returnsJun 11, 2015 6:00 am - Following a four-year hiatus when it was known as the Des Plaines Summer Fling, Taste of Des Plaines returns this Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, with new management an...
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Summer Carnival opens in Carol StreamJun 11, 2015 1:00 am - Carol Stream's four-day Summer Carnival opened Thursday night at Ross Ferraro Town Center and will continue through Sunday. The celebration at 910 N. Gary Ave. features ...
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Weekend picks: Buddy Guy, legends play blues festivalJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - Big-time blues The 32nd annual Chicago Blues Festival features such top acts like Buddy Guy, Zora Young and more this weekend at Grant Park, 235 S. Columbus Drive, ...
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Cruise in to a fest or two in the suburbs, cityJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - See dragon boat races at the City of St. Charles RiverFest. Take in a cruise night. Chow down at Taste of Des Plaines. Experience an outdoor concert. It's almost summer ...
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Des Plaines fest setting up TVs for Saturday Hawks gameJun 10, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines officials have been trying to revive their struggling summer downtown festival for years, and hoped by bringing in local food vendors and organizations to ma...
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Budget-friendly fun: Dragon boat races and more at St. Charles RiverFestJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Free RiverFest fun Dragon boat races and a water ski show draw all eyes to the river for the City of St. Charles RiverFest in downtown St. Charles. Other highl...