Festivals and Fairs
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Taste of Glen Ellyn returns Aug. 15-17 to College of DuPage campusAug 12, 2024 11:59 am - Due to streetscape activity downtown, the Taste of Glen Ellyn will be returning on Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 15-17, to the College of DuPage parking lot.
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‘It’s a shame’: Ribfest fans, vendors lament the loss of a summer traditionAug 09, 2024 10:28 pm - The past success of Ribfest made it all the more of a shock when organizers announced it would be no more after a two-year stint in Wheaton.
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Elgin celebrates National Night Out with street dancing, dunk tanks and moreAug 07, 2024 12:35 pm - The city of Elgin celebrated National Night Out with street dancing, dunk tanks and more.
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Bands, Brews & BBQ a chance to have fun, boost communityAug 06, 2024 5:23 pm - The Bands, Brews & BBQ fundraising event is set for Aug. 16-18 at Petersen Park. Featuring eight bands, barbecue and other fare, as well as craft beers, hard seltzers and more, this year’s event will culminate with fireworks on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Illinois Jaguar Club to host Concours d'Elegance Car Show Aug. 10 in WarrenvilleAug 06, 2024 3:37 pm - The Illinois Jaguar Club is hosting its annual Concours d'Elegance classic car show and competition on Saturday, Aug. 10, at St James Farm & Nature Preserve in Warrenville.
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Naperville Halal Fest showcases the culinary customs with Halal cuisineAug 05, 2024 11:43 pm - To celebrate the cultural diversity of the area, a sizable halal food festival was organized at Frontier Park in Naperville.
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Go Green Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn Chamber team to offer plastic-free beverage options at annual Taste of Glen EllynAug 05, 2024 11:26 pm - When the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual summer event, the Taste of Glen Ellyn from Aug. 15-17, it will be without plastic bottles or cups in the beverage tent for the first time ever.
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Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days opens Aug. 8Aug 05, 2024 11:51 am - Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days Aug. 8-11 will be introducing a new open concept layout to the festival grounds. Bring the family, grab some food, grab a beer and walk around enjoying the music, food vendors, vendor tents and free kids activities.
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‘We will energize downtown’: Light-and-sound based outdoor exhibit coming to AuroraAug 05, 2024 11:11 am - Aurora will host a monthlong art installation in October called “Lumenaura,” a light-and-sound-based outdoor exhibit, that will include interactive street art, live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping and more.
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Festivals Aug. 9-15: Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Gurnee Days, Taste of Glen EllynAug 05, 2024 10:32 am - Mark your calendars for Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days, Gurnee Days, the Taste of Glen Ellyn and more happening this week.