Festivals and Fairs
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Hoffman Ests. Platzkonzert to include 5K raceAug 10, 2014 1:01 am - The Village of Hoffman Estates annual Platzkonzert Germanfest on Saturday, Sept. 13, this year will include competitive 5K race through the scenic Prairie Stone Business...
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Musical parade a highlight of Gurnee DaysAug 10, 2014 1:01 am - It wouldn't be Gurnee Days without the annual parade, which stepped off Sunday featuring more than 80 entries marching down Old Grand Avenue. Participants included local...
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Cantigny Park celebrates its 'French Connection'Aug 10, 2014 1:01 am - Mimes were alive and well Sunday and roaming the grounds of Cantigny Park in Wheaton to greet, albeit silently, visitors to the annual French Connection Day celebration....
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Here's what's going on during rest of Gurnee DaysAug 09, 2014 7:00 am - Gurnee Days 2014 is in its 42nd year with activities for all ages. The festival, which began Thursday, continues through Sunday, Aug. 10, with the theme "'Lil Bit Count...
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Lindenfest parade features 'The Great Outdoors' themeAug 09, 2014 1:01 am - Featuring a "The Great Outdoors" theme and grand marshal Dean Parkman, the Lindenfest parade stepped off Saturday. Parkman, who is retiring as president of the Lindenhu...
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Lakemoor Fest celebrates 19 yearsAug 09, 2014 1:01 am - A horseshoe tournament, bands, food, carnival rides, a fishing derby, games and fireworks were all part of the fun Saturday during the 19th annual Lakemoor Fest. The fes...
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Prairie Fest continues four-day run in Wood DaleAug 09, 2014 1:01 am - Wood Dale's four-day Prairie Fest celebration, now in its 12th year in the city, is expected to draw more than 16,000 people before it closes its run Sunday night at Tow...
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Naper Settlement plays host to Hometown PicnicAug 09, 2014 1:01 am - An old-fashioned picnic - complete with games, contests and even an apple pie competition - greeted visitors Saturday when Naper Settlement played host to its annual Hom...
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Augustfest underway in Des PlainesAug 08, 2014 5:30 am - Augustfest, the big Des Plaines festival sponsored by St. Zachary Church, began Thursday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 10, on the church grounds at 67 W. Algonquin Road....
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Mane Event starts lead-up to the MillionAug 08, 2014 1:01 am - It's one of the biggest block parties of the summer - drawing more than 10,000 people - but local residents found more than picnic fare Friday night at the Mane Event in...