Festivals and Fairs
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First Fridays returns to downtown Aurora on Aug. 1Jul 28, 2014 11:00 pm - After taking a month off for Aurora's July 4 fireworks celebration, First Fridays in downtown Aurora is back to "wow" with art, music, dancing, and more. On Aug. 1, Firs...
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8th annual Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair comes to GrayslakeJul 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Explore fiber arts at the eighth annual Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair Aug. 1-3 in the Expo Center at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. The 2014 fair offers works...
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Wauconda equine therapy program helps special needs kidsJul 28, 2014 6:00 am - Partners for Progress helps special needs kids and adults gain confidence, independence
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Did rain-free run boost Lake County Fair attendance?Jul 28, 2014 1:01 am - The numbers won't be tallied for a few days, but Lake County Fair officials were optimistic the 86th annual event that ended Sunday was well received. "Overall, I think ...
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Beer, demolition derby close out Lake County FairJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Visitors at the Lake County Fair's final day Sunday were able to enjoy libations in a new way - the fair's first craft beer festival. Fair organizers invited 25 craft b...
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Music highlights last day of Streamwood Summer CelebrationJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - The Streamwood Summer Celebration wrapped up Sunday with musical acts covering country music hits and the Beatles. The Hillbilly Rockstarz took the stage first, performi...
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Teen bands battle for prime gig at Algonquin Founders' DaysJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Five teen bands from Chicago and the suburbs hoping for a chance to play at the Illinois State Fair took to the stage at Algonquin Founders' Days for the regional finals...
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Irish Fest gets warm welcome, continues todayJul 26, 2014 7:31 am - Irish Fest in Arlington Heights opened Friday night to a crowd ready to party. The annual two-day festival on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum pull...
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Mt. Prospect holds 15th Downtown Block PartyJul 26, 2014 1:01 am - The 15th annual Mount Prospect Downtown Block Party concluded Saturday with music from a variety of bands, food and beverages, and fun activities. The event, sponsored b...
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Colorful dragon boats compete on Lake ArlingtonJul 26, 2014 1:01 am - Dragon boating, the world's fastest-growing water sport, returned to Lake Arlington on Saturday. Aaron Soroka from Toronto, Canada, who oversees the event, said the Walg...