Festivals and Fairs
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Bartlett starts its Fourth of July celebrationJul 03, 2014 1:01 am - Bartlett once again will celebrate the Fourth with events including a carnival, music, turtle races, pedal tractor pull, kids activities, fireworks and a parade. The eve...
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Mundelein Community Days ready for a fun weekendJul 03, 2014 1:01 am - The annual Mundelein Community Days kicked-off Thursday at Kracklauer Park with live musical performances, the "Mundelein Munch" with food and drink tents, carnival ride...
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Plenty of firsts as 27th Naperville Ribfest opensJul 03, 2014 1:01 am - Naperville's Ribfest celebration opened for its 27th year Thursday, but there were still plenty of firsts for visitors hungry for a rack of ribs and a great time: There ...
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12 tips for families attending Naperville's RibfestJul 03, 2014 1:00 am - It may have its share of adult-oriented rock bands, beer and summertime escape, but Naperville's Ribfest also offers plenty for younger festivalgoers. • To start, if yo...
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Highwood parparing to host fifth annual Bloody Mary FestJul 02, 2014 11:00 pm - Highwood's popular Bloody Mary Fest celebrates its fifth year take place Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Everts Park, 130 Highwood Ave. Festivalgoers can samp...
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Lisle Eyes to the Skies: Festival by the numbersJul 02, 2014 12:00 pm - Some numbers you can use to dazzle your friends at Eyes to the Skies: 150,000: Visitors expected this year. 350: Volunteers for the festival, according to co-chairman Fr...
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Serena's Song carries special-needs riders to new heightsJul 02, 2014 12:00 pm - Amid the rocket ship and parrot balloons that will float over Lisle's Eyes to the Skies festival this holiday weekend, none will make more of an impact than the round, b...
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6 questions with balloonist Dave ReinekeJul 02, 2014 12:00 pm - Eyes to the Skes veteran Dave Reineke discusses his passion and history with hot air balloons. Q: How did you get started in ballooning? A: Some people will look at so...
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Yes to fireworks, but not on the FourthJul 02, 2014 6:01 am - Though the Fourth of July is perhaps the most popular date for fireworks shows, some towns hold their celebrations on a different night. Fox River Grove, for example, ho...
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Taste of Lombard opens five-day runJul 02, 2014 5:30 am - Lombard-area residents keeping a close eye on their waistlines can be excused this week if they cheat just a little on their diets. The Taste of Lombard opened Tuesday n...