Festivals and Fairs
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Taste of Roselle is all about food and friendsAug 02, 2012 9:00 am - If you wander through downtown Roselle this weekend and don't run into any familiar faces, there's always the food and live entertainment to fall back on. The 31st a...
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Miss McHenry: 'I'm just freaking out right now'Aug 01, 2012 2:00 pm - This year's Miss McHenry County loves roller coasters, was an English tutor in Venezuela, and believes that Illinois has so much to offer that it can be anyone's playgro...
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Blue Ribbon Sale a big hit with Kane 4-H’ersAug 01, 2012 11:38 am - The annual Kane County Fair’s 4-H Blue Ribbon Sale was held July 22 as the culmination of the event. Approximately 21 heads of cattle, 47 hogs, 25 sheep and 36 miscellan...
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Suds will flow at Ale Fest in Wheaton’s Memorial ParkAug 01, 2012 11:31 am - And to think, Wheaton used to be a dry town. Craft brew lovers heading to the second annual Wheaton Ale Fest on Saturday are saying thank goodness that ban was lifted in...
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The Suburbs This Weekend: Dog Days at Cantigny, a Venetian night, Demi Lovato and the WigglesAug 01, 2012 10:36 am - Dog Days at Cantigny Park, a Venetian Night on Fox Lake, Demi Lovato at Ravinia and disappearing Wiggles are this weeks selections by Richard Battin and Sean Stangland f...
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North Aurora Days has something for everyoneAug 01, 2012 8:00 am - North Aurora Days should provide attendees with an unforgettable lineup of weekend activities. Many shows, safety demonstrations, sports and shopping will be offered Fri...
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Lollapalooza returns with mix of new and veteran actsAug 01, 2012 6:00 am - It's here — the weekend when thousands of suburban music fans head to Grant Park for the massive three-day Lollapalooza music festival. Lollapalooza, which started 21 ye...
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Lake County Fair sees more visitors in fewer daysAug 01, 2012 5:30 am - Lake County Fair officials Tuesday reported a modest increase in attendance over last year. But the story wasn't solely reflected in the numbers, they say. “People notic...
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Sirens Parade at 7 p.m. Friday, Emergency Vehicle Show 10 a.m. SaturdayJul 31, 2012 2:00 pm - The North Aurora Days welcomes back a crowd favorite — the Emergency Vehicle Show and Sirens Parade. The event is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the festival and ...
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DuPage fair officials say attendance took significant jumpJul 30, 2012 6:04 pm - It was a good year at the DuPage County Fair, both for organizers of the five-day festival that ended Sunday in Wheaton and the people who attended it. Officials on Mon...