Festivals and Fairs
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Fox Lake hosts fifth annual Venetian Night SaturdayJul 30, 2012 4:41 pm - The fifth annual Fox Lake Venetian Night and fireworks show will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, on Grand Avenue, west of Route 12. The annual block party kicks off at 6 p...
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It’s Team USA vs. Team Mexico in Lake County auto soccer matchJul 29, 2012 3:43 pm - Not everybody can afford to cross the Atlantic to see the Olympics. Fortunately, the Lake County Fair filled the breach for those with a thirst for exotic sports. On Sun...
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Crash! Crunch! Demolition derby again a hit at DuPage fairJul 29, 2012 10:26 am - Hundreds of people filled the grandstand at the DuPage County Fair Sunday afternoon, eager to watch a dirty competition. That’s dirty as in muddy — the competition was t...
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Fundraiser for kidney recipient raises nearly $1,000Jul 29, 2012 6:00 am - A weekend fundraiser that Wheeling resident Kalin Koychev held for the Saavedra family so far has raised about $850. Moreover, that dollar amount is expected to increase...
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DuPage fair to help Haitian families with goatsJul 29, 2012 5:57 am - At this year’s celebration, the DuPage County Fair Association will have jars in barns and tents to collect change for the Haitian town of Jeremie. But the money won’t b...
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Lots of corn and fun at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 28, 2012 6:15 pm - When the word “corn” is right in the title of the party, it would be unthinkable not have at least one ear. And the Sugar Grove Corn Boil has plenty on hand to sate appe...
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Palatine Park District presents annual Canine Carnival Aug. 2Jul 28, 2012 10:42 am - Annual event for dogs and owners will be held Aug. 2 at Fred P. Hall Amphitheater The Palatine Park District presents its annual Canine Carnival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thur...
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Lombard man wins top spot in DuPage County Fair photo contestJul 28, 2012 10:26 am - Dick Davis said his winning close-up shot of a pig lying in the hay was simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. The Lombard man, 63, was the top f...
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63rd McHenry County Fair opens WednesdayJul 28, 2012 10:25 am - The annual McHenry County Fair celebrates its 63rd year with barn renovations for 4-H, bigger demo derbies and tractor pulls, and nonstop games and events. The fair attr...
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A new queen to be crowned at McHenry County FairJul 28, 2012 10:25 am - Miss McHenry County Jordyn Butler will complete her reign Wednesday when the crown is passed down to the next queen in the Miss McHenry County Fair Queen contest. She ha...