Festivals and Fairs
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How would you call a Sasquatch?Jul 28, 2012 8:00 am - The 84th annual Lake County Fair debuted its first Sasquatch calling contest on Friday night. Participants ranged in age from 5 to 52 as they gave their best shot at wha...
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Walkabout Theater returns to Elgin with eerie talesJul 27, 2012 12:52 pm - Looking to send a shiver down your spine this weekend? Local theater companies are aiming for a taste of the macabre at their fifth annual Elgin Walkabout: Theater on Yo...
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DuPage County Fair exhibit gives kids education in butterfliesJul 27, 2012 10:18 am - Angelina and Dominic Alongi walked wide-eyed through the tent, gazing up at the butterflies that clung to the walls. But the real treat for the youngsters came when Dav...
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Art and Soul on the Fox livens up downtown ElginJul 27, 2012 7:58 am - Downtown Elgin will once again be covered in art of all types this weekend at the fourth annual Art and Soul on the Fox. The event, which brings together artists from t...
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Lake County Fair agriculture display generates buzzJul 26, 2012 2:27 pm - Traveling from station to station while picking crops on a simulated farm, residents are eager to learn more about agriculture. The Lake County Fair’s Ag Adventure, a se...
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Algonquin cardboard boat races promote cancer awareness at festJul 26, 2012 12:58 pm - Each year the Algonquin Founders’ Days Festival entertains the crowds with a boat race. The boats are made of cardboard and duct tape and contestants are given an hour t...
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Algonquin Founders' Days provides family funJul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - Family-friendly. Special-needs carnival time. Music that spans the decades. A battle of the bands contest. A 5K run. And of course, tasty food, fun rides, contests and ...
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Streamwood celebrates 'Hometown Pride'Jul 26, 2012 12:00 pm - It's time to celebrate pride in Streamwood. The 19th annual Streamwood Summer Celebration's theme is “Hometown Pride.” The festival runs July 27-29 at Hoosier Grove Par...
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World War II planes fly into Chicago Executive AirportJul 26, 2012 11:02 am - Several World War II-era planes will soar into the suburbs this weekend, giving people a chance to see, and even ride in, what organizers call a “flying museum.” The Win...
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Geneva Arts Fair presents original work in all categoriesJul 26, 2012 8:20 am - The Geneva Arts Fair presents a unique opportunity for buyers. It is one of the only art fairs in the area in which all pieces are original. Everything shown cannot be s...