Festivals and Fairs
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From country singers to racing pigs, it's at DuPage FairJul 24, 2012 11:00 pm - There's something 'bout a hot summer day at the DuPage County Fair. A big ol' sign that says "come on in." The smell of festival food, farm animals and the sounds of f...
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Annual wine, beer and cigar festival to benefit Brainerd community center effortJul 24, 2012 11:54 am - For the third year, the Save Brainerd organization will sponsor the North Shore Wine, Beer, Cigar and Food Festival on the Brainerd grounds, 416 W. Park Ave. (Route 176)...
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Images: The Best of the 2012 Kane County FairJul 23, 2012 8:00 pm - ...
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Barrington’s inaugural Summerfest July 27-28Jul 23, 2012 6:51 pm - In conjunction with the annual Barrington Sidewalk Sale Days which runs from July 26 to 28, McGonigal’s Pub is adding to Barrington’s downtown entertainment experience b...
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Aurora Puerto Rican fest adds talent contestJul 23, 2012 2:46 pm - The addition of a new feature to the 41st annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival came out of necessity. Organizers needed more performers to take the stage, but co...
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Memories and new adventures await when DuPage County Fair opensJul 23, 2012 2:32 pm - There’s hardly anything more American than apple pie, fireworks or a hot summer day spent at the county fair. The nostalgia of a fair practically knocks you off your fe...
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Palatine chamber hosts Rockin’ the BlocksJul 22, 2012 5:10 pm - The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first Rockin’ the Blocks event on Saturday, July 28 in the BMO Harris parking lot at the corner of Brockway and Slade...
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Expo for exes? Divorce event coming to NapervilleJul 22, 2012 8:00 am - Couples know how to plan weddings. Motivated by myriad marriage magazines, a plethora of planners and those one-stop-shopping wedding expos, the happy pair works out eve...
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Kids cheer on cowboys at Kane County Fair rodeoJul 21, 2012 9:00 pm - Braden Shepka’s first rodeo featured six cowboys, three cowgirls, bulls, broncos, calves and even a rodeo clown clad in suspenders and oversized jeans. Just the countdo...
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Lake County Fair adds a dose of wackinessJul 21, 2012 5:14 pm - Even the judges aren’t sure how to gauge the sasquatch calling-competition, which is expected to be half the fun. “No one actually knows what that sounds like, so there ...