Festivals and Fairs
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Des Plaines parish Summer Bash starts FridayAug 07, 2011 12:00 am - St. Stephen’s parish community at 1263 Prospect Ave., Des Plaines, will host their 9th annual Family fest Summer Bash, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 12-14, at the church, corner o...
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Whimsy for adults and children alike at South Elgin festivalAug 06, 2011 12:00 am - If you think the world of magic, fairies and elves is the stuff of kids, think again. The World of Faeries Festival at Vasa Park in South Elgin drew plenty of grown-up f...
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Weekend picks: Don't miss Haley's 'Idol' tourAug 06, 2011 12:00 am - Sing, sing, sing Cheer on Wheeling native and “American Idol” finalist Haley Reinhart when she comes back to town Saturday as part of the American Idol Live! Tour 2...
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Weekend picks: Fab Four fest hits RosemontAug 05, 2011 12:00 am - A fest for ‘The Fab Four' Beatles fans and vendors from across the globe come together for Beatles-related activities in 15 ballrooms and areas of the Hyatt Regency...
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Arlington Hts. fests to bookend running of the Arlington MillionAug 05, 2011 12:00 am - Celebrate the end of summer with two back-to-back high-energy events in downtown Arlington Heights Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. It all starts with Mane Event, the “M...
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Kick back for Warrenville’s Summer DazeAug 04, 2011 1:00 am - Warrenville’s annual Summer Daze festival returns this weekend with more entertainment and a larger art show that organizers hope will draw bigger crowds. The two-day fe...
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Cornfest is Saturday at Community Church of Rolling MeadowsAug 04, 2011 12:00 am - A small homey festival that’s older than many of the people who attend — that’s Cornfest. The annual daylong festival, sponsored by Community Church of Rolling Meadow...
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Roselle Taste is back despite financial challengesAug 03, 2011 1:00 am - Even as village budget cuts put this year's Taste of Roselle to the test, organizers felt the tradition must continue. “When this started 30 years ago, the intent was to...
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After near cancelation last year, Hampshire festival prepares to donate more to local pantryAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - Many people attending this weekend’s Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days may wonder where the money goes from the wristband they purchase at the fair. If the thought of i...
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World of Faeries comes to South ElginAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - For kids of all ages, Ren Faire junkies or those who enjoy costume play and swordfighting, the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin offers a chance for escapism. “It...