Festivals and Fairs
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Inside the mind of MooNiE the Magnif'CentAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - When he speaks, it's almost strange to hear his voice. See, MooNiE the Magnif'Cent at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Bristol Wis., does five shows a day while hardly...
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Taste of Roselle scheduleAug 02, 2011 11:00 pm - The festival runs 7-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, on Main Street, between Roselle Road and Park Street. Fe...
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County fair returns to McHenry, new tent to promote local talentAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - Most years, things stay the same at the McHenry County Fair. This week, though, the fair will bring in the new. The McHenry County Fair, running today, Aug. 3 through Su...
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Midsummer festival at St. Zachary Church in Des PlainesAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - Augustfest 2011 Aug. 4-7 on the grounds of St. Zachary Catholic Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, two blocks east of Elmhurst Road. Food, beer and wine, raffle...
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North Aurora Days brings back traditional eventsAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - The Clocktower Plaza in North Aurora will be closed on at 3 p.m. Friday, to set up for a traditional event. The 2011 North Aurora Days will kick off its three-day festi...
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North Aurora Days race gets a makeoverAug 02, 2011 12:00 am - A dare from Kerri Branson’s friends changed her life in a very big way. Five years ago, friends dared Branson to run a marathon in Minneapolis. After five months of trai...
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National Night Out in the Fox ValleyAug 01, 2011 12:00 am - Algonquin: Resident-hosted community gatherings, various locations. Aug. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. For details, visit national nightout.org. Campton Hills: Police and fire dep...
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Fox Valley, Tri-Cities differ in National Night Out celebrationsAug 01, 2011 12:00 am - To celebrate National Night Out, the Lake in the Hills Police Department hosts a three-day celebration. They should consider themselves lucky — not every town can affor...
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Naperville man wins DuPage Fair photo contest with hot dog shotJul 31, 2011 6:00 am - Challenged to photograph food, Naperville man turns a dog with the works into prize-winning image at DuPage County Fair
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Orion Samuelson gets award at Lake County FairJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - Legendary agriculture reporter Orion Samuelson received another prize for his mantel Friday at the Lake County Fair — a lifetime achievement award for his decades coveri...