Festivals and Fairs
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Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Ribfest breaks out the barbecue July 11-14Jul 05, 2024 10:00 am - The Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills' Rockin’ Ribfest returns on July 11-14 with a dozen bands, a carnival, and business expo. Not to mention, a variety of award-winning barbecue and rib vendors.
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Suburbs celebrate Fourth of July, including return of parade in Highland ParkJul 04, 2024 5:23 pm - Thousands of revelers clad in red, white and blue lined dozens of Fourth of July parade routes throughout the suburbs Thursday. That included Highland Park, where a community parade returned to downtown streets two years after the mass shooting that left seven people dead and 48 others wounded.
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Conflicting reports of injuries after malfunction halts Wheaton fireworks displayJul 04, 2024 7:50 am - Wheaton’s annual Independence Day fireworks display came to an abrupt and unexpected halt Wednesday night when the show’s operator experienced a malfunction, city officials reported.
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Where to watch fireworks in the suburbs this weekJul 04, 2024 7:00 am - With the Fourth of July upon us, communities are readying their fireworks displays. Here’s where you can see them.
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Fireworks and flags fan pre-Fourth of July festivitiesJul 03, 2024 6:08 pm - Flags and fireworks marked a festive beginning to early Fourth of July celebrations across the suburbs Wednesday.
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Frontier Days — one of the largest fests in suburbs — begins WednesdayJul 02, 2024 6:40 pm - Crews are putting the finishing touches on setup for Frontier Days, one of the largest summer festivals in the suburbs that opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Arlington Heights.
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Fun contests for kids and adults, live music and more at Batavia’s Windmill City Festival July 12-14Jul 02, 2024 5:57 pm - The largest event of the summer is back! The Batavia Riverwalk will be brimming with activity all weekend long during the annual Windmill City Festival July 12-14.
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Glendale Heights Fest to feature four days of music, capping off with fireworks on the final nightJul 02, 2024 5:33 pm - Over a dozen musical groups will be taking the stage during the four-day Glendale Heights Fest on July 11-14.
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McHenry County Fair more than just animals and rides: Officials seeking local talent to exhibit their work
Jul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food, for the home and creative arts exhibitions — but getting people involved has been a growing challenge.
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Parades, music, fireworks set for Elgin’s July 4 celebrationJul 01, 2024 6:58 pm - Elgin’s annual Fourth of July celebration features parades, live music, a pie-eating contest and more before culminating with a fireworks display.