Festivals and Fairs
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Pumpkin Fest returns to LibertyvilleOct 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Autumn has arrived, and what better way to get in the spirit than at Libertyville's Pumpkin Fest 2010. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club invites the community to this...
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Mt. Prospect to host Fall FestOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association will host the annual Fall Festival and Octoberfest celebration Oct. 16 in downtown Mount Prospect, Emerson Street and B...
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Cheap stuff: Scarecrow Fest, country music fest, Ann Hampton CallawayOct 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Scarecrows galore Hundreds of handcrafted scarecrows are featured at St. Charles' annual Scarecrow Festival. Other highlights include a carnival...
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'Schunkeling' on the Riverwalk: Fox Valley Oktoberfest moves to BataviaSep 30, 2010 11:00 pm - What does it take to put on a good Oktoberfest party? According to Willi Gohs, president of DANK Fox Valley, it isn't just about the imported German beer or the chilled...
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Fall into Didier Farms PumpkinfestSep 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The annual Pumpkinfest at Didier Farms in Prairie View has returned for another season, and so has the opportunity enjoy all that fall has to offer. Favorite activities...
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Fox Valley fall festivals offer old-fashioned funSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - From the changing leaves to the cool, crisp days, fall is in the air. For those who aren't quite ready to dive into Halloween, area park districts and museums invite you...
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Art in the Barn showcases fine art in a unique settingSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Looking to add a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to your home? Or just love window-shopping at an art fair? Then the 36th annual Art in the Barn juried exhibition and sal...
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Hoffman holds Scarecrow festSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The Hoffman Estates Park District's annual Scarecrow Festival will be held noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road. Festivities include game...
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Beer, brats, music: Find it all at Hoffman Estates' GermanfestSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The Village of Hoffman Estates Arts Commission is proud to bring back its Oktoberfest-themed open-air event, Platzkonzert Germanfest, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Se...
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Harvest Pow Wow provides lessons in Native American cultureSep 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Participating in Native American powwows is part of Melanie Minafore's life - so much so she planned her wedding around one. "We made sure we were able to attend the Har...