Festivals and Fairs
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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...
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Ducks take their marks at DuPage County FairJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - Once upon a time, Robert Duck was a regular guy, a jeweler by profession. And then he heard about an event that would change his life, though he didn't know it at the ti...
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Naperville man to hold 42nd Mugwump festival this weekendJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - Mugwump and Woodstock share a birthday, theme and arguably a vibe. Woodstock organizers capitalized on the fame of the original 1969 bash to throw 25th and 30th annivers...
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From woodworking to photography, DuPage puts hobbies on display at county fairJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - For James Barry, woodworking has always been an enjoyable pastime. “People have told me I should be doing this for a living, but it’s just a hobby for me,” Barry said. “...
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Elgin arts festival looks to be bigger than beforeJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - Art and soul return for another summer weekend in Elgin with one of the premier art festivals around. The third annual Art and Soul on the Fox festival returns this Sat...
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Monster trucks roll into DuPage County FairJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - The sounds of crunching metal, squealing tires and cheering crowds soon will be intermixed with the noises of cows, sheep and ducks at the DuPage County Fair. For the fi...
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Demolition Derby always a smash hit at DuPage County FairJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - There’s something about a Sunday afternoon in the Grandstand at the DuPage County Fair that turns mild-mannered suburbanites into an energetic throng cheering for mayhem...
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7th Heaven at Streamwood's Summer CelebrationJul 28, 2011 12:00 am - Streamwood's Summer Celebration 2011 will take place July 29-31 at Hoosier Grove Park, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. This year's theme is “Supporting Local Busine...