Festivals and Fairs
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Augustfest in Des Plaines celebrates silver anniversaryAug 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Augustfest, which may be the biggest church-sponsored festival in the Chicago area, turns 25 this year. And Joe Ricchio, 18, of Arlington Heights, has been working on it...
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Local talent will shine at Friday's showAug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether your musical taste runs to rock bands, crooners, or bagpipe ballads, you'll surely be entertained at this year's McHenry County Fair Talent Show. "We have a lot...
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'Green' farming, giant horses new to this year's McHenry County FairAug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Fair starts its 60th anniversary run today, with some new attractions and lots of favorite, family-friendly activities. The five-day fair runs today ...
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Cheap stuff: Dog Days, karaoke fest, Noble Fool's 'Picasso'Aug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Free Quality time with Spot and Fido Dogs and their owners are invited to spend time together with various activities at the Dog Days event at Cantigny. Highlights inclu...
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Crowning the queen: Miss McHenry County pageant a 60-year-traditionAug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Seventeen-year-old Marilyn Thomsen beamed when the crown was set on her head, and her proud friends and family burst into applause. The date was July 29, 1949, the star...
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Veterans to be honored at McHenry Co. FairAug 04, 2009 11:00 pm - For the second year, the McHenry County Fair will honor local veterans with a special day of their own. All veterans will receive free gate admission on Thursday, and th...
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Taste of Roselle wraps up with a flourish of activitiesAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 51259 at St. Walter Catholic Church had their hands full over the weekend at the Taste of Roselle. The eighth graders set up booths, so...
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Dogs and their owners can frolic together at Catigny ParkAug 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Fun for our four-legged friends Dogs and their human companions are all invited to the Dog Days event at Cantigny Park. The day features events for bot...
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Foxfire Fest ( August 1-2 )Jul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - ...
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Coon Creek Country Days (July 30 - August 2)Jul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - ...