Festivals and Fairs
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Mexican Independence Day fest Saturday on shores of Lake OpekaSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - The Des Plaines Park District and The Mexican Civic Society of Illinois present the 12th annual Festival! A Celebration of Mexican Independence Day, on Saturday, Sept. 1...
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Scandinavian Day Festival by the numbersSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Keeping ethnic traditions alive has grown more challenging as years have passed, according to Jack Grandin, treasurer of Vasa Park in South Elgin. "Scandinavians assimil...
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Family Freedom Fest an opportunity to show troops your appreciationSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - Sixth annual festival, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in downtown Barrington at the Metra train station. Music, family and children's activities, food, beer garden, spe...
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Festival of the Vine due for a lot of sunshineSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - A forecast of three straight days of sunny weather would put a smile on anyone's face around here. But Festival of the Vine organizers are especially delighted, given wh...
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Beer-chugging contest is no more, but plenty to do at Villa Park festSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Thirty years ago, Villa Park's first Oktoberfest featured German yodeling and a beer-chugging contest. Just imagine a municipality trying to get away with that today. "P...
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Antioch's Fall Arts & Crafts Faire offers holiday ideas for shoppersSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Antioch Chamber of Commerce's 15th annual Fall Arts & Crafts Faire is back this weekend. Director Barbara Porch tells us what you need to know. Q. What happens at this e...
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Expert suggests food and wine pairings at Festival of the WineSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - No fried Snickers bars here. The Flavor Fare at the Festival of the Vine Sept. 11-13 is really a Taste of Geneva, not carnival food. It features sample portion of dishes...
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Itasca celebrates Oktoberfest and fire district's 100th year this weekendSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - This weekend, Itasca is reveling in the excitement of something still new while celebrating the achievements of something quite old. The town's second Oktoberfest runs F...
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Get a history lesson at Wood Dale Harvest FestSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Come for the fun and leave with a little lesson in history at this year's Harvest Fest in Wood Dale. The Wood Dale Historical Society's annual event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p...
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Music highlights Fox Valley Irish FestivalSep 09, 2009 11:00 pm - When planners say that this year's Fox Valley Irish Festival is truly for all ages, they're not just full of blarney. The Irish Fest, a late summer staple for West Dund...