Festivals and Fairs
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Aged to perfection: Festival of the Vine shines in its 29th yearSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Localvores, rejoice! Geneva's annual Festival of the Vine, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 10-12, will include all the music, food and fun as years past - plu...
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Back for its third year, Itasca Oktoberfest now a traditionSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - At Itasca's first Oktoberfest in 2008, musicians and vendors kept asking organizers how many years the fest had been around. "They couldn't believe it was our first year...
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Experience Nordic traditions at Scandinavian DaySep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Nordic history and culture will be in the spotlight this weekend in South Elgin at the 31st annual Scandinavian Day Festival. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun...
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Cheap stuff: Dog Days of Dundee, Kite Fest, pioneer daySep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Dog Days of Dundee Dogs and their human companions can enjoy some quality time together at the Dog Days of Dundee event in West Dundee. Activiti...
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Images from Naperville's Last FlingSep 06, 2010 11:00 pm - ...
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Eat on the street: Downtown Batavia Block Party features music, munchiesSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Whether you consider it the end of the summer party or the kickoff to fall fun, there is no question about it. The Downtown Batavia Block Party is the place to be for g...
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Jammin' on Main Street to benefit food pantrySep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Wauconda's 11th annual Jammin' on Main Street event will be back this weekend, offering good fun for a good cause. Sponsored by the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce an...
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Campton Prairie Fest returns Sept. 11Sep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Campton Township's 4th Annual Prairie Fest celebrating natural open space returns this month with hayrides, exhibits and old-fashioned games. The free event is schedule...
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A chance to create your own scarecrowSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Summer is drawing to a close and autumn is on its way - which means that the 25th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Festival, Oct. 8-10, is just around the corner. Kathy Loub...
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Civil War Encampment draws history buffs, newcomers, to Graue MillSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - There are always some people who are caught off guard. As they head out for a late summer stroll around Graue Mill and Museum in Oak Brook, a part of the DuPage County F...