Festivals and Fairs
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Wauconda Fest full of music, other funJun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - With a tag line of "Rock with the Best," one would expect Wauconda Fest to be chock-a-block with music when it begins its run Thursday. But music won't be the only fun t...
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Swedish Days bike ride starts SundayJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Concerned about parking in downtown Geneva when Sunday's parade kicks off? Why not try biking to the city? This was the exact idea behind the annual Swedish Days bike ri...
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Swedish Days ready for its 61st birthdayJun 20, 2010 11:00 pm - There are only two ways to say "welcome" in Swedish, but many ways to express that hospitality. From Tuesday to Sunday, June 22 to 27, the Swedish Days festival will ret...
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Rolling Meadows fireworks show here to stayJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Plans are well underway for Rolling Meadows' annual Independence Day parade and fireworks show Sunday, July 4. Though cuts have been made elsewhere, city council member...
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Authentic Scandinavian festival graces Geneva this weekendJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - In 1911, a small organization of Swedish, Norwegian and other Scandinavian residents created a festival in Geneva to pay tribute to the culture of their homeland. The f...
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Enjoy a brew and some tunes while supporting charityJun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Beer lovers and fans of live music will fit in perfectly this weekend in downtown Elgin, when the city holds its seventh annual Elgin BrewFest. This is the second year t...
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Midsommar celebrates Scandinavian love for sunshineJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Bright summer days may not always be pleasant, given the scorching temperatures. But they are a luxury for Scandinavians, who have celebrated the arrival of summer solst...
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Suburbs' first major summer fest will go on, rain or shineJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Always the first major festival of the summer, RotaryFest will be held Wednesday through Sunday just off Lions Drive between Elk Grove High School and Rainbow Falls. Adm...
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Arts and blues mix Saturday in Mt. ProspectJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Residents, blues fans and art lovers are invited to "get down" and experience some of Chicago's hottest blues and discover the unique works of local artisans at two Moun...
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Cheap stuff: Porsche parade, trolley rides, family festJun 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Porsches on parade The Porsche Club of America Chicago region hosts its Porsche Club Concours, a car show featuring 30 to 50 vintage and modern Porsches, displayed ...