Festivals and Fairs
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Staycation the theme for Kane County FairJul 11, 2010 11:00 pm - The economy in turmoil has plagued the minds and wallets of Americans for the past several years. It has also had an impact on festivals and fairs, and the Kane County F...
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Record crowds at Itasca Fest not fazed by showersJul 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Many Itasca Fest-goers who scrambled under tents to escape a brief shower Sunday were faced with a surprise when they walked into a post-show meet-and-greet with the sta...
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Cheap stuff: 'Harry Potter', antique show, big band danceJul 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Freebie Terry Moran Family Day The annual fundraiser Terry Moran Family Day features live entertainment, games, food vendors, and softball and baggo ...
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Three-day 'Dog Days' festival in Libertyville is all canineJul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Dog is definitely man's best friend, the kind of friend that will jump off a platform into a 27,000-gallon pool just to retrieve some stupid toy you threw in. Dogs were ...
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Water show canceled, but fireworks still on Saturday in Fox River GroveJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Community support - in the form of donations - helped keep this year Fox River Grove's fireworks celebration alive. "I mean we've gotten more donations this year than pr...
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Batavia's Windmill City Festival features friendly competitionJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The Batavia Park District is striving to give residents a reason to leave the cool confines of their homes and venture out into the heat. Beginning Friday at 4 p.m., th...
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Fire hose challenge offers wet fun for kidsJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - There's no better way to beat the summer heat than getting soaked; and the Batavia Fire Department is here to help. Back by popular demand, the fire hose challenge will ...
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Annual Ribfest to slab up Lake in the HillsJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - It will be a finger lickin' good time in Lake in the Hills this weekend, as the fifth annual Rockin' Rotary Ribfest is slated for a four-day stint in Sunset Park, 5200 M...
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A Greek sampler on tap for this weekend in ElginJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The vogue for Mediterranean freshness will return to Elgin this weekend as the St. Sophia Church kicks off its 32nd annual Greek Festival. The celebration will start at...
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Heat, hot bands keep attendance steady or up at local festivalsJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - The sagging economy did not hurt attendance overall at the Northwest suburbs' Fourth of July festivals, and several fests report they had more visitors this year than la...