Festivals and Fairs
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While you're at Oktoberfest, check out the folk art festivalSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - If variety is the spice of life, then this year's Country Folk Art Festival at the Kane County Fairgrounds promises to be one flavorful event. More than 63 artists will...
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Wine, art merge in new Itasca festivalSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - During a vacation to Scottsdale, Ariz., Itasca Trustee Ellen Leahy saw something she knew she simply must bring home. She stumbled upon an art festival that also celebra...
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Beer, brats and bands: You'll find all three at Kane Co.'s first OktoberfestSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Oktoberfest is traditionally about the beer, but at this year's inaugural Kane County Oktoberfest it may be the delicious Bavarian food that steals the show. Planners fo...
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Downtown Naperville sponsoring Girls WeekendSep 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Naperville women don't have to go far to have a girls getaway this weekend. The Downtown Naperville Alliance is serving up four days of shopping, spa specials and fashi...
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Des Plaines fall fest features entertainment, carnival, car showSep 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Fall into fun at Des Plaines fest The Des Plaines Fall Family Fest and Marketplace features live entertainment, carnival booths and games, car shows, a...
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Revolutionary War battles reenacted at CantignySep 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Remembering the war More than 500 re-enactors from the Northwest Territory Alliance bring the Revolutionary War to life in the Revolutionary War Re-ena...
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Geneva Festival of the Vine features crafts, cooking infoSep 12, 2009 11:00 pm - It's Festival of the Vine, not Festival of the Wine, in Geneva this weekend. That means you can have fun and celebrate harvest-time without taking a single sip of syrah....
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Brothers - one in Barrington, one in Saudi Arabia - together for Freedom RunSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - This Saturday, two brothers will take a run together - more than 7,000 miles apart. Matt and Brian Gerber will participate in the second annual Freedom Run. But while Ma...
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Fox Lake 5K race benefits breast cancer researchSep 10, 2009 11:00 pm - This weekend marks the 10th annual Fox Lake Mayor's Challenge 5K Race/Walk. Parks and Recreation Coordinator Nancy Rogers tells us what you need to know. Q. How long has...
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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...