Festivals and Fairs
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The best of the baste: Ribfest opens at DuPage County Fairgrounds in WheatonSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - With seven vendors from throughout the country competing for trophies, the aroma of ribs being smoked to perfection permeated the air Friday on the opening of Ribfest at...
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Dundee Lions hosting community breakfast SundaySep 15, 2023 1:00 am - The Dundee Lions Club will hold its annual community breakfast on the final day of this year's Heritage Fest on Sunday. The breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at...
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Calling all carnivores: Ribfest blazes into DuPage County FairgroundsSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - Hickory flavored, smokin' hot, slightly sweet, brushed or mopped in sauce. Professional pitmasters representing a spectrum of distinct, regional barbecue styles will dis...
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Tapping of the keg kicks off Palatine Rotary's OktoberfestSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - The crowning of the 2023 king and queen and a ceremonial tapping of the first keg Friday evening kicked off the Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest. The three-day event...
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Carpentersville celebrating Hispanic culture with FiestapaloozaSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - Carpentersville will host Fiestapalooza on Saturday to coincide with Mexican Independence Day. The festival, which also marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, w...
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Experience 1840s life at Pioneer Day Sept. 24 at Stacy's Historic CornersSep 14, 2023 11:00 pm - Come see what life was like for the early settlers of Glen Ellyn, on the same spot where early residents lived. The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is hosting its annual P...
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Scarecrow contest application deadline has been extendedSep 14, 2023 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Business Alliance has extended the deadline entry for the 2023 Scarecrow Contest at St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend. The annual festival, sponsored by St. ...
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Elgin Rotary, Fox River Trolley Museum to host Oktoberfest Sept. 29-Oct. 1Sep 14, 2023 11:00 pm - The Fox River Trolley Museum and Rotary Club of Elgin are teaming up to bring an Oktoberfest celebration to South Elgin. The three-day fest will be held Sept. 29 to Oct....
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Wheaton hosting annual Festival of CulturesSep 14, 2023 1:00 am - The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is hosting the annual Festival of Cultures on Sunday at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave. The free festival will run from 1 t...
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Fireworks are back: West Dundee hosting Heritage Fest this weekendSep 14, 2023 1:00 am - Heritage Fest is returning - with fireworks - to downtown West Dundee starting Friday. The three-day fall festival will feature music, food, a craft fair, a pancake brea...