Chris Gerke
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Live music, car show, fireworks highlight Huntley Fall FestSep 23, 2026 10:36 am - Huntley Fall Fest celebrates its 21st year Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, with three days of live music featuring multiple bands, carnival rides, kids’ activities, a car show, craft vendors and Saturday night fireworks at Deicke Park.
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West Dundee Heritage Fest returns for 28th year with music, craft show, new 10K raceSep 16, 2026 10:51 am - West Dundee’s 28th annual Heritage Fest Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20, features a dozen bands, an arts and crafts fair with 100 artisans, a car show and a new 10K race.
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How the suburbs will honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11Sep 08, 2026 5:44 am - Communities across the suburbs will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with ceremonies featuring flag displays, memorial services, and guest speakers with personal 9/11 connections.
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Six stages of music and tales: Fox Valley’s folk fest celebrates its 50th yearSep 01, 2026 7:14 pm - The Fox Valley Folk Music & Storytelling Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary Sept. 6-7 at Wheeler Park in Geneva, featuring over 20 national and international acts across six stages, including folk music performances, and storytelling sessions.
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Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival marks 25th year with 10 bands and fireworksSep 01, 2026 2:56 pm - Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival celebrates its 25th year on Labor Day weekend with three days of activities, 10 bands performing various music styles, carnival rides, and a fireworks show Sunday night.
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‘Much more than music’: Moose-a-Palooza expands lineup of local bands in effort to help even more kidsAug 25, 2026 2:11 pm - Help give children and teens in need a safe home, a quality education and hope for a brighter future by attending the annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest & Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 29, on the grounds of the Batavia Moose Lodge.
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New Villa Fest brings big rigs, live music and family fun to Villa ParkAug 19, 2026 12:12 pm - Villa Park is launching Villa Fest, a reimagined version of their former Summer Festival, featuring local food vendors, kids' activities like Big Rigs & Kids display, bingo, a dunk tank with local officials, and a competitive bags tournament with cash prizes.
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Summer Daze bringing live music, food and family fun to WarrenvilleAug 05, 2026 6:22 pm - Warrenville’s Summer Daze will be bringing live music, ranging from country rock from the Badger State to nerdy ’90s jams, to the stage on Aug. 7-8. There also will be the annual car show, food vendors, beer and wine, and free kids' activities.
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McHenry County Fair introduces its first Round Bale RumbleAug 03, 2026 12:41 pm - The McHenry County Fair (Aug 4-9) introduces its first Round Bale Rumble competition, where teams race to push massive hay bales. The weeklong fair features rodeo, quad racing, demolition derby, live music, food-eating contests, look-alike competitions, and various free family activities at the Woodstock fairgrounds.
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DuPage County Fair kicks off Thursday with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day Thursday, July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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