Downtown Geneva, IL

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DATE: May 29, 2023 | 10am​

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FEATURES: American Legion Geneva Post 75's event May 29 is the highlight of the three-day Memorial Day Weekend — May 27-29 this year. The procession, featuring the color guard, local veterans, city officials, and Boy and Girl Scouts, will step off at 10 a.m. on Third Street.

On Third Street and adjacent streets

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DATES: June 21 - 25, 2023

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FEATURES: A must stop for a summer fun destination is Geneva’s Annual Swedish Days Festival. “The Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals” is scheduled to run Thursday through June 21 - 25, 2023. Full schedule will be posted prior to the event. SUMMER DOESN’T GET ANY SWEDER THAN THIS!

On Third Street

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DATES: July 29 - 30, 2023 | 10am - 5pm

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FEATURES: For 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety. The fine arts show showcases over 155 fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums from 10 am-5 pm. Historic downtown Geneva serves as a picturesque backdrop for the outdoor fine arts show on Third Street in Geneva.

Various Locations Downtown Geneva

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DATES: September 8 - 12, 2023

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FEATURES: 

Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. An arts and crafts show, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.

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INSIDER TIPS: Purchase tasting tickets in advance directly from restaurants and shops.  Our favorite tasting is the Graham's Tent.

Courthouse Parking Lot on 4th Street and James Street

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DATES: Thursdays in July and August | 5pm - 8pm

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FEATURES: Step back in time and join us on Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm during July and August at the historic Kane County Courthouse as car collectors gather together to show off their rides. The audience comes from near and far to enjoy great music and food while they ogle the beauties and vote for their favorite make and model. Please Note: The Chamber will decide by 3 p.m. on the day of the show to cancel the car show in the case of questionable weather conditions. Please check the Geneva Chamber Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GenevaILChamber/) or the home page of this website to check the status.

Third Street and South Street, Geneva

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DATES: August 27, 2023 | 10am - 4pm

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FEATURES: Classic Car enthusiasts will view a beautiful collection of antique, classic, and modern automobiles. Participants from all over the Country displayed their prized automobiles on Third street, hoping to be awarded one of the coveted "Benz" Trophies. 

Kane County Fairgrounds | 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles

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DATES: July 12 - 16, 2023 | Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 11pm, Friday & Saturday 12pm - 12am, Sunday 12pm - 1pm

 

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FEATURES: Wednesday is a FREE ADMISSION day!  Admission and hours vary, but you can find a monster truck show, demolition derby, bull riding, live music, amusement rides, kid attractions, petting zoo, and MORE!

• Wednesday: $5 admission

• Thursday: $5; children under 3 FREE

• Friday—Sunday: $10/adult | $5/children 3-12 | FREE/children under 3

• Senior citizens over 62: FREE Thursday until 5:00 p.m.

• Military with I.D.: FREE Thursday until 5:00 p.m.

• Season Tickets: $25.00 save $15.00

Various Locations

 

DATES: September 7 - 10, 2023

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FEATURES: St. Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day event that coordinates and promotes live jazz music in different downtown establishments. An array of downtown St. Charles venues will take part. Patrons can enjoy jazz music from lunch through the evening, with the opportunity to visit multiple venues, including the 1st Street Plaza on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

The Riverwalk

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DATES: July 7 - 9, 2023

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FEATURES: Many family-friendly attractions including a golf competition, food and beer garden, carnival, live music, yard games, a diaper derby, and a pet competition!

FREE ADMISSION

The Wilds at Red Oak, 1400 N. River Road, North Aurora

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DATE: July 15, 2023 | 6:30p - 8:30p

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FEATURES: Lightning Bugs or fireflies? This fantastic evening will start with a pizza dinner followed by some games and activities before heading outside to the campfire to try and catch some lightning bugs! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Fee includes dinner, activities, and giveaways!

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COST: Adults, $10 / Child,$15 Register Online

Various Locations, but centered around The Riverwalk

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DATES: September 3, 2023 | 4pm - 9pm

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FEATURES: Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Downtown Batavia Block Party & Taste of Batavia! The party comes complete with awesome live music, a Car Show, Pie Bake-off, and free kids area! Join us at Peg Bond Center for Block Party, and you'll find the Car Show on N River Street!

15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich

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DATES: September 6 - 10, 2023​

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FEATURES: The Sandwich Fair, first started as an annual livestock show in DeKalb County. Held yearly, Wednesday–Sunday after Labor Day since 1888, it is one of the oldest continuing county fairs in the state of Illinois. Large crowds stroll throughout the beautiful tree lined grounds, all five days of the fair, which has something of interest for everyone.

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TICKETS: Tickets are available at the entrance gate after parking. Parking is included with admission.  Adult $10, Child 6-12 $7, 5 and under is free.

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Promotional Days:

Children Free Day- Wednesday, September 7-  Children 12 and under are free

Senior Day-Thursday, September 8-  Fair goers 65 and over get in for $7 before 5pm. Children 12 and under free until 5pm.

Bargain Day- Friday, September 9- Children 12 and under free until 5pm. Everyone 13 years and older admitted for $7 before 5pm

Sunday, September 11- After 3pm everyone admitted for $7

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35 W 217 Route 31, South Elgin, IL

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DATES: August 5 & 6, 2023 10am - 7pm

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FEATURES: Features include a "Unicorn Dreams" theme, fairy tea times, crafting, bubbles, storytelling, and live music.

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COST: Website is currently under construction- keep checking back for updates

Elburn Lions Community Park, 500 S. Filmore Street, Elburn, IL

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DATES: August 18 - 20, 2023

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FEATURES: In 1934 the Elburn Lions Club began an annual event known as “A Day in the Park”, which later became known as Elburn Days, running for over 85 years now! Details will be posted as they are available, but plans include a carnival, food and drink, entertainment, parade and more!

Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL

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DATES: June 23 25, 2023

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FEATURES: Like usual, the almighty strawberry is the star attraction at Strawberry Fest. Some of the area’s most popular restaurants, chefs, and vendors will pop-up shop to serve unique strawberry-centric cuisine. Featured items usually include things like strawberry BBQ sauces, deep fried strawberries on a stick, chocolate strawberry popcorn, strawberry kabobs, strawberry jams, strawberry fudge, funnel cakes with strawberries, strawberry smoothies, strawberry blintz, strawberry banana Nutella crepes, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry donuts, strawberry shakes, strawberry ice cream, chocolate strawberry sundaes, and much more. A wide variety of non-strawberry-centric vendors will also be on-hand also dishing out other summertime delights. For those who like to mix it up, Strawberry Fest includes live music and family entertainment. Non-stop tunes, from solo acts to touring bands, on multiple stages will ensure there’s never a dull moment for teens and grown-ups, while complimentary children’s games and activities will capture the kids’ attention just the same. As in year’s past, a classic carnival with everyone’s favorite rides will thrill the young and young at heart.

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TIMES:  Fri, 12 pm – 11 pm, Sat, 10 am – 11 pm, Sun, 10 am – 6 pm

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COST:  $5 per person, children 12 andunder are free with a paid adult

Recreation Park  | 500 E. Miner Street, Arlington Heights 

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DATES: June 30 - July 4, 2023

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FEATURES: The Festival features FREE Entertainment on three stages. We have great food prepared and served by volunteers, assisted by local community groups. There are many FREE Family events and Sports Activities along with Carnival rides and one of the largest Fourth of July Parades in the northwest suburbs. One of the Festival’s highlights is the Citizen’s with Disability Day when people with special needs and their immediate families are invited to come to a complimentary, fun-filled, event.

Downtown Naperville, IL

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DATES: September 1 - 4, 2023

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FEATURES: The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend near Downtown Naperville and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: musicians on multiple stages, Family Fun Land area, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo and a running event.

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COST: FREE!

Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL

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DATES: June 24 - 25, 2023| 10am - 5pm

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FEATURES: Since 1959, the club has presented a free art fair in the summer. The longest continuously running art fair in Illinois, this event brings a weekend of art and artistry to Naper Settlement in a free, fun, and family-friendly environment. Held on the weekend after Father’s Day, the event features over 100 artists, a Silent Auction, Empty Bowls fundraiser for food pantries, a free children’s activity tent, an interactive Community Mural, 3D chalk artist, balloon artist, music, and food.

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COST: FREE!

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa 

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DATES: June 16 - 18, 2023

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FEATURES: Take in the balloon race and enjoy “country elegant” accommodations only minutes from historic downtown Galena, IL. Activities include live music, inflatables for the kids, a classic car show, and of course - hot air balloons!

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COST: $5 cash only

Volunteer Park 

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DATES: July 20 - 23, 2023

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FEATURES: Although corn is a major part of this festival, you will also find live entertainment, classic car shows, parades, fireworks, food & beer, outdoor movies, and more family-friendly fun!

91 Plank Drive, Oswego, IL

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DATES: June 15 -18, 2023

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FEATURES: Oswego’s four-day community celebration brought to you by the Oswegoland Park District, generous business sponsors, civic organizations, and hundreds of volunteers. We warmly invite you to be a part of the community celebration. Whether supporting the fest, hosting an event, or participating in the fun, there’s a place for you at your community festival. PrairieFest events are held throughout Oswego with the main festival grounds located at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Road, Oswego, IL.

County Line Road, Maple Park, IL

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DATES: September 2 - 4, 2023

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FEATURES: Craft Show, Car Show, Bags Tournament, Kids’ Bike and Wagon Parade, live entertainment, food vendors, 5K race/2 mile walk, and the Kid Zone, loaded with activities.

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Fun Fest is a not-for-profit event, run completely by volunteers. Funds that we raise are mainly used to support the festival the following year, but we also purchase items for the village of Maple Park.

Montgomery Park, 301 River St., Montgomery, IL

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DATES: June 10, 2023 | 11am - 7pm

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FEATURES: Hey Foodies! The Village of Montgomery is bringing you the Inaugural Montgomery Street Eats Festival. Featuring 10+ of the regions best food trucks, live DJ Entertainment, a beer garden and a Vendor Village (featuring local businesses) - it's fun for the whole family.

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Food Truck Line Up:

Burrito Xpress

Culinary Gangster (unti 4pm)

Grumpy Gaucho (arriving after 2pm)

Happy Lobster Truck

Kissed by Fire

My Funnel Truck

My Mama's Mini Donuts

Royal Blue BBQ

Savory Curst

Serna's Grill Food 

*Subjet to change, more coming soon!

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COST: Free admission

*NEW ADDRESS* DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL

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DATES: TBA

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FEATURES: More info coming soon!

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COST: No entry fee, concerts require tickets

Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave, Wheaton, IL

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DATES: June 1 - 4, 2023

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FEATURES: Cream of Wheaton is an early summer festival featuring a carnival, food vendors, business expo, arts & crafts, and entertainment!

Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave, Wheaton, IL

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DATES: August 5, 2023 | 12pm - 4pm

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FEATURES:

This year will feature more than 60 unique BREW AND SELTZER options, so there will truly be something for everybody! Plus, Breakfast Club will be playing your favorite 80’s hits! So grab your tickets to enjoy a summer day at the park with good drinks, good music, and good friends!

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All guests must be at least 21 years of age with a valid ID for entry.

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COST: View here for ticket pricing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wheaton-brew-and-seltzer-fest-2023-tickets-518026931497

DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL

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DATES: August 19, 2023| 3pm - 1am

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FEATURES: Our Markets host antique, vintage, and collectible dealers from throughout the Midwest in indoor buildings, open-air and heated tents. Offered for sale will be a variety of antiques and collectibles, including country furniture, estate jewelry. Victoriana, postcards, art glass and porcelains, advertising items, old toys, vintage clothing and linens, coins, decorator items, paintings, primitives, treasures, and much, much more.

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COST: $10 per attendee | Children 12 years and under free with adult | Free parking. Tickets available at the gate.

Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave, Wheaton, IL

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DATES: August 24 -26, 2023 | 6:45pm Puppet Show & 7pm Performance

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FEATURES: Everyone knows a few lines of Shakespeare. Everyone’s seen a play or two. Experience another of the world’s greatest playwright’s works in the newly renovated Memorial Park Bandshell. Shakespeare in the Park is a high-quality annual theater event presented free of charge to the public by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College’s Arena Theater.

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Limited seating is available. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

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COST: FREE, but donations are welcome!

Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 S. Randall Rd, West Dundee, IL

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DATES: July 8, 2023 | 5pm - 8:30pm

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FEATURES: Enjoy a night under the stars and support the Randall Oaks Zoo animals at BREW AT THE ZOO! Featuring adult beverages, food trucks, live music, zoo tours, photobooth, lawn games, raffles + more.

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COST: $15 - $45 per ticket. AGES 21+ ONLY.

W Benton St & S River St, Aurora, IL

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DATES: May 29, 2023 | 10am

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FEATURES: 

• The Parade will begin at the intersection of Benton St. and River St.

• March east on Benton St. to Broadway (Rt. 25)

• March north on Broadway (Rt. 25) to Downer Pl.

• March west on Downer Pl. to River St. where the Parade will conclude

The Reviewing Stand will be placed in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, located at 20 East Downer Place, for best viewing. 

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COST: FREE!

Water Street Mall, 13 Water St, Aurora, IL

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DATES: August 26, 023 | 12pm - 5pm

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FEATURES: Alley Art Festival is a local, grassroots outdoors art festival typically held at Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora on the last Saturday of August. It’s a day of fun, music, and art – with tons of local artists! ALL AGES

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COST: FREE!

Various Locations in the Fox River Valley

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DATES: June 3, 2023 | 10am - 4pm

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FEATURES: The Fox River Arts Ramble is a collaborative effort of the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, the St. Charles Arts Council and Water Street Studios. The event was created in 2018 with the mission of promoting arts and culture in the Fox River Valley. Over 50 artists opened their studios to the public that year! The event will be held rain or shine.

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COST: FREE!

Downtown Aurora (see description below for details)​

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DATES: June 11, 2023| 12pm

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FEATURES: Come celebrate Pride with a parade stepping off at 12:00 PM Parade Route: * Staging on Benton, from River to Broadway * Stepping off at Broadway and Benton * Traveling North on Broadway to Downer * Traveling West on Downer to Middle * Ending at Downer and Middle

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COST: FREE!

Starts at 484 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL

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DATES: June 15, 2023 | 5pm - 7pm

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FEATURES:

Join us for an amazing night of wine tasting and shopping specials to kick off Father’s Day weekend!

Ko-ze Wine Room has put together a selection of 30 wines for you to taste with a perfectly paired bite. Travel through 15 shops in Downtown Glen Ellyn enjoying 2 tastes in each! Enjoy fantastic food and wine, all while shopping fantastic summer finds!

Only 200 tickets will be sold and tickets sales end Sunday, June 4th. $30/ticket

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On June 15th, start at Ko-ze Wine Room, 484 N Main Street at 5pm. Pick up your souvenir glass, wristband and map card. Then head out to explore in any order you choose. End the night at Ko-ze to pick up your purchase of your favorite wines.

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COST: $30 per ticket

Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL

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DATES: August 26 -27, 2023 | 10am - 5pm (Saturday) & 10am  - 4pm (Sunday)

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FEATURES: 

For the 54th year, the Festival of the Arts will be returning to picturesque Lake Ellyn. This Fine Art show serves as a destination event bringing thousands of visitors from the Chicagoland area to Lake Ellyn. Our Festival has expanded to include Fiber artists and Folk music. We love the combination of talent and the increase in activity that it cultivates. We added this element in 2022 and found it to not only increase the amount of visitors to the show but also to extend the length of their visit. You should expect visitors to come and spend the day browsing the booths, knitting by the lake, listening to the live music, and wandering into downtown Glen Ellyn to explore and enjoy a sit down meal.

Event Hours:

• Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

• Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

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COST: FREE!

The Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL

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DATES: August 19 - 20, 2023 | 10am - 5pm

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FEATURES: Sip wine and shop for nature-themed art as you stroll around Meadow Lake. Browse this juried art show featuring photography, woodturning, jewelry, painting, ceramics, fused glass, and more from Midwest artists. Guests can purchase wine and other beverages to enjoy as they browse the artworks on display.

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COST: Free—Included free with timed-entry Arboretum admission

Elm Street, Sycamore, IL

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DATES: August 26, 2023 | 5pm - 11pm​

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FEATURES: 

Bigger and better than ever! More ribs, beer and music! The Fest will be held August 26 from 5 pm to 11 pm downtown Sycamore on Elm Street and City Lot 1 & 2. RR&B Fest consists of award-winning rib vendors from across the region, craft beer, and crowd-pleasing musical entertainment from headliner, Back Country Roads.

Guests can raise their glasses and sip craft beer! Please stay tuned as we announce this years craft beer line-up. Delicious ribs and side dishes will be served up by multiple vendors and compete for the title of RR&B Fest Champion.

Back Country Roads have played at events such as Country Thunder and opened for national acts such as Phil Vassar, Darryl Worley, David Lee Murphy, Neal McCoy, Steel Magnolia, Keith Anderson and Easton Corbin. They play mostly current Top 40 Country hits, with a few older selections and some originals in the mix as well.  DJ Kris from Behind the Beats will be playing from 7;30 to 9 p.m.

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COST: Vendor prices vary

Stearns Rd + Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL

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DATES:

FEST HOURS:
Friday 6/30  5pm -11pm
Saturday 7/1   12pm -11pm
Sunday 7/2  3pm - 11pm
Monday 7/3  5pm -11pm
Tuesday 7/4  12pm -11pm

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FEATURES: Carnival, food, beer, bands. Friends. It's on! More info to be released. Fireworks are scheduled for Friday, July 2, and the parade on Saturday, July 3rd! Live music all weekend.

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COST: FREE ENTRY!

Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Avenue, Elgin

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DATES: July 4 , 2023 | Parade at 9am, Food trucks at 4pm, Concert at 7pm, Fireworks at 9:20pm​

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FEATURES: The City of Elgin is excited to celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade, concert and fireworks, all occuring on Monday, July 4th, 2022. This year's theme is "There is No Place Like Home". The parade will kick off at 9a.m. on Slade and Douglas street, and end in front of Elgin City Hall. It will feature various forms of entertainment to enjoy. Food trucks suited for various tastes will be parked on Grove street (adjacent to Festival Park) starting at 4:00 PM. The concert will occur at Festival Park (132 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120) and begin at 7PM. Viewers will enjoy musical entertainment provided by The Modern Day Romeos. This all-day event will end with a vibrant fireworks show beginning at approximately 9:20 PM.

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COST: FREE!