Festival news
Thursday night fireworks kick off this year's event
The annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a summertime tradition for over 50 years, runs from Thursday, July 25- Sunday, July 28 at Volunteer Park.
Barro Fest will be held Saturday, July 27 in Settlers’ Park in Plainfield.
The theme for this year's delicious family-friendly event on Aug. 9 is "Milky Way Meltdown."
Picture perfect weather graced the 2024 German Valley Days July 19-20. The event included a parade, kids events, and a pork chop dinner for the German Valley Fire Department.
With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair, a portion of Third Street in Geneva will be closed July 26-28 in preparation for the event.
The event kicks off Friendship Days, running Jul. 27 - Aug. 4.
Tampico Days wrapped up Sunday, July 21, 2024 with a full slate of fun activities.
The 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show is a family-friendly festival that explores local Will County history, and celebrates the agriculture roots.
The Yorkville River Fest will feature family activities, live country music, beer tasting and more.
Comicopolis will be held Saturday inside and around the White Oak Library District's Lockport branch. The first 500 attendees to the eighth annual Comic and Fandom Con will receive free swag bags.
River Fest returns to Yorkville from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
The Kane County Fair will feature a bull riding competition, live music, kids activities and more.
Artists will perform a variety of folk styles, including blues, alt-country and traditional folk music, from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
The Kane County Fair run from Wednesday through Sunday, July 17 to 21.
A car show, parade, carnival rides and a pickleball tournament were three of the attractions at the ByronFest on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Ribfest in Lake in the Hills was unable to operate for its planned last day Sunday because of soaked grounds.
Sterling's first ever Chalk the Walk was a rousing success, seeing 142 kids sign up to put their artistic expression on the sidewalks of the Grandon Civic Center on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
The All Saints Summer Greek Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 N Broadway St. in Joliet.
51st Annual German Valley Days Festival begins at 5 p.m., Friday, July 19
The largest summer event in Batavia, the three-day Windmill City Festival begins this weekend with live music, food, carnival, games and contests.
Herbal Roots’ Cannafest is a two-day festival held at Elks Page Park in Dixon and meant to celebrate all things cannabis. The festival took place July 12 and 13.
Comics, sci-fi, and superhero fans around the south suburbs will have the opportunity to indulge their geeky side when Comicopolis returns July 20 to downtown Lockport.
Kane County will feature the Windmill City Festival with live music, a craft fair, a pet competition, a carnival, food, drinks and more.
Joliet-based singer-songwriter Matt Sandelin will perform at Audiophil’s Records in Joliet.
The Makers Market will hold the second annual Midsummer Makers Market at Yorkville Town Square Park, North Bridge Street.
The All Saints Summer Greek Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet.
Lake in the Hills Rockin' Ribfest, McHenry's Fiesta Days, Algonquin's Founders' Days Festival and more are all coming up in the weeks ahead.
Esther Skoumal and Kamdyn Larson were named Let Freedom Ring's 2024 Little Miss and Mister Firecracker on July 3.
Bicycles, trikes, and two walking firecrackers took part in this year's event.
All you need to know about the Crystal Lake Lakeside Festival parade Sunday.
From Corn Fest to Music at the Mansion to car racing at the Sycamore Speedway, there's plenty to see and do in DeKalb County this summer.
Festivals in Batavia, Crystal Lake, Yorkville and more to bring music, beer and more this month.
The inaugural Chicago area festival is Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Kane County Cougars stadium in Geneva.
Main stage entertainment this year includes 7th heaven Wednesday, Plain White T’s Thursday, Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press Friday, Hoobastank Saturday and American English Sunday.
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre will host an Independence Day celebration on Wednesday with live music, food vendors, artists and crafters, and fireworks.
Oswego’s Fourth of July Fireworks display will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Point Park on Thursday July 4. Rain date is July 5.
The event is hosted by the St. Charles Business Alliance, and applications can be submitted through their website.
Saturday's high temperatures did not keep people away from Plainfield Fest.
The McHenry County Fair is looking for people of all ages and talents to show off their work, from paintings to food at the home and creative arts exhibitions.
All carnivals in Lake in the Hills will now have to go through the same approval process, as will other events that meet certain criteria.
The third annual St. Charles Summerfest scheduled for Friday night has been canceled due to inclement weather.
The Joliet City Center Partnership Saturday event includes an assortment of activities and entertainment in downtown Joliet.
Plano American Legion will host the First Annual Family Fun Picnic with burgers, hot dogs, table service and more.
The Grayslake Community Park District along with the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce and Village of Grayslake will be hosting the annual Family Picnic and Fireworks Celebration on June 29.
Sandwich Park District will host a Freedom Days parade and celebration with fireworks, food trucks and vendors on Saturday, July 6.
Cloggin’ Craze Dancers and Stacy Sienko will perform Thursday as part of "Concerts on the Hill" at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.
The Dixon Petunia Festival blooms July 3-7 in downtown Dixon.
Attendees under age 21 are allowed in the Plainfield Fest entertainment area this year.