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    Dixon City Market

    Dixon Riverfront Park •  Jul 17 @ 5PM

    Gather on the Dixon Riverfront every Wednesday this summer. Read more about Dixon City Market
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    Microbrew Review

    Jul 17

    The Oak Park Microbrew Review is one of the longest-running beer festivals in the Chicagoland area – 17 years!  Read more about Microbrew Review
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    Evanston Plein Air Festival

    Various Locations in Evanston •  Jul 13 – Jul 21

    Art meets nature and architecture during Evanston Made's Plein Air Festival. Experience this citywide art festival with painting demonstrations, parties and an art market. Read more about Evanston Plein Air Festival
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    Fiesta Days

    Petersen Park •  Jul 11 – Jul 21

    McHenry Fiesta Days is 11 days of good food, family fun, live music and entertainment! Read more about Fiesta Days
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    Kane County Fair 2024

    Kane County Fairgrounds  •  Jul 17 – Jul 21

    The Kane County Fair is hosted at the Kane County Fairgrounds and features carnival rides, demolition derbies, professional bull riding, music and more. Read more about Kane County Fair 2024
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    Alton Night Market

    Jacoby Arts Center  •  Jun 06 – Jul 25 @ 7PM

    You never know what you might find at the Alton Night Market! Made for night owls, the Night Market isn't just your average farmer's market! Visitors… Read more about Alton Night Market
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    Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show at the Vermilion County Museum

    Vermilion County Museum •  Jul 01 – Jul 31 @ 10AM

    Judges will award ribbons in the following categories:
    Bed Quilts, Lap Quilts, Panels, Wall Hangings, Machine Embroidery, Clothing/Purses, Household, Young Quilt Maker (Item made by individual 18…
    Read more about Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show at the Vermilion County Museum
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    Danville Dans 2024 Baseball Season

    Historic Danville Stadium •  May 28 – Jul 31 @ 6:30PM

    Crack! Gotta love the sound of a wooden bat as it sends a ball out of the ballpark! Read more about Danville Dans 2024 Baseball Season

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