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Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in Lake County

August 28, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

You don’t need a passport to enjoy the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest. Traditionally a beer festival, it is also known for celebrating German culture, food, and entertainment. But what if you want the children to be […]

Don’t Miss Event: Color Aloft Balloon Festival

August 16, 2019 Melissa Haak 3

There is something mesmerizing about hot air balloons; a sense of whimsy, perhaps, or the jaw-dropping impact of color against a breathtakingly blue sky. They feel timeless, and it’s rare enough to see one that they […]

Summer Festivals and Fairs in Lake County

June 6, 2019 Melissa Haak 2

The Little Lake County Summer Festival Guide is presented by St. John Lutheran School in Libertyville. Visit them during Libertyville Days for their huge rummage sale. We’ve barbecued and paraded and now it’s time to […]

Kite Festivals in Lake County

April 24, 2019 Tracy Rubel 0

I’ve never been good at flying kites. I never could get them up in the sky. However, last year my son ended up getting a kite in his Easter basket. We took it to the […]

Craft Beer Fests In Lake County

April 9, 2019 Cindy Smith 0

Craft beer became “trendy” about ten years ago, but a decade later it’s safe to say it’s a trend that’s sticking around. From the city to the suburbs, it seems like a new brewery is […]

Sap it Up: Maple Syrup Festivals In and Around Lake County

February 20, 2018 Cindy Smith 2

I have lived in the Lake County for 40 years, minus college and the three years we moved to Ohio. Can you believe I had no idea that in our very own neck of the […]

Winter Festivals in Lake County {2018}

January 4, 2018 Tracy Rubel 0

Arctic temperatures, ice, and snow will soon be gracing us with its presence again here in Lake County. While I have always thought of this time of the year as just a time to stay […]

Labor Day Weekend Festivals in Lake County {2017}

August 28, 2017 Melissa Haak 1

It’s the final weekend of summer festival season. Savor the final moments of summer a final weekend of picture perfect summer events–festivals, concerts, car shows and more! We’ve rounded up the Labor Day Weekend Festivals […]

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Color Aloft Hot Air Balloon Festival {Grayslake}

August 18, 2017 Cindy Smith 0

It’s August, and you know what that means! No, not back to school (at this point we’ve all heard enough about that) — but it is once again time for the Color Aloft Balloon Festival […]

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at the Lake County Fair

July 26, 2017 Jennifer Johnson 0

It’s fair time in Lake County, yes, that’s right, it’s time for the Lake County Fair. The fairgrounds are now bustling with activity in preparation for the 89th Lake County Fair. The fair opens on […]

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