Festivals
Long Grove Chocolate Fest – Back for a Bite in 2021
The sweetest festival of them all is back! Long Grove Chocolate Fest – A Bit-Sized Celebration is back in 2021. We have the delicious details […]
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Artisan Market Opens at Hawthorn Mall
Are you missing all the art and craft fairs that have canceled this summer? Miss no more! Hawthorn Mall is hosting an Artisan Markets every weekend through October 11. Artisan & Maker Market – Hawthorn […]
Fall
Family-Friendly Oktoberfest Celebrations in Lake County
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 […]
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Don’t Miss Event: Color Aloft Balloon Festival
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 […]
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Summer Festivals and Fairs in Lake County
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 […]
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Kite Festivals in Lake County
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 […]
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Craft Beer Fests In Lake County
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 […]
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Winter Festivals in Lake County {2018}
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 […]
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Color Aloft Hot Air Balloon Festival {Grayslake}
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 […]
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Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at the Lake County Fair
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 […]