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Event Series Sandwich Fair

Sandwich Fair

Sandwich Fairgrounds 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL, United States

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...

Free – $10

Pet Event

Bartlett Gazebo Park 102 N Eastern Avenue, Bartlett, IL, United States

An event for pets and their well-behaved humans. The Pet Event is your opportunity to meet 15+ area rescue organizations – saving all manner of creatures from dogs to lizards – shop 20+ pet-related vendors and watch animal demos. Food and fall-related treats available for purchase.

Free

A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous

Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Welcome to "A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous". The Rendezvous will be held on September 9 and 10, 2023 - from 10am to 5pm (4pm on Sunday) at the Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, Illinois Parking at nearby UPS facility 7811 Willow Springs Road, Hodgkins IL A River Thru...

$5 – $25
Event Series Swadeshi Mela – The Indian Fair

Swadeshi Mela – The Indian Fair

Mall of India 776 S Route 59, Naperville, IL, United States

DTribals Foundation is hosting Swadeshi Mela (Indian fair) showcasing the rich heritage of Indian handcrafts, handlooms, forest produce and millets in the United States. The Swadeshi Mela is a celebration of Indian cultural heritage and an opportunity to showcase the diverse and unique products that India and the United States have to offer. The event...

Event Series Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Downtown Batavia

Oktoberfest, September 8, 9, 10! Mark your calendars and order your lederhosen for our first Oktoberfest! The beer is in the fermenter and we are planning the fun! Don't miss it!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.

Event Series St. Odilo Back to School Block Party

St. Odilo Back to School Block Party

St. Odilo Church 2244 East Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

Back to school block party is open to the public. Saturday, September 9th, 3-9pm. Sunday, September 10, 7am-3pm. Delicious American and Mexican food, soft drinks, beer, and desserts. Bouncy house, obstacle course, and face painting for the kids. Basement sale Saturday from 12-9pm, Sunday from 9am-3pm. Lots of great brand new items at bargain prices.

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