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Ribfest Chicago
Enjoy ribs and listen to bands while the kids hang out at "Kids Square" featuring entertainment, inflatables and games.
Events (1) SausageFest Chicago
The only brats at this street fest will be the ones you're drooling over. This fest, in the shadow of Wrigley Field, features two days of continuous...
Events (1) Long Grove Strawberry Festival
Enjoy plenty of food, shopping, entertainment and strawberry-related activities. Plus face painting, kiddie rides and pony rides.
Events (1) Naperville Ribfest
Fest features a BBQ contest with several rib vendors, food ranging from ribs and hot dogs to salads, snacks, desserts and drinks, two live music stages,...
Events (1) Windy City Ribfest
Fest features live music, lots of ribs, arts & crafts and kids' area on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Events (1) Taste of Chicago
It's the biggest for a reason: It's the best. What Taste of Chicago lacks in general user-friendliness (crowded trains and buses, predictably blistering...
Events (1) Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Celebrate America's favorite sandwich at a festival featuring music acts, burgers from top local eateries, arts and crafts, a Kids' Zone and animal...
Comments (1) Events (1) Taste of River North
July 19, 2013 - July 21, 2013Enjoy cuisine from River North restaurants, merchants, artists, music and a family fun area.
Events (1) St. Haralambos Big Greek Food Fest of Niles
The event features authentic Greek food and wine, cooking demonstrations, live Greek music and dancing. Kid's Korner is a secure area where kids...
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