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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) Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival
Event features self-guided tours of gardens, architectural tours and Kids' Corner, located on Sheffield between Webster and Belden, with a moonwalk,...
Events (1) Taste of Lincoln Avenue
Features 250-plus vendors, food and nearly 40 acts on five music stages. Every music genre is represented: from blues and country to rock and folk....
Events (1) Wrigleyville Summerfest
August 3, 2013 - August 4, 2013This street fair includes live music, food and kid zone with interactive games and family-friendly activities.
Events (1) Retro on Roscoe
One of the city's best, Retro on Roscoe has all the usual trappings of a neighborhood fest (live music, artisan tables, food vendors) plus the famous...
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