Festivals July 14-20: KaneCountyFair, Naper Nights NaperSettlement, SugarGroveCornBoil, Algonquin Founders' Days & more
Starts before Friday Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 12-13; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 14-15; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Grandstand shows, 4-H animals, carnival, live music, games, food and more. Illinois State Pullers at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for $10; professional championship bull riders and cowgirls at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Demolition derby at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday for $10.
Fiesta Days: Thursday through Sunday, July 13-23, in McHenry. Eleven days of music, food, drinks and more. The first week at Petersen Park starts with Cask and Barrel Night from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 13, for $65 or $15 . Music Fest weekend and carnival Friday through Sunday, July 14-16. River Run 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Petersen Park Beach. Car show from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Beach Bash from noon to 4 p.m., bands from 5-9:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16.
Sauced Night Market: 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 14-15, at WNDR Museum, 1130 W. Monroe St., Chicago. A night market dedicated to emerging chefs, artists and artisans with more than 50 vendors along with a live set from DJ Johnny Walker, a photo booth, food from local vendors and more. Free, but RSVP at Eventbrite.com. saucedmarket.com.
Wall of Denial bass player J.D. Saffire performs during last year's Fridays on the Green concert series in Mount Prospect. The band plays this year at 6 p.m. Friday, July 14. - courtesy of Mike Zarnek Mount Prospect's Fridays on the Green: 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 14, at the village hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Wall of Denial performs. Pack a picnic and bring chairs and blankets. Free. mountprospect.org.
Movies & Food Trucks on the Center Green: 7 p.m. Friday, July 14, on Center Green, 602 Commons Drive, Geneva. See"Monsters Inc." at 8 p.m. Food trucks on-site. Free. shopgenevacommons.com. St. Charles Movies in the Park: 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Pottawatomie Park amphitheater, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. See"The Mitchells vs. The Machines." Free. stcparks.org.
Downers Grove Garden Walk: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. View five Downers Grove gardens during the 17th annual fundraiser organized by Bridge Communities and First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove. Advance tickets are $20, $25 the day-of from 9 a.m. to noon. dgfumc.org/gardenwalk. Blind Flights Outdoor Beer Tasting: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Carpenter Park, 275 Maple Ave., Carpentersville. Rotary Club of Carpentersville hosts a picnic-style craft blind beer tasting in the park featuring beers from local breweries. $30 ticket includes 16 pours and a tasting glass. eventbrite.com.
Water Lantern Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Lincoln Park South Lagoon, 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago. Food trucks and music at 5:30 p.m.; design a lantern at 8 p.m.; and lantern launch at 8:30 p.m. $26.98-$55.99. WaterLanternFestival.com. Tina Naponelli will perform"Tapestry Unraveled: The Music of Carole King" at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake as part of the Raue Center's Arts on the Green series. - Courtesy of the Raue Center For The Arts Arts on the Green: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Tapestry Unraveled, starring Tina Naponelli, will perform. Tickets start at $25; $17.50 for members. rauecenter.org.
Lambs Farm Car Show Benefit: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. See a variety of makes and models of cars, bikes and trucks. Plus, live music, a beer and food tent, judging and awards. Free for spectators; $20 to exhibit. lambsfarm.org. Music in The Plaza: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.
Tuesday, July 18 Wauconda Cruise Nights: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Route 176 and West Mill Street, Wauconda. Cars on display and family-friendly activities. Free to cruisers and spectators. waucondacruisenight.com. Acoustic Jams in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Mount St. Mary Park, off Route 31, St. Charles. Drew Doepke performs. Free. stcparks.org.
Crystal Lake Concerts in the Park: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Sushi Roll performs. Free. crystallakeparks.org/special-events. Waukegan Band Summer Concert Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Stiner Pavillion at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 201 E. Seahorse Drive, Waukegan. Free. waukeganband.com.
Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Milwaukee Avenue and West Church Street, Libertyville. Classic car show featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles 25 years and older, music and food from Rosati's Pizza. Free. mainstreetlibertyville.org. Batavia's River Rhapsody Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Kaleidoscope Eyes perform. Free. bataviaparks.org.
Geneva Concerts in the Park: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at River Park, 151 N. River Lane, Geneva. Wild Daisy performs. Free. genevaparks.org. Thursday, July 20 Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. to dusk Thursday, July 20, at Jens Jensen Park, on Dean Avenue between Roger Williams and St. Johns avenues, Highland Park. Country Music Night features performances by Jeanie B and Billingsley & Earp. Free. cityhpil.com.
Pearl Street Market & Music in the Park: 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Veteran's Memorial Park, 3400 Pearl St., McHenry. Vendors from McHenry County sell handmade and homegrown goods from 5-7:30 p.m. Brass on Fire performs from 7-8:30 p.m. Free. mchenrychamber.com. Addison Rock 'N Wheels: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Village Green, east of the Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison. Free concert, kids' activities, food from local restaurants, and car show along Lake Street. Addison Historical Museum Open House from 6-8 p.m. features a Craft and Vintage Fair. The Gingers and Big Suit will perform. Free. ithappensinaddison.com/events.
Bloomingdale Kids Entertainment Series: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Old Town Park, at Homola picnic shelter, Bloomingdale. Singer Ben Tatar will perform. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org. Live & Uncorked: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Dancing Queen performs at 7 p.m. Bring chairs, snacks and drinks. Purchase tickets online for $8 or $10 at the gate. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/summerconcerts/.
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