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Jersey County Fair

Jul 11-19, 2026 Jerseyville, Jersey County

The 2026 Jersey County Fair is scheduled from Saturday, July 11, through Sunday, July 19, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds in Jerseyville, Illinois. The fair will embrace a "Party Like It's 1776"...

Traditional Festival County Fair +10

Mustang Roundup and All-Ford Car Show

Jul 18, 2026 Alton

The Mustang Roundup and All-Ford Car Show is a public automotive exhibition held at Roberts Motors in Alton, Illinois. The event brings together Ford enthusiasts to display a wide range of Mustang...

Car Show Automotive +4

Dog Days of Summer

Jul 18, 2026 North Aurora

The Dog Days of Summer is an annual pet-focused festival held at Riverfront Park in North Aurora, Illinois. The event features a variety of dog-centric activities, including a pet parade, a themed...

Dogs Pets +6

Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show

Jul 18, 2026 Waterman

The 26th annual Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show takes place on July 18, 2026, at Waterman Lions Park. The free community event features an antique tractor pull, a...

Community festival Antique Tractors +8

Palos Heights Classic Car Show

Jul 16, 2026 Palos Heights

The Palos Heights Classic Car Show is an afternoon exhibition of vintage and restored vehicles held in Palos Heights. The event invites collectors to display their automobiles and share unique family traditions...

Classic Cars Exhibition +3

Insect Fest

Jul 16, 2026 River Forest

Insect Fest is an annual celebration of insects held in River Forest, US, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The festival features activities such as bug hunting, an insect petting zoo with creatures...

Insects Nature +5

Windy City Smokeout

Jul 10-12, 2026 Chicago

The Windy City Smokeout is a prominent barbecue and country music festival held annually in Chicago. The 2026 edition took place from July 10 to July 12 outside the United Center, featuring...

Barbecue Country Music +6

Guys and Dolls

Jul 10-12, 2026 Dixon

Dixon Stage Left presents a production of the classic musical “Guys and Dolls” at The Dixon Historic Theatre in July 2026. The romantic comedy features iconic songs such as “Luck Be a...

Musical Theater Performing Arts +2

Ravinia Festival

Jul 11, 2026 Highland Park

Ravinia Festival marked the opening of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer season at the renovated Hunter Pavilion in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 11, 2026. Chief conductor Marin Alsop led a program...

Music festival Classical Music +4

Elburn July 11 Fireworks

Jul 11, 2026 Elburn, Kane County

Organized by the Elburn Lions Club, this fireworks display takes place at Lions Park in Elburn, Illinois. The community gathering features a professional pyrotechnic show scheduled to begin after sunset.

Fireworks Community Event +3

Scoop Waukegan

Jul 10-11, 2026 Waukegan, Lake County

Scoop Waukegan is an annual car festival showcasing classic and customized vehicles in downtown Waukegan, Illinois. The 2026 event, held on July 10-11, concluded prematurely on Saturday evening due to a shooting...

Car Show Classic Cars +7

Pingree Grove America250 Independence Celebration

Jul 10, 2026 Pingree Grove, Kane County

The Pingree Grove America250 Independence Celebration is a community festival held on July 10, featuring a parade, family activities, live music, and a fireworks display at the local ballfields.

Independence Day America250 +5

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