- International Exposition of Sculpture Objects (SOFA)
- Chicago
Annual art exposition focusing primarily on three-dimensional works such as sculpture, objects and functional art, in all media.
www.sofaexpo.com
- Anime Central
- Rosemont
Anime and manga convention.
www.acen.org
- Renegade Craft Fair, The
- Chicago
Annual DIY craft fairs held in Chicago and Brooklyn. The Renegade Craft Fair features hundreds of independent crafters, vendors, demonstrations, and more.
www.renegadecraft.com
- Country Folk Art Festival
- Saint Charles
Featuring reproductions of American antiques and contemporary folk art. St. Charles, IL, September 24-26, 1999 and Marlborough, MA, October 15-17, 1999.
www.folkartfest.com
- Chicago International Antiques & Fine Art Fair
- Chicago
www.chicagoantiques.com
- Mayor's Office of Special Events
- Chicago
Plans festivals, parades, holiday celebrations, kids' events, marathons, and more. Includes information on the Chicago Blues Festival.
www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents
- Miss DuPage County Organization
- Du Page County
Local preliminary to the Miss America pageant offering scholarships to young women stressing educational advancement, achievement, and community service.
www.missdupagecounty.org
- Will County Fair
- Peotone
Event held annually in Peotone, Illinois, featuring rides, entertainment, and concessions.
www.willcountyfair.org
- Taste of Lombard
- Lombard
Annual summer festival with fireworks, food, music, a carnival, crafts, and more.
www.tasteoflombard.com
- Oak Lawn Family Days
- Oak Lawn
Event for the entire family with musical entertainment, children's activities, food, and more. July 29-August 1, 1999.
www.oaklawnfamilydays.com
- Art Chicago at Navy Pier
- Chicago
Annual contemporary art expo featuring the works of artists presented by U.S. and international galleries. May 11-14, 2001, in Chicago, IL.
www.artchicago.com
- Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Annual Fashion Show
- Chicago
Raises money for community health care.
www.thefashionshow.org
- Lake County Fair
- Grayslake
Annual event featuring livestock events, entertainment, and carnival games.
www.lakecountyfairassoc.com
- Chiditarod Urban Iditarod
- Chicago
Chicago's annual human dogsled race, using shopping carts instead of sleds.
www.chiditarod.org
- Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic
- Chicago
Official site for the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, held annually in Chicago on the second Saturday in August as a day of community and celebration of African American togetherness and just plain fun.
budbillikenparade.com
- Chicago Humanities Festival
- Chicago
Annual event held in downtown Chicago, IL, dedicated to the arts, drama, literature, history, and education.
www.chfestival.org
- DuPage County Fair
- Wheaton
Festivities include truck and tractor pull, rodeo, demolition derby, concerts, and more.
www.dupagecountyfair.org
- Chicago's Saint Patrick's Day Parade
- Chicago
Annual St. Patrick's Day parade held in downtown Chicago's lakefront district. Includes a history of the parade, festival events, the Queen contest, and visitor information.
www.chicagostpatsparade.com
- Navy Pier Walk
- Chicago
Outdoor sculpture exhibition that runs each year from spring to autumn on Chicago's Navy Pier.
www.pierwalk.com
- American Model United Nations International (Chicago)
- Chicago
Collegiate United Nations simulation held each fall.
www.amun.org
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