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Fairs & Festivals: Aug. 21, 2013

Fairs & Festivals: Aug. 21, 2013

Will County Fair, Peotone
WHEN:
Today-Sunday
WHERE: Wilmington-Peotone Road, Peotone
COST: $4 admission, free for age 10 and younger
DETAILS: Truck and tractor pull on Thursday night, two days of demolition derbies on Friday and Saturday, rodeo on Sunday, carnival, livestock, exhibits, children's ping-pong drop, baby contest, chili cook off, live stage entertainment including Black Cadillac and Iron Horse.
INFO: willcountyfair.org, 708-258-9359

Music in the Park, Momence
WHEN:
6 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Momence Island Park
COST: Free
DETAILS: Mary Cantwell and Mick Porter, contemporary music, summer concert series presented by the Momence Park District.
INFO: momenceparkdistrict.net, 815-472-2650

Half Century of Progress, Rantoul
WHEN: Thursday-Sunday
WHERE: 5 Aviation Center Drive
COST: $10 per person
DETAILS: Fieldwork performed by vintage farm equipment, variety of demonstrations, hot air balloon rides, parades, horse pulls, tractor pulls, contests, live music and food.
INFO: halfcenturyofprogress.com, info@halfcenturyofprogress.org, 217-595-5000

Ashkum Lions Club's Homecoming Festival
WHEN:
Friday evening through Sunday night
WHERE: Downtown Ashkum
COST: Free to attend, fees for various items
DETAILS: Ice cream, pizza, brats, lemonade, bingo, raffles, miniature golf, trackless train, kiddie rides, dime pitch, softball tournament, car show, free entertainment nightly and free nightly drawings.


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