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    2024 Rend Lake Water Festival

    Benton Public Square  •  Apr 29 – May 04 @ 10AM

    The 2024 Rend Lake Water Festival: A celebration of our beloved Rend Lake and this marks the 51st annual event! You won't want to miss it… Read more about 2024 Rend Lake Water Festival
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    Cinco de Mayo Festival - Alto Pass

    May 04 @ 9AM

    The music, dance, cultural extravaganza and party that is the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will occur on May 4th, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Read more about Cinco de Mayo Festival - Alto Pass
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    Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: What's in a Name?

    Garfield Park Conservatory •  May 04 @ 10AM

    The Garfield Park Conservatory’s 2024 Spring Flower Show returns on February 14th! Read more about Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: What's in a Name?
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    Historic Locust Street Fair

    Downtown Centralia  •  May 04 @ 10AM

    Engage with the rich history of the area through enlightening historical presentations, at the Locust Street Historical Fair in Downtown Centralia. Read more about Historic Locust Street Fair
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    Kane County Flea Market

    Kane County Fairgrounds •  May 04 @ 12noon

    There is nothing like holding that new found item in your hands. No matter if you have been coming to the Flea Market for over 40… Read more about Kane County Flea Market
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    National Crappie League Tournament

    Mariners Village Resort •  May 04 @ 6:30AM

    The National Crappie League’s mission is to create a crappie tournament trail that supports competitive crappie fishing for all anglers. Read more about National Crappie League Tournament
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    Ride to the Sky

    John A Logan College •  May 04 @ 8AM

    Join us for an organized bike ride with routes of approximately 22, 30, 37.5, 49 & 53 miles! Read more about Ride to the Sky
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    Art in Wilder Park

    Wilder Park •  May 04 – May 05 @ 10AM

    Save the Date for this annual event in the heart of Elmhurst on May 4 & 5. Read more about Art in Wilder Park

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