Went on July 4th to see the band Anthem (Classic Rock and Styx) and the fireworks. This festival is…read morealways crowded! Parking is difficult since most of the neighborhood streets allow for no parking. We parked at Rt 59 and Stearns and walked. The carnival area is always super crowded and the area with the band is connected to the food tent. They do have it fenced off which makes no sense since no one was checking if people were leaving the area with alcoholic beverages. Most people bring their own chairs even tho there are tables and chairs in the food tent. Fireworks begin around 915pm and are launched over the adjacent golf course. You can pretty much see them from anywhere so ng Stearns Rd. A fun neighborhood festival but expect it to be very crowded!

This fest is held every year for 4 days Thurs-Sun over July 4th weekend. There's local food…read morevendors, live music (very loud--bring earplugs), a bingo tent, and carnival rides. 7th Heaven (a super popular Chicago area cover band) seems to play here every year, which draws a lot of crowds. I've been going to Bartlett fest since I was a child and the food/vendor quality, carnival prices, and general vibe has definitely just gotten worse over the years. I paid $7 for a hot dog and the bun was super dry and stale. I guess that's my fault for getting a hotdog at a fair. I also paid $5 for a tiny thing of Italian ice. If you buy any food at this fest, go with the fresh squeezed lemonade My sister got it and I think it's like $10, but it's sooo refreshing. It's usually my go-to at this fest! The price for wristbands for the rides is nearing the price to get into Six Flags Great America--$37 for some carnival rides is crazy!!! Pretty sure you can go to Six Flags starting at $45. It was $10 for 20 tickets, which can only get you on two of the baby rides (9 tickets each) and leave you with 2 tickets leftover. I'm sure the prices in 2027 will be even more because it tends to go up a few dollars every year. Unfortunately this year the entire fest (later Saturday and all day Sunday), plus the July 4th firework show got canceled due to the heavy flooding that ruined the fireworks and flooded out the grassy area. I guess they left the fireworks in the grass and the water damaged them all? I know they can't control the weather, but it seemed like bad planning and I'm saddened about all the money wasted on all those fireworks. I haven't been to the Bartlett fest fireworks show in a long time, but from what I remember it's a really great show if you sit in the grass. Hopefully next year is better!

I loved this event way too much. I came the year before…read moreCovid hit. So 2019? And obvi Covid killed it in 2020 and not sure if they plan on doing it this year 2021? BUT well organized, Kubo catered and the food was delicious. The edamame they served paired perfectly with the beer. They had white claw for the ladies LOL which is funny I decided to try it and hated it. hahahahaha Anyways so many craft beers to tasted and it was truly an amazing experience. Worth the price. I suggest you take a taxi or walk. Or truly have a designated driver. I love how our Elgin Cops kept us safe as they always do. They keep the area secure. Thank you.

First Elgin Craft Beer Fest was just held on Aug. 12th & it is supposed to be an annual thing going…read moreforward. They did a really nice job and they have a great spot along the Fox River at the Elgin Riverside Promenade with 30 breweries (each with usually at least 2 different brews to try). Tickets were $40 per person ahead of time and included 20 beer samples & a commemorative sample-size glass to take home (it was an actual glass, too, not the cheapy plastic ones like you get at most other beer fests). They also had a VIP ticket option that included food and early entry along with Designated Driver tickets for $15 that included craft soda samples. They had a few options of food for purchase and also had plenty of porta-potties. They also had some games and live music. The only downside is there really isn't any shade in that location they held it at unless you were standing directly in front of a vendor stand on the river side....but at least it was a nice sunny day and it wasn't raining.

Elburn Days is not just a fest, it's an entire community stopping to celebrate and take some time…read morefrom the every day norm to let loose. You can take the train, drive straight in on 38, or shoot down 47. There's plenty of parking all around the city, and even if you walk around town, which there are some quaint shops and bars to eat... AND DON'T FORGET REAMS!, you aren;t far from the fest. Highly recommend a visit, you won' be disappointed.

Basically for kids - not adults. Not much food either. Just want what I was expecting at all. Was…read moredying for a corn on the cob - had none.

We have been going to the scarecrow festival on and off for at least 20 years. This years was not…read moreat all like previous years. There are not as many scarecrows as in past years, and they are no longer displayed in the park. They are scattered around town in front of stores and restaurants. The craft fair was half the size it was in the past. In the past the vendors would be from all over the state, many were selling bought items. St. Charles has lots to offer, but this fest could not compare to previous ones.

Saw a TV news article about this 2-day festival and decided to check it out with my daughter this…read morepast weekend 8/16 & 17 at the Kane County Fair Grounds. Wish we would have gone on Saturday, but Sunday was a good experience too, albeit probably a bit more mellow as things were winding down. There were many exhibits featuring a multicultural casts of characters, horses galore, live bands, and dogs were welcome and being walked about the grounds. The junk food was abundant and delicious (in moderate quantities, of course). I would recommend bringing the kids next summer and wearing a pair of shoes you're not afraid will get dusty. Wish they would advertise this event more as I'm sure many more folks would attend!