Author: Fox Valley Magazine

Abbey Farms in Aurora will host Taste the Maze, an unforgettable evening of craft beverages, delicious food and farm fun – all in the heart of its 8-acre corn maze – on Saturday evening, August 16. Taste the Maze4 is a chance to explore Abbey Farms like never before. Make your way through the giant corn maze and discover five tasting stations featuring samples of craft beer, cider, and seltzers from local brewery partners – Art History Brewing of Geneva, Two Brother Brewing of Warrenville, Sturdy Shelter Brewing of Batavia, and Foreign Exchange Brewing Co. of Aurora. Each guest will…

Residential & Commercial Lawn Care, Landscaping, Hardscape and Snow Removal Our family-run business company has a long tradition in the industry. It was founded in 2001 by Nick from Salinas Services, Luqe, in 2019 then took over the lawn mowing services and created Salinas Lawn & Power right after the pandemic of COVID-19 started, We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service to order to guarantee that all of our clients are 100% satisfied. With skilled staff and state-of-the-art tools, we work at the highest level at all times for your satisfaction and a perfect home. Salinas Lawn & Power…

Montgomery Fest brings together neighbors, friends, and families for decades to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer fun. The fest offers various activities and events, including live entertainment, a carnival, food vendors, a beer tent, a petting zoo, a parade, a car show, and a carp fishing derby. It is topped off with a spectacular fireworks show across the river. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 On Stage4:30pm-5:00pm | Ballet Folklorico Yetlanezi Dance Group5:30pm | Welcome & Honor Guard Presentation of Colors by the Montgomery-Countryside Fire District Honor Guard5:30pm-7:30pm | Soul Sacrifice8:00pm-10:00pm | Sonora Dinamita FRIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION5:00pm-8:00pm | Sponsor Expo5:00pm-10:00pm |…

Note: This is the latest in a weekly series from Anderson Humane spotlighting wonderful animals currently looking for a “forever home.” We encourage you to support Anderson Humane and it’s tireless efforts to care for our animal friends and place them in loving homes. For more information please visit https://ahconnects.org/. BIANCA Meet Bianca! Bianca is our radiant ray of sunshine, a gentle soul with an irresistible smile that seems to grow brighter every time she meets someone new. Her happiness is contagious; you can’t help but feel uplifted when she flashes that beaming grin of hers.This lovable three-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier is a magnet for affection…

The Elburn Lions Club will present Elburn Days from Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17. In 1933 ,the Elburn Lions Club began an annual event known as “A Day in the Park,” which later became known as Elburn Days. This family-friendly festival will feature carnival rides, live music, food, craft show, bingo, a pie-contest, tractor pull, and the ever-popular mud volleyball. The beer garden features a separate family friendly area. Parking is free, but donations are appreciated. Live Entertainment Friday, August 18, 2022Country Tribute Night, 7:00pm Saturday, August 19, 20222 of Us, 12:00-3:00pm in the beer gardenThe Wayouts, 4:00-7:00pmThe…

Dive into a fiery and hop-infused adventure at the Second Annual Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Fest, where the bold flavors of hoppy beers meet the fiery zest of artisanal hot sauces. This unique festival, set in picturesque Wilder Park in Downtown Aurora, offers an exclusive tasting experience featuring a selection of the finest hoppy beers from local Chicagoland breweries and an unlimited sampling of artisanal hot sauces from across the Midwest. Come out on Saturday, August 23, for a day of flavor exploration, scenic views of the Fox River, and a celebration of the vibrant craft culture of the…

The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles will present “An Evening With Deacon Blues,” a tribute to the legendary crossover band Steely Dan, on Friday, August 8 at 8:00pm. Deacon Blues is thrilled to announce that this performance will feature the talents of 3-Time Grammy Nominee & Harmonica Wizard Billy Branch, Jazz Piano Luminary and Musical Director for Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band Ben Lewis, and Miles Davis, Michael McDonald, & Boz Scaggs Bass Legend Richard Patterson.   Deacon Blues will perform Steely Dan’s timeless hits including “Reelin’ In The Years,” “Hey Nineteen,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Peg,” “Do It Again,”…

The City of Elgin will hold its annual End of Summer Bash this Saturday, August 9th, at Festival Park in downtown Elgin.   Elgin’s End of Summer Bash in Festival Park offers food and drinks, music, a drone show, photo opportunities and fun for the whole family. Say goodbye to summer with one dino-mite party featuring live music, life-sized dinosaurs, interactive performances, local food vendors, community partners, and tons of free family fun. Prepare to step into a prehistoric playground. Festival Park will be transformed into an immersive dinosaur adventure packed with fun for all ages: life-size dinosaurs, amazing photo opportunities,…

Come experience two days packed with one of the best collections of original country, blues rock, southern rock and Americana in the Chicago suburbs at the Smoke & Iron Music Fest in Bartlett. This annual event is run and operated by Bartlett firefighters, with all proceeds going to “Ignite the Courage.” “Ignite the Courage” was created by Bartlett firefighters to provide assistance directly to individuals and families within the communities they serve. The event is held at Apple Orchard Park in Bartlett, and will include live music, food trucks, beer and spirit tastings, a bags tournament, craft show, and more.…