August 2012 Events

July 29 - August 1
Kendall County Fair

Thurs. 8 a.m. -10 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Kendall County Fairgrounds
10826 Rt. 71, Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-2860
www.kendallcountyfair.com

August 1-2
Puerto Rican Festival & Parade

Celebrates Puerto Rican culture. Traditional Puerto Rican music attracts island traditionalist while the more modern Reggaeton music entertains youth.
Downtown Aurora IL
Tel. (630) 631-9270
www.aurora-prcc.org

August 3-5
North Aurora Days

Community garage sale, book sale, parade, night golf, ice cream eating contest, live entertainment, 5K, fireworks, beer tent, kids fishing derby, softball games, crafts, Touch-A-Truck, bag tournament, pet parade.
Oak St. & Randall Rd., North Aurora IL 60542
Tel. (630) 897-8228
www.northauroradays.com

August 4-5
Art in Your Eye

Juried outdoor fine art show, Student Legacy Project, Art in You Ear stage, children’s stage
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.
Batavia Riverwalk
100 N. Island Ave., Batavia IL 60510
Tel. (630) 761-3528
www.artinyoureye.com

August 11-12
Montgomery Fest

Live entertainment, carnival, pony rides, petting zoo, fishing derby, car show, parade
Montgomery Park
River & Mill St., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 896-8080

August 11
Fox Valley Amazing Race

Teams of four adults embark on an amazing race - just like the TV show! Solve clues and complete challenges. During the five-hour trip, there are pit stops to challenge participants mentally and physically.
12:30-6 p.m.
2121 W. Indian Tr., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 907-9600
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Jam on the Fox!

2–10 p.m.
River Street Park
N. River St., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 264-INFO (4636)
www.downtownaliveaurora.com

August 19
Day at the Farm

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dickson-Murst Farm
2550 Dickson Rd., Montgomery IL 60538
Tel. (630) 272-0686

Sandwich Antiques Market

Sundays, ATM on site, food, held rain or shine, free parking
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Suydam Rd. & Gletty Rd., Sandwich IL 60548
Tel. (815) 786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com

August 20
Soul Fest

Noon-6 p.m.
May Street Park
May St. & Highland Ave., Aurora IL 60506

August 24
Pink Heals Tour

See firefighters - "Guardians of the Pink Ribbon" - in bright pink fire engines on their cross-country run. The event supports women and raises awareness for breast cancer and other women's health issues.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N. Broadway, Aurora IL 60505

August 25
Bug Fest

Explore the wonderful world of bugs! Travel the Fox River bike trail from Red Oak to Lippold Park and meet these amazing creatures that live in the ponds, prairies and forests. This stroller-friendly event includes demonstrations, hands-on activities, prizes and giveaways - all bug-inspired.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center
2343 S. River St., North Aurora IL 60542
Tel. (630) 897-1808
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org

Aurora Alley Art Festival

Features local artists and musicians and children’s activities.
noon
Water Street Mall, Aurora IL
Email: downtownaurora@gmail.com

August 30 - September 2
Yorkville Hometown Days

Carnival, food, Pride & Joy Car Show, live entertainment, pet parade, baby contest, hometown pride
Beecher Community Park
908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville IL 60560
Tel. (630) 553-2582
Email: tevans@yorkville.il.us
www.yorkville.il.us/yorkville_fifty.php

August 31 - November 30
Sueños y Espejos: Artistas de America Latina
Dreams and Mirrors: Latin American Artists

David L. Pierce Center
20 E. Downer Pl., Aurora IL 60506
Tel. (630) 256-3340