7th annual Cornfest:
Celebrate the corn harvest with a picnic featuring food from Uncle Bub’s BBQ, live music from Dona Benkert and kids’ activities. 11:30 a.m. Sun.; free. Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York Rd., Oak Brook; 630-655-2090
79th Street Renaissance Fest:
DJ Farley Jackmaster Funk spins at the fourth annual festival, which also features food vendors, a marketplace and kids’ activities. 10 a.m. Sat.; free. 79th Street and Racine Avenue, 1200 W. 79th St.; 773-382-0089
Carbon Day Holiday Festival:
Celebrate the new state holiday, which is dedicated to reducing carbon footprints, with live music, food, electric vehicle and alternative energy exhibits, vendors, tree plantings and kids’ activities. 10 a.m. Tue.; free. Lincoln Park, Grove 4, 2200 N. Cannon Drive; 312-275-5747
Celtic Fest Chicago:
Sat., Petrillo Music Shell: McPeake, 6 p.m.; Leahy, 7:30 p.m. Celtic Crossroads Stage: San Patricios, noon; Breton fiddle fest, 1:20 p.m.; Katie Sullivan Band, 2:40 p.m.; Larkin and Moran Brothers, 4 p.m.; Men in Kilts leg contest, 5:20 p.m. Harp Tent: Glissando, noon; Aislinn Gagliardi and Megan Anzelc, 1 p.m.; Shari Sarazin, 2 p.m.; Carl and Mona Johnson, 3 p.m.; Rick Stanley, 4 p.m.; Kim Robertson, 5 p.m. Dance Stage: Sets of Erin, noon; Evanston Scottish Country Dancers, 12:30 p.m.; Dennehy Irish Dancers, 1 p.m.; Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers, 1:30 p.m.; Trinity School of Irish Dance, 2 p.m.; Teresa y Los Preferidos Spanish Dance Company, 2:30 p.m.; World Academy of Irish Dance, 2:45 p.m.; Gillan School of Highland Dance, 3:30 p.m.; McNulty School of Irish Dance, 4:15 p.m.; Sheila Tully School of Irish Dance, 4:45 p.m.; Teresa y Los Preferidos Spanish Dance Company, 5:15 p.m.; Cas Dannsa, 5:30 p.m.; World Academy of Irish Dance, 6:15 p.m. Next Generation Tent: Baal Tinne, 5 p.m.; Brian McNeill, 6:30 p.m.; Gadelle, 8 p.m.; Sun., Petrillo Music Shell: Penne Skoulm, 6 p.m.; Gaelic Storm, 7:30 p.m. Celtic Crossroads Stage: Oceans Apart, 11:30 a.m.; Gadelle, 12:50 p.m.; Poor Man’s Fortune, 2:10 p.m.; Pogey, 3:30 p.m.; Slide, 4:50 p.m. Pipe Tionol: Irish Pipers Club, 11 a.m.; Jeff Lindblade, noon; Sean Ryan, 1 p.m..; Patrick Cannady, 2 p.m.; Tommy Martin, 3 p.m.; Kevin Henry, 4 p.m.; Tom Creegan, 5 p.m. Dance Stage: Royal Scottish Country Dancers, 12:30 p.m.; O’Hare School of Irish Dance, 1 p.m.; Gillan School of Highland Dance, 1:30 p.m.; Cross-Keys School of Irish Dance, 2:15 p.m.; Teresa y Los Preferidos Spanish Dance Company, 2:45 p.m.; Mullane Healy O’Brien Academy, 3 p.m.; Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers, 3:45 p.m.; McDance Company, 4:15 p.m.; Teresa y Los Preferidos Spanish Dance Company, 4:45 p.m.; McNulty School of Irish Dance, 5 p.m.; Cas Dannsa, 5:30 p.m.; Dillon-Gavin School of Irish Dance, 6:15 p.m. Next Generation Tent: Navan, 5 p.m.; Tantrum, 6:30 p.m.; Rigal, 8 p.m. Pipe Tionol: Irish Pipers Club, 11 a.m.; Kieran O’Hare, noon; Sean Ryan, 1 p.m.; Patrick Cannady, 2 p.m.; Tommy Martin, 3 p.m.; Kevin Henry, 4 p.m.; Tom Creegan, 5 p.m. Noon Sat.; 11 a.m. Sun.; free. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive; 312-744-3315
DarienFest:
The 22nd annual bash features live music on two stages, food vendors, bingo and kids’ activities. 6 p.m. Fri.; noon Sat.-Sun.; free. Darien Community Park, Plainfield and Clarendon Hills Roads, Darien; 630-968-0004
Groovin’ and Gospel on the Grove Festival:
The neighborhood bash features live music, DJs, food vendors, a fashion show, pet activities and more. 2 p.m. Sat.; noon Sun.; $5 suggested donation. 4400 S. Cottage Grove Ave.; 773-268-7232
Harvest Fest:
A celebration of the anniversary of the Jahn World Language School features food and drink vendors, live music, carnival rides and games. Band highlights include 16 Candles (Fri.), Too White Crew (Sat.) and Maggie Speaks (Sun.). 3 p.m. Fri.; noon Sat.-Sun.; free. Belmont and Wolcott Avenues; 773-665-4682
Lebowski Fest:
A three-day festival celebrates the 1998 Coen brothers comedy “The Big Lebowski.” On Sunday, watch a screening of the film ($20-$25). Monday and Tuesday, bowling parties ($28-$32 per day) take place at Diversey Rock ‘n’ Bowl (2211 W. Diversey Ave.) and include costume, trivia and other contests. Tickets include shoe rental; through Tue. 7 p.m. Sun.; 8 p.m. Mon.-Tue.; $20-$32 per day, tickets: lebowskifest.com. Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 502-583-9290
Mahoney’s Music Fest:
An indoor and outdoor bash features live music on two stages from Michael McDermott, Scott Lucas and the Married Men, Catfish Haven, Green Sugar, Surrender Dorothy, the Canvasmen and House of Winehouse, plus food, beer and DJs. Noon Sat.; $5 suggested donation. Mahoney’s Pub & Grill, 551 N. Ogden Ave.; 312-733-2121
Park Forest art fair:
The 54th annual juried event features jewelry, paintings and other works from more than 100 artists in glass, fiber, wood, metal and other media. Also features live music and food vendors. 10 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; free. 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest; 708-748-3377
Renegade Craft Fair 2009:
More than 300 local, national and international artists display handmade wares, including clothing, posters, comics, craft kits, jewelry, stationery and more along Division Street. Also features food and beer vendors and live music. 11 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; free. Damen Avenue and Division Street; 773-227-2707
Sandwich Fair:
Also known as the DeKalb County Fair, it claims to be the oldest fair in the Midwest. Includes live music, a carnival, food, livestock and arts and crafts. Highlights include harness racing, tractor and truck pulls and draft horse pulling contest. Thu.-Sun.; $8, $4 children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger, additional fees for carnival rides and grandstand entertainment. Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd., Sandwich; 815-786-2159
smARTshow — The Wicker Park/Bucktown Fall Arts Festival:
The second annual fest showcases more than 150 artists inside the Flat Iron Arts Building and a few neighborhood spots. Live music and performance art round out the fest. Other venues include Club Lucky (1824 W. Wabansia Ave.), Piece (1927 W. North Ave.), Double Door (1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.) and Debonair Social Club (1575 N. Milwaukee Ave.). 6 p.m. Fri.; noon Sat.-Sun.; $5 suggested donation. Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 312-335-3000
Ukrainian Village Fest:
An outdoor neighborhood fest features a beer garden, ethnic eats from Ukraine, raffle prizes, games, live music and DJs. 1 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; $5. Saints Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2245 W. Superior St.; 312-829-5209
West Loop block party:
A bash features free food and non-alcoholic drinks, deals at local businesses, live music from Vertigo USA (3 p.m.) and kids’ activities. 1 p.m. Sat.; free. Aberdeen Street, between Madison and Washington Streets; 312-943-0333
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