Always fun to walk around Geneva especially during this annual festival. This year the weather…read moreeven cooperated. Shops are open and it's a good way to get a jump start holiday shopping.

As always I love Geneva. I think this is very nice and well organized fest. I appreciate the…read morepolice taking time to cross the visitors from the busy traffic. I love the fact their is something for everyone here. Wine, ice-cream, pizza, tacos, frozen bananas, Chinese food, vendors and music concerts. Geneva is the number place to live and to have fun. Family time and and quality fun time with friends. There is so much to do you will need time to enjoy everything

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!

Normally I don't care for festivals. They're over priced and surrounded with people I'd rather not…read morebe around. However, I WILL go if my dad's band is playing at one. Case in point, I came to Bartlett fest to see my dad's band play. After some cold beverages, I enjoyed myself and didn't mind the crowds. Bartlett fest is free, which is always great in my book. Certain places that charge $10+ per person (like a certain fest in my town) is redic. I'm sorry but people are more willing to spend their money on beer and food. Charging admission is lame. Thank you Bartlett fest for doing it right. The bands were great and everyone had a blast. The food seemed decent (didn't get any) and I saw tons of kids enjoying carnival rides. On site parking was well organized and we easily found a spot at 4:45 I definitely looking forward to future visits to Bartlett fest. Despite it being a bit of a drive for us, the casual and relaxed atmosphere (how a festival SHOULD be) is a welcomed change from any overpriced b.s. in Naperville, anyday.

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.

This is such a fun, nice festival so much to do from the craft fair to the crafters and artisans on…read morethe Riverwalk the food the carnival grateful festivities Saint Charles is absolutely beautiful great place to take to take pictures really great restaurants and the local area if you don't want to eat vendor food

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!

This was a decent place to watch fireworks for free without paying an entrance fee. There is a…read morestage where cover bands play music. Multiple food vendors although some of them didn't accept credit cards? I ended up getting fried Oreos from another vendor and it was delicious. They were soft and the Oreos just melted in your mouth. Not overly sweet. It was $6 for 4 pieces. You also have the overpriced carnival games. Parking was organized with cops directing traffic. It was a short walk. This is a good place for families but the cost can add up.

Plenty of free parking, visible police and fire personnel, great variety of food and fun live music…read moreat night. I love how the Mayor and his wife and many local electeds are visible volunteering alongside community volunteers each year. Thank you for a great festival without having to drive far or endure the downtown crowds and traffic!