Top 10 Things To Do in August, Volo Museum Offers a View Into History, #LakeCountyRW Photo Contest Winner & more

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Top 10 Things To Do in August

August may mean that summer is starting to draw to a close. But that does not mean that the fun ends for the season. Festivals galore will keep you eating and dancing. Test your endurance skills at 5K. Bring the kids out to Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago for a day of thrills. Plan a weekend road trip right here in Lake County when you "Let The Ride Take You!" #LetsGoLakeCounty

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Volo Museum Offers A Unique View Into History

The Volo Museum offers a unique view into history in Lake County. Take a look into the past, let your imagination wander and buy a new car. VLC toured the Volo Museum and gained some behind-the-scenes insight with the facility's marketing director.

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#LakeCountyRW Photo Contest Winner 2022

Visit Lake County launched its inaugural #LakeCountyRW Photo Contest during the seventh installment of the lauded 10 Days to Savor initiative. Lake County Restaurant Week highlighted over 60 restaurants showcasing prix fixe menus, food, drink and entertainment.

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Lake County Road Trips in Various Locations
Now-Mid August
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Long Grove Vintage Days
Sat.-Sun., August 6-7
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Gurnee Days at Viking Park
Sat.-Sun., August 6-7
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Adler Arts Center Presents the 41st Festival of the Arts
Sat.-Sun., August 7-8
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Cardboard Boat Race in Fox Lake
Sunday, August 14
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Second Anniversary Party at Liquid Love Brewing
Saturday, August 20
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11th Annual Little Bear Ribfest at Century Park
Fri.-Sat., August 19-20
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Birthday Celebration at Ray Bradbury Experience Museum
Saturday, August 20
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Bricks and Bluejackets: A LEGO Event
Saturday, August 27
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Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow in Zion
Sat.-Sun., August 27-28
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Harbor Brewing Company's Backyard Bash
Fri.-Sun., August 26-28
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Elote Festival in Round Lake Beach
Fri.-Sun., August 26-28
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Muddy Princess 5K at Richardson Adventure Farm
Sunday, August 28
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Food Truck FEASTival in Lincolnshire
Sunday, August 28
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Jurassic Gardens at Volo Museum
Save $4 and come back the next day FREE when you purchase a combo ticket to visit Volo Museum and Jurassic Gardens.
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Win an Overnight Stay at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Register for the opportunity to win a one-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee. Bring the family out for a mini-vacation and fun at the waterpark.
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Win Four Free Tickets to Six Flags Great America
Sign up for a chance to win four free tickets to Six Flags Great America for a day. This is an easy way to get out and moving for a summer afternoon.
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