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Chicago Humanities Festival
Annual November festival dedicated to the arts, drama, literature and history.
http://www.chfestival.org/

Chicago's St Patrick's Day Parade
Provides information on the popular annual parade including parade route, dates, pictures and parade day activities.
http://www.chicagostpatsparade.com/

International Marine Aquarium Conference
A marine aquarium conference consisting of speakers, exhibits and a banquet. Held annually in May.
http://www.theimac.org/

Hyde Park - University of Chicago Arts Fest
Visitors can take in a live performance or film, listen to poetry readings, see ancient sculptures or contemporary photography--then hop on the trolley. Includes the 57th Street Art Fair and the Community Art Fair. Held annually in June.
http://artsfest.uchicago.edu/

Printers Row Book Fair
Program of the Near South Planning Board. This program features information on events, author readings, services and contacts. Held annually in June.
http://www.printersrowbookfair.org/

Sheffield Neighborhood Garden Walk and Festival
Features dates and schedule of events for this annual event sponsored by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA).
http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org/

Hyde Park Garden Fair
Offers community garden sales in the spring and fall. Features dates and times, and resources of annuals, ground cover, container and house plants, herbs, shrubs, vines and roses, along with vegetables.
http://www.hydeparkgardenfair.org/

Hyde Park Community Art Fair
CAF is an annual arts and crafts fair that runs concurrently with the 57th Street Art Fair. Features arts and crafts from the locals, includes information on registration and directions.
http://communityartfair.org/

World's Largest Block Party
Annual event held in July. Features music, food and fun. Proceeds support the continued artistic enhancement of Old St. Patrick's Church.
http://www.worldslargestblockparty.com/

Chicago Maritime Festival
An international gathering held annually in February organized by the Chicago Maritime Society, the Chicago Historical Society, and Common Times. Features details on school outreach programs, informal shanty sings, seminars, workshops, and exhibits.
http://www.chicagomaritimefestival.org

Art Chicago
An international contemporary and modern art fair held annually in May. Features include dates, location, featured artists, ticket prices, special events and contacts.
http://www.artchicago.com/

Chicago Turkish Festival
Annual September event that provides details on events, sponsors, activities, participants and links.
http://www.chicagoturkishfestival.com/

Beer on the Pier
Held at Navy Pier. Includes details about brews, sponsors, music, and tickets.
http://www.beerfestintl.com/

Chicago Auto Show
Annual event in February. Contains news, history, concept cars, photo gallery, media area, floor plan, and exhibitors.
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

Rockwell Crossing Art Walk
Details of annual October event in Lincoln Square featuring arts and crafts.
http://www.angelfire.com/art2/lincolnsquareartwalk/

Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Annual event held at Chicago's Navy Pier. Features exhibits, gardening seminars, children's activities and shopping.
http://chicagolandflowerandgarden.com/

GRAPH EXPO
GRAPH EXPO® is the most comprehensive graphic communications exhibition and conference in the Americas. See the largest array of equipment and services for digital prepublishing, prepress, printing, digital output, wide format imaging, bindery, package printing and converting, mailing, fulfillment…and more!
http://www.gasc.org/